Dancing to artefacts: London Museum will be ‘democratic’ space for all, says director
Summary
The London Museum will reopen on November 28 in a new building converted from historic market halls. Its director says the museum aims to be a lively social space where visitors can enjoy events like tea, dinners, and club nights while exploring its large collection of artifacts.Key Facts
- The museum closed in 2022 and moved from the Barbican to Smithfield market halls.
- It will open as a “democratic” space welcoming all Londoners, not just museum visitors.
- Events will include afternoon teas, monthly dinners, DJ sets, and cultural programs.
- The collection has 7 million artifacts, including 17th-century jewels, a vest worn by Charles I, and a Whitechapel fatberg piece.
- New acquisitions include a Banksy-decorated police box and 14,000 Roman artifacts from Bloomberg’s headquarters site.
- The project cost £437 million and was funded by the City of London, the Mayor, and other donors like the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
- The museum’s design connects two market halls by a glazed London street, creating an open social area.
- The director said markets are naturally social places and this influenced the museum’s new approach to be more welcoming and open.
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