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The Clink Prison Museum

1 Clink St, London SE1 9DG, United Kingdom

The Clink Prison Museum
Historical place museum
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GW45+R6 London, United Kingdom
+44 20 7403 0900
clink.co.uk
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Monday: 10–18
Tuesday: 10–18
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Thursday: 10–18
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Clive Firestorm
Clive Firestorm109 days ago
A must place to visit. A dark piece of history. Place of horror, tortured and starvation. Even some you're still used today in different part of the world.
Good price too. £6.00.
At the end you are given 10 multi-choice questions. Got to get at least 9 questions right, otherwise they won't let you out. Free photo in the clink on line.
Lucinda Jayne Hamilton
Lucinda Jayne Hamilton140 days ago
Really great and interactive museum. We went on a weekday so it wasn't busy and we could take our time. Very good information laid out throughout the museum.
Cain Hands
Cain Hands262 days ago
I’ve Been in london for over 30 years and never came in here before but today I’m really glad I did! It’s a fairly small museum of around 5/6 small and large rooms but each is packed with information and atmosphere! This is definitely not a tourist trap, it’s a genuine part of london history and considering other ‘tourist’ attractions in the area it’s very cheap. Wonderful and knowledgeable staff too! Highly recommended.
Vincent Almeda
Vincent Almeda293 days ago
Very cool history of the old school prison. It has Artifacts that you are able to pick up and observe up close. Self guided tour. I love where it’s located.
Montse Esquino
Montse Esquino293 days ago
Had just a great experience at the clink. Got to really experience and read up on the history of the clink. Would highly recommend a visit and it's so well priced. A good outing.
Together We'll Face The World
Together We'll Face The World323 days ago
Where the saying "thrown in the Clink" was named after. Neat little museum regarding the history of the prison which stood on the site hundreds of years ago.

Some of the info boards are targeted for kids, but I think kids would be bored here, not much interactive displays.
Paulino Montes-Solla
Paulino Montes-Solla354 days ago
It didn't even come close to the expectations I had for it.
I went thinking it was going to be amazing, as another prision museums that I have been, like Alcatraz, Philadelphia or Auschwitz, but no.
It's too much short tour and almost without recreation. The story falls short and when there are some people, it is impossible to see things well because the space is narrow.
As another people said, I think it should be a free tour.
Luana scrivano
Luana scrivano2 years ago
We had not planned to go but we had some spare time so we gave it a chance. The price is honest and the museum is full of interesting information but they should be better organized: in my opinion the content is very fascinating but not well managed. It is absolutely worthy the price. There are no toilets available. I recommend not to bring children. Don't miss the opportunity to take a free picture in the prison: it's really fun, if you get the right timing!
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