The Search Room

The search room is available for anyone wishing to undertake more in depth research using material from our archive collections (for information on the material available please see the Library and Archive collections pages).

Please note that you need to book an appointment in advance, as we are unable to accommodate drop in users.

Making an appointment

• Telephone our box office on 020 7001 9844
• Book in person at the Reception desk during opening hours
• Email us at info@museumoflondon.org.uk to request an appointment.

Conditions of access

The first time you visit the Search Room you will need to show two forms of identification:

• Passport or driving licence
• Current household bill in your name

You will also be required to sign a registration form agreeing to abide by the Search Room rules and our conditions of access.

Search room opening times

The Search Room is open to booked researchers at the following times:

• Tuesdays:  10.30am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm
• Thursdays: 10.30am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm
• Second Saturday of every month 10.30am-1pm & 2pm-4.30pm (excepting public holidays and bank holiday weekends)

Search room facilities

The following facilities are available.

• Lockers
• Reprographics services
• Selected online resources including journals and relevant websites
• Comfortable chairs and reading desks
• Free leaflets and information sheets
• Power points for personal computers
• Reference library including journals

Taking a break

The Museum has its own cafe and for larger meals there is the museum bar and restaurant 1802.