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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. 

Our Home, Our Legacy: Club Kali at 30

29 August – 7 October 2025

In 1995, DJ Ritu MBE and Rita Hirani OBE created Club Kali at The Dome in Tufnell Park when individuals could reclaim LGBTQ+ identities and South Asian culture. Its unique mix of Eastern flavours, Western classics and inclusive culture made it an immediate icon on London's club scene. Named after Kali, the Hindu goddess associated with rebirth and the destruction of evil, the club has always been more than a night out. It is a hard-won sanctuary free from the everyday prejudices and violence experienced by the LGBTQ+ and South Asian communities. We invite you to step into Club Kali's atmosphere through this exhibition. Smell the incense in boxes, sit and listen to music and oral histories, and meet some of the people who made this club night into a community.

"Where East Meets West" is a The National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project that preserves the memories of Club Kali's rich history through collecting and sharing oral histories and memorabilia. Some of these stories are on display in this exhibition, and the full collection can be accessed at the Bishopsgate Institute. 

Free admission, programming information to come.