About the Museum
When will we reopen?
The impact of Covid-19 has delayed our reopening, planned for early this year. We hope to announce an opening date soon.
The story of our home
Read about the history of the Museum's home and how the Museum has changed over time
Support our Behind the Door campaign
Behind the Door campaign
Partnering with London Homeless Collective we aim to tackle female homelessness
Stay Home collecting project
Share your experience
Take part as we document people's home lives during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK
Calling all students
Share how the coronavirus pandemic has affected your home or living situation as a student
Stories of home life under lockdown
Activities for families to do at home
Game time
What are you playing?
Dear diary
What have you been up to?
Be more polar
Polar bears isolate too!
All about mantelpieces
Shelf Life
A film exploring how east London residents express their identities through the things they display
Mantelpieces
How we display our possessions
Explore our stories
Support the Museum
With your help we can use our collections and programmes to reveal and rethink the ways we live, in order to live better together.
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