Archive · 4 Sep 2026
London Museum at Smithfield to Reopen in 2026
The Museum of London is changing its name to London Museum.
It is also moving to a new building in Smithfield.
The museum is expected to reopen near the end of 2026.
It will tell the story of London over a very long time.
Visitors will see millions of objects.
Some displays will focus on Roman London and medieval life.
Others will explore the Suffragettes and designer Mary Quant.
The museum will also include contemporary street art.
The former Museum of London is being renamed London Museum.
The museum is moving to a new home at Smithfield.
It is scheduled to reopen toward the end of 2026.
Exhibits will cover Roman London, medieval life and later history.
Collections will include objects linked to the Suffragettes, Mary Quant and contemporary street art.
- Who
- The former Museum of London, which will become London Museum.
- What
- A new museum location and identity are being developed, with exhibits about London’s history.
- When
- It is scheduled to reopen toward the end of 2026.
- Where
- Smithfield, London.
- Why
- To explore London’s history through millions of objects and displays spanning different periods.
- New name
- London Museum
- Former name
- Museum of London
- New location
- Smithfield
- Expected reopening
- Toward the end of 2026
- Collection size
- Millions of objects
- Featured subjects
- Roman London, medieval life, the Suffragettes, Mary Quant and contemporary street art