Museum of Croydon

A small but interesting museum about the history of Croydon. Artefacts have been donated/loaned by current and former occupants of the town and tell the story of Croydon’s recent history and further back.

You should expect to spend approximately an hour to an hour and a half here if you want to look at all of the displays and read the notes, etc.

A few interactive exhibits for kids, but more geared towards the people and the history than a “pushing buttons” museum. Worth a visit to soak up the local history!

The staff were very very helpful indeed. They went great lengths to explain each exhibit thoroughly.

A nice museum with interesting exhibits. Well located in Croydon town centre. Wasn't too busy when I visited. Free to enter.

Ecletic collection of artifacts showcasing early life in Croydon up to 39 years ago. Interesting

Pretty good way to pass time and find out about Croydon. The bomb shelter was good. Would like to see more interactive stuff

Interesting facts about croydon, especially during the war. Loved the bubble car, air raid shelter experience and unexploded bomb.

It is located on the upper ground floor of Croydon Clocktower, but also incorporates the Riesco Gallery, on the lower ground floor, which displays Roman and Anglo-Saxon collections and a collection of Chinese ceramics. The museum originally opened under the name Lifetimes in 1995; and re-opened under its present name, following a major redevelopment and redesign, in 2006. Admission is free, and many of the displays are hands-on and interactive

Really interesting exhibits and brilliant helpful staff, thank you for a great visit!