Library and Museum of Freemasonry

Name: Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Address: 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ, GB
Price range: Free
Rating: 4.5

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⭐ Highligts

North & South Galleries

Sets out origins, values, symbolism and global reach of Freemasonry with real objects rather than myth.

Decoding the square & compasses: what’s symbolism, what’s history, what’s Hollywood?

Follow one theme (charity, travel, or ritual tools) and trace it across cases for a coherent mini-tour.

📍 Main museum floor

Grand Temple & War Memorial

Art-deco showstopper many visitors miss; adds architectural context to the movement.

A ‘cathedral’ to fraternity—mosaics, organ pipes and memorials in one space.

Get the multimedia guide even if you skim the museum—its ticket is your key to the Temple.

📍 Adjoining hall (via multimedia/paid access)

Reading Room & Archives

Genealogy and lodge records can illuminate family histories and local stories.

From a name on a jewel to a life in the records.

Arrive with names/dates; ask staff—they’re known for going the extra mile.

📍 Library

Opening Hours

Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00

Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00

Friday: 10:00 – 17:00

Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00

Saturday: 14:00 – 17:00

Free museum and research library inside Freemasons’ Hall: ritual regalia, symbolism, and social history, plus optional access (with paid multimedia guide) to the spectacular Grand Temple and war memorial vestibule.

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🤓 Fun Facts

Entry is free and staff actively welcome questions—expect transparency over secrecy.

Security bag checks and unisex/combined restroom access; building has strong ‘Harry Potter library’ vibes.

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