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City of London Heritage Gallery

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Opening times Mon to Sun 10am to 5pm (Last admission 4:45pm)

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Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE

Discover rarely seen artefacts held in trust for the nation at the City of London Heritage Gallery, within the Guildhall Art Gallery and Roman Amphitheatre.

This exhibition space showcases a rotating selection of rare, fascinating and sometimes surprising documents from the London Archives collection, at the heart of both London’s and the nation’s political and social history for over 1,000 years.

On display

From 21 September 2024 to 27 March 2025, explore 'City of London: a city of science', a new display that celebrates the City’s rich history of scientific innovation and invention.

Admission

Entry is free and included in Guildhall Art Gallery's admission ticket.

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