Redbridge Museum

Redbridge Museum
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Redbridge Then & Now

Sets the scene for migration, industry and town-centre change.

High streets through time.

Find a historic photo and compare it to the street outside today.

📍 Entrance gallery, 2nd floor

Family Corner

Hands-on bits help kids connect with local stories.

Learning by doing.

Pick one interactive and link it to an object label nearby.

📍 Activity area

Community Voices

Recent projects capture lived experience across the borough.

History that’s still happening.

Note one quote that changes how you see Ilford/Redbridge.

📍 Rotating section

Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
Monday: 10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 20:00
Friday: 10:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00

Freshly refurbished local-history museum inside Ilford Central Library: clear storytelling on Ilford/Redbridge with family-friendly interactives.

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🤓 Fun Facts

Located on the library’s 2nd floor; you can combine a museum visit with the café downstairs.

Refurbishment has improved clarity and accessibility, though some visitors report variable experiences with library facilities.

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