Museum Opening Times
We are free to visit and open Wednesday - Saturdays from 11am excluding Bank Holidays.
Special Exhibition Gallery
Level 1
Wed - Sat | 10:00 - 16:30
Riesco Gallery
Level 0
Wed - Fri | 11:00 - 16:00
Sat | 11:00 - 17:00
Temporary Exhibition Gallery
Level 0
Wed - Fri | 11:00 - 16:00
Sat | 11:00 - 17:00
Atrium Gallery
Level 0
Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 18:00
Sat | 09:00 - 17:00
Archives Opening Times
Research Room
Level 0
Open by appointment
Wed & Fri | 11:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
More Information
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Bookings can be made by emailing archives@croydon.gov.uk, providing:
Details of the items you wish to view
Preferences for day and time of an appointment.
Please note, appointments must be booked with at least five working days’ notice to allow enough time to retrieve material from the stores, and perform condition and closure checks.
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We welcome walk-in appointments for resources available on open access in the Research Room at staff discretion if there is availability.
Getting Here
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Croydon Clocktower is close by many busy bus stops including:
Fairfield Halls (Stop KC) for bus numbers 197, 312, 412, and 433 (190m away)
Park Street (Stop KH) for bus numbers 60, 166, 312, 405, 407, 412, 466, and 645 (250m away)
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The Croydon Clocktower is less than a 15 minute walk* to two main train stations.
East Croydon Station (0.5 miles)
West Croydon Station (0.7 miles) which is also connected to the Windrush Line (London Overground)There are regular services from/to London Victoria, London Bridge, Thameslink stations, Gatwick Airport and south coast destinations.
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The nearest tram stops are:
George’s Street, which is a short walk of 280 meters from the Croydon Clocktower main entrance on Katharine Street.
Wellesley Road, which is around 650 meters away
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The nearest multi-storey car parks are Fairfield in Barclay Road and Surrey Street in Charles Street.
All car parks have dedicated bays for blue badge holders. There is also on-street parking for blue badge holders on Fell Road, by St George's Walk.
Access
We welcome visitors of all abilities, and all our areas are fully accessible. To ensure your requirements are met during your visit, contact us in advance by calling 020 8604 7501 or emailing museum@croydon.gov.uk
Explore Croydon Clocktower
Your experience does not have to end at our gallery doors! The Croydon Clocktower is bustling with activity including art, reading groups, children activities, classes, and a cinema.
David Lean Cinema
Clock Tower Café
Croydon Central Library
Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT)
Click Clock Gallery
Research Room