London Connection1Brunel Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
- Phone
- +44 20 7231 3840
- Website
- thebrunelmuseum.com
- Opening hours
- Oct 23-Mar 31 Fri-Mon 10:30-15:30 · Apr 01-Oct 22 Mon,Fri,Sun 11:00-17:00
Best Museums in Southwark, London
Museums in Southwark tell the story of the area and beyond, with many offering free entry and family activities. Below you will find our selection of 10 museums in Southwark, with address, phone number, website and opening hours for each one, followed by practical advice on choosing the right museum, typical prices and answers to common questions.
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10 Museums in Southwark
2Clink Prison Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 1 Clink Street, London, SE1 9DG
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 5813
- Website
- clink.co.uk
- Opening hours
- 10:00-18:00, Dec 25 closed
3Tate Modern
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Bankside, London, SE1 9TG
- Phone
- +44 20 7887 8888
- Website
- tate.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Sun-Thu 10:00-18:00 · Fri-Sat 10:00-21:00
4Fashion and Textile Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
- Phone
- +44 20 7407 8664
- Website
- fashiontextilemuseum.org
- Opening hours
- Tue-Sat 11:00-18:00 · Sun-Mon closed
5Imperial War Museum London
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ
- Phone
- +44 20 7416 5000
- Website
- iwm.org.uk
- Opening hours
- 10:00-18:00 · Dec 24-26 closed
6HMS Belfast
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH
- Website
- iwm.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00 · Dec 24-26 closed
7Old Operating Theatre Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 9a St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY
- Website
- oldoperatingtheatre.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 10:30-17:00
8MathsWorld
- Address
- 6 Burrell Street, London, SE1 0UN
- Website
- mathsworld.com
- Opening hours
- Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00 · Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00
9International Heritage Centre
- Phone
- +44 20 7326 7800
- Website
- salvationarmy.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Tue-Fri 09:30-16:00
10Kirkaldy Testing Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 99 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0JF
- Website
- testingworks.org.uk
How to choose a museum in Southwark
- Many London museums are free; donations are welcome.
- Check opening days as smaller museums may close on Mondays.
- Look for late openings and special exhibitions.
- Family trails and activities run in school holidays.
Checks and regulation: Many museums are run by the council or charitable trusts.
How much does a museum cost in Southwark?
Most national museums are free; special exhibitions £10–£25. Prices vary by area, time of day and the complexity of the job or service, so always ask for a written quote or check the latest price list before you book.
Museums across Southwark
Southwark covers neighbourhoods such as Bankside, London Bridge, Bermondsey, Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich, Elephant and Castle, Rotherhithe (postcodes SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE21, SE22). The museums listed on this page are located in or around SE16, SE1. Getting around is easy thanks to the Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo lines, the Overground and national rail at London Bridge. If you live close to the borough boundary, it is worth comparing options in neighbouring boroughs too.
Museums in nearby boroughs
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Southwark free?
Many are; check each museum's website.
Are museums open on Mondays?
Most major museums open daily; smaller ones may close.
Do I need to book?
Free entry often does not need booking, but popular exhibitions do.
Listings are compiled from public business information and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Details can change, so please confirm opening hours and prices with the business before visiting. Businesses can request corrections via our contact page. Last reviewed: September 2026.