Visiting the Museum
The Museum has a busy programme of exhibitions, events and activities for visitors of all ages and is free to visit at all times.
Opening times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am - 8pm
Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed
How to find us
Hackney Museum is conveniently situated in Hackney Central next to the Town Hall Square - see map on the right of this page.
Overground
Hackney Central overground station is a 5 minute walk from the Museum.
Tube
Take the central line to Bethnal Green, then 106 or 254 from stop C or D6 from stop B.
Bus
Hackney Central is a major bus interchange: 30, 38, 48, 55, 56, 106, 236, 242, 253, 254, 276, 277, 394, 425, 488, D6 and W15
Museum shop
The shop sells a selection of books, souvenirs and pocket money toys. It is the only place in the Borough for you to buy your I Love Hackney T-shirts, mugs, beanie hats, shopping bags and Oyster card holders.
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.
Culture Line
Hackney Museum is proud to be part of Culture Line, a group of 10 museums and galleries sited along the length of the London Overground East London extension, which opened in May 2010. The new line runs from Dalston Junction in North-East London to West Croydon in the South-East. Find out more about our Culture Line colleagues at the Culture Line website.
Page updated: 12 Jan 2012
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