Redbridge Museum

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

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Opening Hours

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

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

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

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.