Vestry House Museum, Walthamstow, London

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Accessibility

Ground floor is fully wheelchair accessible.

External ramps to the main entrance and internal ramp to galleries.

Accessible toilet available in garden/community area.

Tactile/Braille Signage depending on exhibition.

Dementia friendly.

Brief description

"Vestry House Museum is currently closed for redevelopment. We are due to reopen in 2026. Vestry House Museum holds over 100,000 objects relating to the history of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The collection provides a fascinating insight into how people lived, and how the borough has changed over time. Local companies and manufacturers are particularly well represented including the British Xylonite Company, London Rubber Company, and toy manufacturers Britains and Wells-Brimtoy."

Address

Vestry House Museum
Vestry Road, Walthamstow
London E17 9NH

Email

vhm.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk

Phone

020 8496 4391

Website

https://vestryhousemuseum.org.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestry_House_Museum

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Opening Times

Vestry House Museum is currently closed for redevelopment. 
We are due to reopen in 2026.

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

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