London Connection1London Museum Docklands
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- No. 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AL
- Phone
- +44 20 7001 9844
- Website
- londonmuseum.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00
Best Museums in Tower Hamlets, London
Museums in Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets, 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.
10listed
2with phone number
10with website
7open on Sundays
10 Museums in Tower Hamlets
2Tower Bridge Exhibition
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge Road, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7403 3761
- Website
- towerbridge.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 09:30-18:00
3Young V&A
- Details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA
- Website
- vam.ac.uk
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 10:00-17:45 · Dec 24-26 closed
4Ragged School Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Address
- 46-50 Copperfield Road, London, E3 4RR
- Website
- raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk
- Opening hours
- Tue,Wed 10:00-17:00 · Sun[1] 14:00-17:00
5Jack the Ripper Museum
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying · Wheelchair accessible
- Address
- 12 Cable Street, London, E1 8JG
- Website
- jacktherippermuseum.com
- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun 09:30-18:00
6Vagina Museum
- Address
- 275-276 Poyser Street, London, E2 9RF
- Website
- vaginamuseum.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00
7The Museum of Immigration and Diversity at 19 Princelet Street
- Address
- 19 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QH
- Website
- 19princeletstreet.org.uk
8Dennis Severs' House
- Details
- Independent / fee-paying
- Website
- dennissevershouse.co.uk
- Opening hours
- Thu 18:00-22:00 · Fri 16:00-21:00 · Sat,Sun 12:00-22:00 · Sep 29-Oct 29 Wed 12:00-17:00 · Mon-Tue closed
9Royal London Hospital Museum
- Website
- museumslondon.org
10The Faraday Effect
- Website
- trinitybuoywharf.com
How to choose a museum in Tower Hamlets
- 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 Tower Hamlets?
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 Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets covers neighbourhoods such as Canary Wharf, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Spitalfields, Bow, Mile End, Poplar, Wapping (postcodes E1, E2, E3, E14, E1W). The museums listed on this page are located in or around E14, E2, E3, E1. Getting around is easy thanks to the Elizabeth line, the Jubilee, Central, District and Hammersmith & City lines, the DLR and the Overground. 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 Tower Hamlets 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.