Current exhibition

Islington Museum's permanent display includes objects and stories from Islington’s local history, from prehistory to today. Most of our collection is from the 1700s onwards.

For information about our current temporary exhibitions, email islington.museum@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 2837. 

Undercurrent: Islington’s Lost Waterways

11 April – 19 August 2025

Undercurrent explores the histories of the Walbrook River, the River Fleet, and Islington’s healing wells. It features new artworks by artists Georgie Fay, Jamie Turner and Erin Robinson—including a digital world for visitors to wander in search of the Walbrook.

Visit the museum to uncover stories of the people that used (and abused) these once vital waterways and discover why they are now hidden beneath Islington’s streets.  

Exhibitions are free of charge, programming information to come. 

Be a part of our next exhibition - Ravers and Junglists: Clubbing in Islington (1980-2000)! 

Calling all 80s/90s ravers and club kids! Ravers and Junglists explores Islington’s pioneering club scene–which, in its heyday, gave Soho a run for its money.

Got memorabilia or memories you can contribute? Be it an old club flyer or ticket, clubwear, photographs or recordings, the museum would love to hear from you. Email islington.museum@islington.gov.uk or call on 020 7527 2837.