What will replace the Museum of London?

The Museum of London at London Wall closed in December 2022 and is being replaced by a new institution named London Museum, which is set to open at West Smithfield in 2026. The new site, located in historic Victorian market buildings, will feature expanded exhibition spaces and a 24-hour city focus.

What will happen to the old Museum of London?

The City of London Corporation (CLC) wants to demolish Bastion House and the former Museum of London, in the Barbican, and replace them with three office blocks. The three new buildings are to be between five and 17 storeys tall.

What is happening to the Museum of London?

The Museum of London, as you knew it at the Barbican, closed its doors in December 2022. It is not “reopening” in that same location. Instead, it is transforming into the new **London Museum**, which is scheduled to open its doors at its brand-new home in West Smithfield in **2026**.

What is the new museum in London 2025?

The brand-new V&A East has been named as one of the best attractions in the world for 2025. Opening from May 2025, the Victoria and Albert Museum is bringing not one, but two, new galleries to London next year.

Where is the London Museum moving to?

The Museum of London is moving to West Smithfield, transforming historic market buildings (the Victorian General Market and Poultry Market) into its new home, with the main galleries set to open in 2026, while the Poultry Market will open in 2028. The new museum, rebranded as the London Museum, closed its London Wall site in late 2022 and is undergoing a massive project to showcase its vast collections in a modern, accessible space reflecting London's 24-hour culture.
 

City Makers: West Smithfield - The Last Ruin in London To Be The New Museum of London

What is happening to the Smithfield Market?

After almost eight centuries at the heart of life in the capital and a period where their future lay in doubt, the historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets are to get a new home on a former industrial site in east London.

When in 2026 will the London Museum open?

The new London Museum, formerly the Museum of London, is set to open its main galleries in late 2026 at its new Smithfield location, with the first part in the historic Victorian General Market, while a second part (Poultry Market) will follow in 2028. The permanent galleries, restaurant, shops, and event spaces in the General Market are scheduled for a late 2026 opening, offering a new experience for Londoners and visitors.
 

What is the most beautiful museum in the world 2025?

In the 1930s it was a grain silo overlooking the waterfront in Kristiansand, Norway; today it is a museum — and, recently, the most beautiful museum in the world. Called Kunstsilo, it won the Prix Versailles 2025 as the “most beautiful museum” of the year.

What is happening in London in October 2025?

9 - 20 October 2025

A staple event on the South Bank, the BFI London Film Festival returns with a brand new line up of films from around the globe. The festival will also include an array of panels, galas, discussions and guest appearances, most of them designed to inspire and educate bourgeoning filmmakers.

Who funds the Museum of London?

The Museum of London Group is a public body based in the City of London. Since 1 April 2008 it has been funded jointly by the Greater London Authority and the City of London Corporation. Prior to this date it was jointly controlled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the City Corporation.

What will happen to City Hall London?

Under the plans that were approved by Southwark council in 2024, the building, now known as 110 The Queen's Walk, will be converted into offices, shops and other commercial space, with cafes and restaurants on the ground floor and a market hall beside the sunken-level “Scoop” seating area.

Why is the Museum of London permanently closed?

Museum director Sharon Ament said that one reason for the move was "a failing building with problematic entrances and a location which is difficult to find". A competition was held to find an architectural firm to design the new building, with over 70 firms taking part.

What is the Whitechapel master plan?

The Whitechapel Masterplan provides for 3,500 new homes, community facilities, seven new public parks and spaces, and a new university and commercial campus which will create around 5,000 jobs. The plan also seeks to create a more cycle and pedestrian-friendly environment.

What will happen to London in 2050?

The Government's latest UK Climate Change Projections suggest that by the 2050s, London could see an increase in mean summer temperature of 2.7 degrees, an increase in mean winter rainfall of 15 per cent and a decrease in mean summer rainfall of 18 per cent over a 1961–1990 baseline (see Chapter 5).

What will happen in 3 October 2025?

World Smile Day is being celebrated on 3 October 2025, and this thought of Mother Teresa – “Peace begins with a smile” seems absolutely right. A simple smile changes a person's mood, eases tension and makes the person in front of him feel important.

What is happening in London in September 2026?

London in September 2026 offers autumn festivals like the London Design Festival, major exhibitions like the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, ongoing West End shows (The Lion King, Wicked), architectural events like Open House Festival, and seasonal tours and performances, with specific dates for events like the Great River Race and potential concerts.

What is the most beautiful building in the world in 2025?

The Taj Mahal was named the most beautiful building in the world in 2025 ❤

What is the National Gallery future exhibition 2026?

In autumn 2026 the National Gallery will stage a major exhibition of paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919.) With over 50 works 'Renoir and Love' (3 October 2026 – 31 January 2027) will be the most significant exhibition of the French impressionist's work in the UK for 20 years.

Why is the Museum of London moving?

Kitted out in hard hat and fluorescent jacket, Mr Shaw is leading the project to turn the enormous Victorian space into the new home for the Museum of London, which shut the doors to its former London Wall venue in December 2022 having run out of space for its collection.