Museum of Croydon at Croydon Clocktower

Welcome to the amazing new Museum of Croydon, and to the fascinating history of Croydon.

Packed full of exhibits from the 1800s to the present day, its a brilliant, fun place to spend a couple of hours, and to discover the real history of Croydon.

Whether you are visiting the museum in person or exploring the galleries online you can bring history to vivid life by accessing the stories behind the exhibits through audio and film clips, and exciting interactive displays.
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'1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World' Exhibition

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1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World. Now extended until Sat 31 May 2008. FREE Admission.... show more text of article '1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in our World' Exhibition

Explore Online

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This website has been designed to help you find out more about our collections, events and services.

As always the best way to discover things is to start exploring.... show more text of article Explore Online

The Riesco Collection

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See an amazing collection of Chinese pottery and porcelain dating from 2,500BC, in the Riesco Gallery.... show more text of article The Riesco Collection

What's On

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Find out about upcoming events at the Museum of Croydon.... show more text of article What's On

Your Stories

Photo of flooding in Brighton Road, Croydon, 1930s. Image courtesy of Croydon Local Studies Library.

Read the stories that local people are sending us... show more text of article Your Stories

Croydon Art Collection

Detail of High Street, Croydon, 1926 by E. A. Phipson

The Croydon Art Collection contains over 2000 paintings, prints and drawings. Depictions of local scenes and landmarks are stored alongside prints by Henry Moore and Bridget Riley and paintings by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore... show more text of article Croydon Art Collection

Croydon Now

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Find out more about Croydon Now, the changing contemporary space in the Museum of Croydon. ... show more text of article Croydon Now

Handling Collection

Detail of Sugar Nippers, 19th century

Over 300 objects that are meant to be touched.The objects are used with school and community groups to help people find out about the past firsthand... show more text of article Handling Collection

Oral History Collection

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Around 500 full interviews with people who have lived, loved and worked in Croydon. Their voices tell of major events and personal experiences. Do you want to know what life in Croydon was like in the past? Listen to the people who know!... show more text of article Oral History Collection