Museums in Croydon, London: Complete A-Z & Interactive Map

Croydon is one of London’s largest boroughs, with a population that would make it a major city in its own right. Often overlooked by visitors heading to central London, it has a proud and independent cultural identity that rewards those who venture south.

The museum scene here is small but distinctive, reflecting Croydon’s unique position as a historic market town that became a vital part of London’s twentieth-century expansion.

The Museum of Croydon offers a thoughtful exploration of local history, from the area’s medieval origins through to its postwar reinvention as a commercial centre.

Meanwhile, the Historic Croydon Airport Visitor Centre celebrates a genuinely surprising piece of aviation history. Before Heathrow existed, Croydon was London’s gateway to the world — one of the first international airports anywhere, handling pioneering flights across Europe and beyond. 

Explore all museums in Croydon below. You’ll also find museums in nearby boroughs further down the page.

Museums near Croydon

Just across the border from Croydon is one of London’s best health museums, the Bethlem Museum of the Mind, exploring the history of mental health care. A little bit further North are some of South London’s best and biggest museums, such as the Horniman Museum and Gardens and the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

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