Museums · London
Ragged School Museum
In or near City of London.
Ragged School Museum — a museum in 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
- Limehouse · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ragged School Museum is a museum located in 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 Ragged School Museum is a historical site that showcases the story of London's largest Victorian Ragged School, which served impoverished children in the East End. Visitors can explore a unique classroom experience and various exhibitions that highlight Victorian life.
Place summary
Ragged School Museum is a museum located in London, postcode E3. It is dedicated to the history of education for the poor in the Victorian era and is housed in a former Ragged School, which provided free schooling to impoverished children.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5188, -0.0357
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E3 4RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 8980 6405
- Nearest railway station
- Limehouse — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
- Official site
- raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/388845373 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ragged School Museum?
- Ragged School Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E3 4RR), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Ragged School Museum?
- Ragged School Museum — a museum in London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ragged School Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is City of London. Drivers can use postcode E3 4RR.
- How do I get to Ragged School Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Limehouse, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E3 4RR.