Valence House Museum
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⭐ Highligts
Local Time Tunnel
Tracks the area from prehistoric finds to the modern borough—clear, family-ready storytelling.One place, many Londons.
📍 Main galleries in the house
Dagenham Idol Stop
An iconic prehistoric wooden figure gives the borough a deep-time anchor.A face from thousands of years ago, found in local soil.
📍 Archaeology section
Garden, Café & Breaks
Outdoor seating and green space make it easy to pace a visit with kids or multigenerational groups.Museum + park = low-stress learning day.
📍 Rear gardens and onsite café
Opening Hours
Tuesday:
10:00 – 12:00
Tuesday:
13:00 – 16:00
Wednesday:
10:00 – 12:00
Wednesday:
13:00 – 16:00
Thursday:
10:00 – 12:00
Thursday:
13:00 – 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 – 12:00
Saturday:
13:00 – 16:00
🤓 Fun Facts
The site interprets everything from river trade to car manufacturing—local history with global ripples.
A linked archive and regular family activities make it a community hub, not just a display space.
The historic house sits within accessible gardens, so you can mix indoor galleries with open-air time.
