Museum of the Home

First and most important,the museum is free. Overall very interesting place to visit. I think is particularly good for teenagers to see how ordinary homes looked like throughout the centuries and more recent years and people used to do when at home. The souvenir shop was also good. They had a great selection with books about London along with everything else that you will find in a museum souvenir shop. There is also a beautiful garden where people can sit and enjoy the plants and the sunshine (if there is any). An hour was enough for me to see all. I wasn’t extraordinary detailed reading everything but Neither I rushed and took my time to read quite a bit.
What I didn’t like was the lack of signs. I believe there was some maintenance work taking place in the garden and what seems to be the main entrance was closed. I walked around quite a bit until I could find how to go in. I nearly gave up on looking when I saw people working outside and they pointed to me how to get in. Then I saw several doors and again couldn’t figure out at first how to get in. Surely,some signs on the outside around the fence pointing where the entrance is will be very helpful. Another thing that annoyed me a little bit was when I was in one of the Mollspeak where I could listen to the sounds which I found fascinating. There were two members of staff chatting loud and I couldn’t hear properly because of their conversation.
In conclusion,if you are in Hoxton area and looking for hour or two something free to do,that’s a good place to visit.

The main topic of this museum is very interesting and unique. I really enjoyed walking around the galleries and learning about diverse population of London. We didn’t have enough time to visit the gardens so I will definitely visit again. I would recommend this museum to families as well, children of all ages can enjoy the exhibitions, there are free activity booklets for kids at the entrance.

The museum and garden is gorgeous a nice little peaceful area to visit to have a break from everything else. The museum itself is very fun, well laid out with beautiful stories from people's homes intertwined with interactive displays and domestic objects. The museum is free, and definitely worth a visit!

Have visited the museum a few times over the years and it was nice to see it again after the refurbishment. A small and free museum, but with so much history. The different rooms are displaying how families lived over the ages. The gardens are great to sit and relaxed as there is a lot of seating areas to relax. The staff at very knowledgeable and helpful. I still haven't tried their cafe but I will be back to do so. I would definitely recommend a visit, when the Christmas display is on, as the rooms are all displaying Christmasses during the periods.

Great day out. Staff very friendly with an interesting museum. We loved the gardens and free tea being served. Davina was great. Good to know the history and how wealth from the past has been used with the alms houses and now very much part of the community too. The recently extension is amazing too….

Exhibitions were fascinating and thought provoking, sensitive to all types of dwellers over the centuries. Allow a couple hours to properly explore. It’s free and in a convenient-to-central London cool neighborhood that is not touristy but worth a stroll. I’ll definitely go back.

A charming, thought-provoking, friendly museum. The galleries explore the concept of home through people’s everyday experiences of creating and spending time at home. There are peaceful gardens, a lovely little shop and a cafe. The new name better describes the museum and is more inclusive. My favourite bit are the modern homes - the 90s loft flat and the gorgeous 70s living room. A great - and free to visit! - resource located next to Hoxton overground.

I love this museum and would recommend that you visit especially if you are interested in interiors. The historical room sets are excellent. The gift shop is worth visiting. The gardens are gorgeous. Make sure you pop into Molly's Cafe because the food is delicious. I wrote an article for my blog so am posting some of those photographs for you to see.