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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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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.