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 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

'Treasures From Trash'
Free family-friendly exhibition

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Free, family-friendly exhibition exploring creative recycling from around the globe. 26 June - 30 October 2010 at Croydon Clocktower.... show more text of article 'Treasures From Trash'<br />Free family-friendly exhibition

Croydon NOW Exhibitions

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Find out more about our latest Croydon Now Exhibition: 'Make do and Mend', 26 June - 15 September 2010 ... show more text of article Croydon NOW Exhibitions

'Over Our Skies' Exhibitions

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From Saturday 18 September, visit our new exhibitions marking the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Blitz ... show more text of article 'Over Our Skies' Exhibitions

I Am Here

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If you are 14-24 years old, we need your help to assemble an exhibition about tattoos and piercings and how they reflect and reveal people's identities.... show more text of article I Am Here

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

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

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