Join us for an evening with local historian Lindsay Ould to learn about the important heritage of Gillett & Johnston bell foundry and clockworks.

Access to the ‘Forge: Industries of Croydon’ exhibition from 18:30. The talk starts at 19:00 with a Q&A session following.  

General Admission: £5 (including a drink)
Please note this event is 18+.

Book via Eventbrite here

Join us for a weekend of family fun featuring activities (ages 5+), a brio play area, and models of Croydon Tramlink and the old Croydon Central Station.

In partnership with Croydon Model Railway Society.

Part of the Forge: Industries of Croydon event series.

Where: Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
Important information: Free entry, no booking required.

Join us for a weekend of family fun featuring activities (ages 5+), a brio play area, and models of Croydon Tramlink and the old Croydon Central Station.

In partnership with Croydon Model Railway Society.

Part of the Forge: Industries of Croydon event series.

Where: Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
Important information: Free entry, no booking required.

Celebrating the life and work of Samuel Coleridge Taylor, a Black British Composer born in Croydon 150 years ago. Join us for mini-furniture making with Elizabeth Joseph of Black Girl Dolls House Club inspired by his music room, CD case collaging, and a DJ set with Heavadny.

Programme:

6pm: Doors open, view exhibitions

6:30-8:30pm: Mini furniture workshop begins*

6:30-8:30: CD case decorating and other drop-in crafts open

8:15pm: Last entry

Where: Museum of Croydon Special Exhibition Galleries, Level 1, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
Important information: Free. Ages 16+

*Booking: As spaces on Elizabeth’s workshop are limited, you can reserve a place here, but if you arrive later than 6:45, your place on the workshop may be ceded to another visitor. You are also welcome to book general admission tickets to help us get ideas of numbers in advance, but these are not required!

Come and build a Meccano model inspired by the Forge exhibition and Croydon’s industrial past! Leave your creations with us, and take home a certificate.

Part of the Forge: Industries of Croydon event series. In partnership with South East London Meccano Club (SELMEC).

Free. No booking required. We suggest ages 5+, but if you think an activity is suitable, you are welcome to bring younger children.

Join us this half term to celebrate the life and legacy of Croydon’s own Samuel Coleridge-Taylor! We’ll be making music, games, and drama in this free family workshop led by Pegasus Opera. No prior knowledge of music needed!

Sessions last 40 minutes (no worries if you are a bit late) and start at 2:15pm, 3:15pm, and 4:15pm, each covering the same activities.

When: Thursday 30th October & Friday 31st October | 2-5pm
Where: Museum of Croydon Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 1, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
Important information: Free. No booking required. Ages 5+.

Join us this half term to celebrate the life and legacy of Croydon’s own Samuel Coleridge-Taylor! We’ll be making music, games, and drama in this free family workshop led by Pegasus Opera. No prior knowledge of music needed!

Sessions last 40 minutes (no worries if you are a bit late) and start at 2:15pm, 3:15pm, and 4:15pm, each covering the same activities.

When: Thursday 30th October & Friday 31st October | 2-5pm
Where: Museum of Croydon Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 1, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
Important information: Free. No booking required. Ages 5+.

Join us during October half-term for some spooky activities inspired by our Art and Joy sessions and Croydon Art collection! Make your very own witchy cauldron and magic wand to take home. No need to bring anything, just drop in and join the session.

Part of a series of events supporting our Art and Joy exhibition.

Where: Museum of Croydon Activities Space, Level 0, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET
Important information: Free. No booking required. Ages 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult or child over 14.

Come and build a Meccano model inspired by the Forge exhibition and Croydon’s industrial past! Leave your creations with us, and take home a certificate.

Part of the Forge: Industries of Croydon event series. In partnership with South East London Meccano Club (SELMEC).

Free. No booking required. We suggest ages 5+, but if you think an activity is suitable, you are welcome to bring younger children.

Join local brewer Mark Russell, founder of Cronx, for an evening of south London beer tasting. Try a selection of local brews, enjoy some snacks and learn more about the history of Croydon’s brewing in the ‘Forge: Industries of Croydon’ exhibition.  

Access to the ‘Forge’ exhibition from 18:30. The tasting starts at 19:00 in the Clocktower Café. 

£10 tickets.
Please note this event is 18+.

Book via Eventbrite here

Join the Curator of Art and Joy as she takes you through our latest exhibition out of hours. Expect a unique insight into the process of curating and working with people living with Dementia and their carers, as well as an introduction to activities.

Book your free place

The tour takes place just before the David Lean Cinema will be showing a Dementia-Friendly screening of Victor/Victoria. Learn more here: https://www.davidleancinema.org.uk/listings/

Meeting point: Outside Central Library entrance, within building (Level 0)

Access: Completely wheelchair accessible, accessible bathrooms available, Dementia Friendly and relaxed.

Bring your camera and join local historian Lindsay Ould and photographer Lee Williams on a photography walking tour of Croydon’s industrial heritage. Lee’s photographs form the centrepiece of the ‘Forge: Industries of Croydon’ exhibition at the Museum of Croydon. 

The event will start in the ‘Forge: Industries of Croydon’ exhibition at 10:30, where you’ll have the chance to see the display and be briefed on the event plan. From 11:00-12:30 you’ll be guided around the centre of Croydon to locations from the borough’s industrial past. Lindsay will share information about the sites and Lee will be on hand to give guidance on how to consider photographing the spaces. The event will end at Croydon Clocktower café where tea, coffee and cake will be provided and you’ll have the chance to share your photographs and speak further to Lee about his work. 

The walk will take place regardless of the weather so dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. All sites will be within walking distance of the Clocktower.

Tickets: £15 (including a hot drink and cake from the Clocktower Café)

Book via Eventbrite here

Join us for an evening with local historian John Hickman to learn about the important heritage of Woodside Brickworks. John will be joined by former brickworks owner, Edward Handley, whose family ran the business since 1910.

Access to the ‘Forge: Industries of Croydon’ exhibition from 18:30. The talk starts at 19:00 with a Q&A session following.  

General Admission: £5 (including a drink)
Please note this event is 18+.

Book via Eventbrite here

Join us for some fun art making activities inspired by Art and Joy, a current exhibition at Museum of Croydon (Ages 6+). No need to book, just find us in the Atrium in the Croydon Clocktower.

Happening every Wednesday 2-4pm, 23rd July - 3rd September.

Join the Curator of Art and Joy as she takes you through our latest exhibition out of hours. Expect a unique insight into the process of curating and working with people living with Dementia and their carers, as well as an introduction to activities.

Book your free place

The tour takes place just before the David Lean Cinema will be showing a Dementia-Friendly screening of Victor/Victoria. Learn more here: https://www.davidleancinema.org.uk/listings/

Meeting point: Outside Cenral Library entrance, within building (Level 0)

Access: Completely wheelchair accessible, accessible bathrooms available, Dementia Friendly and relaxed.

Join us for some fun art making activities inspired by Art and Joy, a current exhibition at Museum of Croydon (Ages 6+). No need to book, just find us in the Atrium in the Croydon Clocktower.

Happening every Wednesday 2-4pm, 23rd July - 3rd September.

Join us for some fun art making activities inspired by Art and Joy, a current exhibition at Museum of Croydon (Ages 6+). No need to book, just find us in the Atrium in the Croydon Clocktower.

Happening every Wednesday 2-4pm, 23rd July - 3rd September.

Join us for some fun art making activities inspired by Art and Joy, a current exhibition at Museum of Croydon (Ages 6+). No need to book, just find us in the Atrium in the Croydon Clocktower.

Happening every Wednesday 2-4pm, 23rd July - 3rd September.

Join us for some fun art making activities inspired by Art and Joy, a current exhibition at Museum of Croydon (Ages 6+). No need to book, just find us in the Atrium in the Croydon Clocktower.

Happening every Wednesday 2-4pm, 23rd July - 3rd September.

Join the Curator of Art and Joy as she takes you through our latest exhibition out of hours. Expect a unique insight into the process of curating and working with people living with Dementia and their carers, as well as an introduction to activities.

Book your free place: art-and-joy-tour.eventbrite.co.uk

The tour takes place just before the David Lean Cinema will be showing a Dementia-Friendly screening of Victor/Victoria. Learn more here: https://www.davidleancinema.org.uk/listings/

Meeting point: Outside Central Library entrance, within building (Level 0)

Access: Completely wheelchair accessible, accessible bathrooms available, Dementia Friendly and relaxed.

Drop in for a fun day of free family activities (ages 6+) to celebrate this year's Festival of Archaeology!

• Make a Roman sticker mosaic

• Sculpt your own mini teracotta pot

• Dig for clues in our sand pit excavation

No need to book, just find us in the Museum of Croydon, Level 0.

Join us for some fun art making activities inspired by Forge: Industries of Croydon, a current exhibition at Museum of Croydon (Ages 6+). No need to book, just find us in the Atrium in the Croydon Clocktower.

Happening every Wednesday and Friday 10:30am-12:30pm, 30th July - 29th August.

Drop in for a fun day of free family activities (ages 6+) to celebrate this year's Festival of Archaeology!

• Make a Roman sticker mosaic

• Sculpt your own mini teracotta pot

• Dig for clues in our sand pit excavation

No need to book, just find us in the Museum of Croydon, Level 0.