London Weekend

Opening Hours

Tuesday: 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday: 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday: 09:30 – 20:00

Friday: 09:30 – 17:30

Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00

Snapshots of the borough’s social history—migration, work, activism, sport.

Ordinary objects, extraordinary journeys.

Pick one theme (e.g., migration) and follow it case to case.

📍 Core gallery

Keeps a wide age range (baby–12) engaged while adults read.

Dress-up, touchables, and simple tasks.

Alternate ‘look’ stations for adults with ‘do’ stations for kids.

📍 Lower cases/child-height zones

Photography and community projects refresh repeat visits.

Hackney 1970s to now through local lenses.

Ask at desk what’s on and grab a leaflet for context.

📍 Temporary exhibition area

Located within the library building—combine with a library visit/café stop.

Exhibits feel slightly early-2000s in style to some, but staff experience is consistently praised.