Museums
Brunel Museum
The Brunel Museum exhibits displays on the construction of the Thames Tunnel and other projects by Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The Clink Prison Museum
The Clink Prison Museum was built by the Bishops of Winchester to keep control of medieval Bankside, the Clink prison was destroyed in 1780. The exhibition occupies the site and tells its
The Cinema Museum
Close to Elephant and Castle, the Cinema Museum houses a unique collection of artefacts, memorabilia and equipment that preserves the history and grandeur of cinema from the 1890s to the present day.
Southwark Heritage Centre
Southwark Heritage Centre is a multi-use community space providing a combined library and heritage service. Visitors can enjoy unique access to the borough’s historic collections alongside a state-of-the-art library
The Fashion and Textile Museum
Founded by fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, the Fashion and Textile Museum opened in 2003, and is the UK's first museum dedicated to contemporary fashion and textiles.
Golden Hinde
The Golden Hinde is a full size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake's famous ship. It is a unique opportunity to look at life on board a 16th century ship, which was once home to 60 people!
HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is the last remaining big gun cruiser and has been preserved as a floating museum.
Imperial War Museum London
The Imperial War Museum examines the role of Britain and the Commonwealth in conflicts since 1914.
Kirkaldy Testing Works
The Kirkaldy Testing Works is one of Southwark's best kept secrets, and is the source for structural engineering and materials testing innovations around the World.
The Old Operating Theatre
The Old Operating Theatre museum has many exhibits illustrating the history of medicine at St Thomas' and Guy's hospitals, two of London's pioneering hospitals.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
The Tower Bridge Exhibition introduces you to the colourful history and construction of one of London's most famous landmarks.
Page last updated: 22 November 2023
