Museum of Croydon at Croydon Clocktower

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

By following the links on this page, you can find out: how to visit the Museum of Croydon, information about our engaging exhibitions and events programme, order reproductions from the art collection and explore our collections online.

The Museum of Croydon is a brilliant, fun place to spend a couple of hours, and to discover the real history of Croydon.

We hope you enjoy your visit.
1800 - 1899 Gallery at the Museum of Croydon

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

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

Learning

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Information about Learning at the Museum of Croydon... show more text of article Learning

Dragon Tales
A free exhibition for young children and their grown-ups

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A playful dragon-themed exhibition featuring stunning loans from the British Museum... show more text of article Dragon Tales<br />A free exhibition for young children and their grown-ups

The Tale of Croydon Mosque

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Interactive exhibition exploring the history of Croydon Mosque... show more text of article The Tale of Croydon Mosque

Croydon Art Collection

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

Order postcards and fine art prints from the Croydon Art Collection. Discover local scenes and landmarks, prints by Henry Moore and Bridget Riley and paintings by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore... show more text of article Croydon Art 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

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