Wesley's Chapel, Museum of Methodism and John Wesley's House
- Religious history enthusiasts
- History enthusiasts
- Families with children
What Visitors Say
Fascinating museum exploring the life of one of my heroes, John Wesley, an inspiring man of God. My trip was better than I expected, and it did not disappoint me one bit. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Methodism. The church was beautiful, with vibrant stained-glass windows. These windows were among the finest I have seen. It would be nice if you sold postcards featuring the stained-glass windows, as I would have liked to buy some. The house was not open on the day I visited, so I hope to visit again soon. God bless this church!
A well curated museum, with the still in use chapel, as well as John Wesley’s house. Take a couple of hours to visit.
A good museum, with a nice video introduction to Methodism. Some neat paintings and explanations about John Wesley. A few other old artefacts. The staff are polite and you can ask them if you wish to see the house he lived in just within the premises. For the house there is a £6 charge to view. There’s also a small shop you can peruse within the main chapel as well as access to the main chapel. It’s a reasonable volunteer run museum but not one I’d be in a rush to return to.
This is a place I wanted to visit for some time. I have been for a long time fascinated by the work of the Wesley brothers and George Whitfield and how Britain was so much transformed for the better by God through these men. There is hope for a lost generation. God can do it again.
Excellent collection of information, artefacts and memorabilia associated with John Wesley housed below the beautiful church. Out the back is his tomb. Theres also of course info on brother Charles and mother Susanna. Wide range of good priced items in the shop. Suggestion donation £5. Open til 4pm. Across the road from Bunhill burial ground
Highlights
Museum of Methodism
Origins and growth of a global movementMembership tickets, letters and prints explain how Wesley’s ‘connexion’ organized people, money and mission.
Crypt galleries beneath the chapel
Wesley’s House
A writer’s rooms, intactStudy chair, prayer room (‘Power House of Methodism’) and domestic spaces reveal work routines behind the sermons.
Georgian townhouse on site
Foundery Pulpit & Death Mask
Tangible links to the founderThe wooden pulpit and a cast taken after Wesley’s death anchor the narrative in objects that travelled with the movement.
Museum cases
The Chapel
1770s architecture still in useA living sanctuary frames the museum story—faith, music and space continue to interact here every week.
Ground level
Opening Hours
Fun Facts
The museum highlights Wesley’s ‘warmed heart’ conversion and shows early organizational tools like membership tickets that stitched scattered societies together.
John Wesley’s House preserves a small prayer room that many visitors call the movement’s ‘Power House’.
Core museum admission is free (donations suggested); guided entry to Wesley’s House is a modest paid add-on.
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