Stretching the edge of London’s financial district all the way in to North London, Islington is one of Central London’s most varied, fascinating and beautiful boroughs.
It has an eclectic museum offering, with nine museums across Islington. But considering how central the borough is, many of them go under the radar.
Perhaps most famous is Islington’s association with Arsenal Football Club. The borough is home to the Emirates Stadium, and the attached Arsenal Football Club Museum.
Islington’s other major museum is the Postal Museum (with Mail Rail) – a great choice for kids.
Elsewhere are some real hidden gems, like the Museum of the Order of St John and the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art – one of London’s most underrated art galleries.
Explore all museums in Islington below. You’ll also find museums in nearby boroughs further down the page.
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Arsenal Football Club Museum
The museum at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, dedicated to the clubs history from its 19th century origins in Woolwich to present... -
Centre for Recent Drawing (C4RD)
A volunteer-run small art gallery devoted to current drawing practice. Provides non-commercial exhibition space for emerging and established artists to... -
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
The UKs only gallery devoted to modern Italian art, best known for its Futurist masterpieces and figurative art and sculpture... -
Islington Museum
The local heritage museum for the Borough of Islington. Its galleries cover themes community and social history, including fashion ,... -
London Canal Museum
A museum devoted to the history of London's waterways, exploring the story of canals in London - how they came... -
Museum of Methodism
A small museum about the history of Methodism, housed in its spiritual home - the Methodist church built under the... -
Museum of the Order of St John
One of London's hidden gem museums, telling the history of the Order of St John - from its medieval origins,... -
The Charterhouse
A historic building with a multi-layered history - having been a medieval monastry, a Tudor mansion, and a school. You... -
The Postal Museum (with Mail Rail)
A museum about the history of post in the UK, with interactive and immersive displays. Its highlight is the Mail...
Museums near Islington
Islington’s central location means you’re just minutes from the rest of London’s magnificent museum offerings. Explore 80+ of central London’s best museums – from world-famous institutions to hidden gems – in our complete Central London guide.
Islington also borders Hackney, with its many wonderful museums, such as the bizarre Viktor Wynd Museum and the excellent Museum of the Home.
Islington is one of the best places to stay in London. Read my full guide to authentic neighbourhoods to stay in London.
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