An amazing location. Set back off the main road, you'll in for a surprise as the museum just keeps on going...and going..Turn another corner and there are yet more fun things to see.
Favourite part was just comparing rooms from hundreds of years ago to pretty much today. The contemporary loft apartment is worlds away from the living room of the 17th century of course, but it's a joy to spend time just exploring it.
A great cafe, beautiful gardens to explore. Free lockers, fun little colourful bookshop and staffed by friendly folks.
And it's all FREE!! Well, not the cafe obviously, but definitely worth a visit.
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Wholesome and feel-good kind of a museum! The displays were lovely, though they were often more arranged by the “vibe” than time period/class of the objects. There are many interesting stories to hear, whether about the Victorian servant girls or people living in London currently. The museum is deeply humanising and invites to reflect on what might be dear to us and others. As such the museum is more focused on exercising empathy than teaching in detail about the technologies and fashions within domestic sphere, which is fine I guess. There was enough educational content to leave me satisfied, though if you look more for history of furniture I would suggest going to V&A.
The staff was lovely, they didn’t throw me out even though it was 17:02 when I was finishing my visit. I wish I could stay longer! Even the museum shop was nice and comforting.
The History of the Garden was a surprise and welcome inclusion! I love the current exhibition about witches, women in medicine and herbs. Good stuff.
One of the most well-curated and uplifting museums I have visited in recent memory. I left so full of joy and inspiration. I was particularly moved it their collaboration with Missing People. It’s clear that the museum’s curators are investigating in engaging with the local community.
A fascinating free museum (£5 donation requested, contactless) easily accessible from Hoxton train station. Interestingly laid out over 2 floors (possibly 3? I may have missed 1!), plus a great garden with many sensory plants to smell. There are living room displays for several moments in history, going back to the 16th century. I particularly enjoyed the photo exhibitions on the lower floor. Some great nostalgia, as well as moving stories. Some photos refer to a Littlewoods catalogue, how prices have changed since the 1980s/90s. Has a good sized gift shop, with lots of unique gift ideas. Would like to go back to see the gardens in spring/summer.
Free entry, friendly staff. Self-guided tour.
Exhibits were interesting and had plenty of info. Nice sun room, kids' area, and garden.
Playable Super Nintendo with Mario Kart in home tech area.
Lovely museum with great exhibitions and lots of accessibility options which made me able to see and enjoy much more. Plenty of lifts,toilets and planned seating as well as plenty of museum seats available to use.
Lots of variety in the types of home to look at and a really fun day out. The gardens were closed for a private event so we will have to go back
A really excellent museum. So many interactive elements which are super educational. Would be brilliant to take kids here. Lots of interesting areas to explore too
It’s a great opportunity to appreciate the change in the home’s style during the ages all the way from the 1800 down to the late 1990s. I met some older people there who explained the differences and such. It’s so cool. If you’re a geek like me, you’ll love it!
A wonderful museum, so much to see and learn about. It's a great place to bring the whole family. It is free to enter. Some negatives are that the cafe was closed the toilets were filthy, and some of the handwashing gadgets were not working.
A fascinating window into the world of the humble UK home through the lens of time. It's not the largest of museums but it is free and you'll certainly get an afternoon's worth of enjoyment out of it. The staff are on hand to help in any way and in all, it makes for a rather underrated gem amongst the dozens of museums in London.
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