The Museum Of The Home, Front Lawns
136 Kingsland Road Hoxton, London, E2 8EA -
Up to
800 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed
Grade I listed 19th Century almshouses, surrounded by tranquil gardens in Hoxton, minutes north of the City. The Geffrye Museum explores home and home life from 1600 to the present day through a series of evocative period London living rooms and gardens. The museum's green and peaceful setting and central location make it an ideal venue for receptions, cocktail parties, press launches, photo shoots and meetings.
The Museum of the Home's expansive manicured front lawns are a rare green space so close to the city of London. Peppered with impressively-sized London plane trees and a backdrop of 300 year-old almshouses, this is a truly iconic and unique events venue.
Located on Hoxton's popular Kingsland Road, with excellent transport links, the location is ideal for both public and private events.
The space can be used for both public and private events, with a capacity of up to 1000.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 800
Theatre
up to 600
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
9:00 - 23:00
tuesday
9:00 - 23:00
wednesday
9:00 - 23:00
thursday
9:00 - 23:00
friday
9:00 - 23:00
saturday
9:00 - 23:00
sunday
9:00 - 23:00
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
WiFi
Other
Audiovisual equipment can be sourced on request.
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 14 days before the event
Location
Reviews
D. W.
November 2024An excellent museum focusing on the history of the domestic space with an understandably U.K./Hackney/East London emphasis. Very thoughtful insights into the demographics of these communities over the years. Of course contains I important social commentary. Good lighting, tactile/interactive displays/exhibits and helpful/friendly staff. Several wings (although it looks like I may have missed one) , a herb garden and a “gardens through the centuries” type exhibit and a gift shop. Cafe is still in the grounds but in a separate building.
Chiho Sharp
February 2025This is a lovely museum! You can see the change of house interior throughout the time. There was a special photograph exhibition by David Hoffman, telling the story of how squatters used to live and face gentrification of White Chapel.
Andrew Thomas
January 2025Fascinating and immersive museum showcasing the history of the home, situated within a former almshouse building. Exhibits range from personal stories of London residents, displays of household objects, and my personal favourite "Rooms Through Time", authentic recreations of rooms from different periods of history. Well kept gardens add an outdoor element to the experience, demonstrating varying gardening styles from different eras. Written displays are clearly presented and easy to read, and interactive displays are provided, ideal for a family visit. Expect to spend a good couple of hours to see everything. The museum is free to visit, with comprehensive facilities including an on-site café, gift shop and toilets. Donations are welcomed to help with upkeep. The exhibits are fully wheelchair accessible.
Rafiif Wasis Ibaadurrahmaan
January 2025Wonderful & relatively small museum showcasing not only dioramas of houses throughout different eras, but more generally the living conditions of the people along with their human-interest stories. The scenes and objects in each room are so detailed and vivid that I can almost see how the people inside used to go about their day. I even find some of them sentimental.
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