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Library and Museum of Freemasonry
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.
Opening Hours
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
What's not to miss inside?
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?
📍 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.
📍 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.
📍 Library
Inspire your Friends
- 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.
