The London Museum moves into the old Smithfield General Market and opens on 28 November. The permanent galleries are free.
The new London Museum opens in Smithfield on 28 November
The biggest museum opening in London this year has a date. The London Museum, which used to be the Museum of London, opens in its new home at Smithfield on Saturday 28 November 2026.
Where it is
The museum has moved into the old General Market building at Smithfield, postcode EC1A 9AG, next to Farringdon. It is a few minutes’ walk from Farringdon and Barbican stations.
Is it free?
Yes. Entry to the permanent galleries is free, like London’s other big free museums.
Plan a day around it
Smithfield is close to St Paul’s and the Barbican. The opening falls in a busy month, so see what else is on in London in November.
Sources
Last checked: 16 October 2026. Dates and prices can change, so check with each venue before you go. Photo: Jim Osley / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
