The Hackney Museum is a local history museum located in Hackney, and celebrating, one of the most culturally diverse areas of Europe, which investigates the nature of immigration through objects, interactive displays, computer programs and oral-history recordings. Among an eclectic mix of artefacts and images are Daniel Defoe’s tombstone, a propaganda sheet from Nazi Germany, a Victorian fireplace and a Galatasaray football shirt. Hands-on children’s activities include the chance to load up a Saxon ship, try on period costumes and make Victorian matchboxes in a rave against the clock.
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Listing Details
- Address: Hackney Museum 1 Reading Lane E8 1GQ
- Phone: 020 8356 3500
- Website: http://www.hackney.gov.uk/cm-museum.htm#.VPW3eC6dqao
- Email: hmuseum@hackney.gov.uk
- Get there by bus: 30, 38, 48, 55, 56, 106, 236, 242, 253, 254, 276, 277, 394, 425, 488, D6 and W15
- Get there by tube/train: Overground
- Wheelchair access: Yes
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Additional information:
Access and facilities
The museum is on the ground floor, and is fully level, with level access.
There are disabled parking spaces at the front of the building, on Reading Lane.
The museum has a wheelchair accessible toilet.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday Closed
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