Museums · London
London Canal Museum
In or near Covent Garden.
London Canal Museum — a museum in england-london, 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
- London King's Cross · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
London Canal Museum is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The London Canal Museum is dedicated to the history of London's canals and the ice trade. Visitors can explore a narrowboat cabin, learn about the lives of canal workers, and view a Victorian ice well. The museum is fully accessible and suitable for all ages.
Place summary
The London Canal Museum, located in the N1 postcode of London, is dedicated to the history and heritage of the city's waterways. It features exhibits on the development of the canal system and its significance to London’s transport and trade. The museum is housed in a former ice warehouse, adding historical context to its focus on canal history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5342, -0.1202
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Phone
- +44 20 7713 0836
- Nearest railway station
- London King's Cross — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays to Sundays and bank holiday Mondays
- Official site
- canalmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/190831613 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Canal Museum?
- London Canal Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9RT), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is London Canal Museum?
- London Canal Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Canal Museum?
- The nearest railway station is London King's Cross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 9RT.
- How do I get to London Canal Museum?
- The nearest railway station is London King's Cross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9RT.