Croydon is one of London’s largest boroughs, with a proud and independent cultural offering. Its museum scene is small but distinctive.
The highlights are the Museum of Croydon, for local history, and the Historic Croydon Airport Visitor Centre celebrates one of the world’s first international airports – surprisingly important aviation history right on London’s doorstep.
Explore all museums in Croydon below. You’ll also find museums in nearby boroughs further down the page.
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Croydon Art Space
A small art gallery showcasing contemporary art, hosting a few exhibitions a year -
Historic Croydon Airport
A historic airport, home to the world’s first purpose built airport terminal. Between the wars it was the UK's only... -
Museum of Croydon
Croydon's local museum, sharing stories of the borough's history and people. Also home to the Riesco collection, of Chinese ceramics. -
Shirley Windmill
A grade II listed, restored 1854 tower windmill offering Sunday tours. Most of the original machinery is still in place,...
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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