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Local council elections - Polling stations now open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May

Here’s what you need to know to vote in person on Thursday 7 May.

  • Polling stations are open 7am to 10pm - check your poll card or the 'Where do I vote?' website for yours
  • Bring photo ID - you cannot vote without an accepted form of ID
  • You do not need your poll card - if you are registered, you can vote
  • All our polling stations are wheelchair accessible and staff are there to help
  • If you have a disability, find out what we can provide to help you vote at your polling station

Read all you need to know on our local council election 2026 page.

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Learning at Islington Museum

From educational sessions to school visits, find out how we can help pupils and students explore the history of Islington.

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Students can find out about the history of the borough through nine themes in our permanent gallery: 

  • Caring
  • Childhood
  • Fashion
  • Food and drink
  • Healthcare
  • Home
  • Leisure
  • Radicals
  • War time

We also have a vibrant temporary exhibition programme examining local themes, national anniversaries, and community issues.

Our learning programme offers pupils enriching opportunities to explore the local history requirements of the current curriculum in cross-curricular workshops.

Through active engagement with archival documents, artworks, artefacts and costumes, they can creatively explore their heritage and connect to their local community.

Booking a school visit?

If you are interested booking an education session or booking a class visit to one of our exhibitions, then please email the museum or call us on 020 7527 2837.

Learning events and activities

Visit our Digital Resources page to download activities and view storytelling events.