Museums · London
Crystal Palace Museum
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Crystal Palace Museum — museum in London, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Crystal Palace · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Crystal Palace Museum is a museum in London. Built or established in 1990, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Beckenham and Penge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SE19.
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Official information
Crystal Palace Museum showcases the history of the Crystal Palaces in Hyde Park and Sydenham through unique images, large models, and various displays. The museum is run by volunteers and aims to improve accessibility and engage the community with its collections.
Place summary
Crystal Palace Museum is a modern museum located in London, specifically in the unparished area of Bromley (postcode SE19). Established in 1990, it focuses on the history and legacy of the Crystal Palace and its surrounding park.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4197, -0.0766
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE19 2BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Phone
- +44 20 8676 0700
- Established
- 1990
- Nearest railway station
- Crystal Palace — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Friday and Sunday 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.crystalpalacemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q23307690 (CC0)
- commons: Crystal Palace Museum - geograph.org.uk - 4356680.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crystal Palace Museum?
- Crystal Palace Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE19 2BA), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is Crystal Palace Museum?
- Crystal Palace Museum — museum in London, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crystal Palace Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE19 2BA.
- When was Crystal Palace Museum built?
- Built or established in 1990.
- Is Crystal Palace Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Crystal Palace Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crystal Palace Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Crystal Palace, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE19 2BA.