London Canal Museum
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One of the most-visited waterways museums in the UK, located in central London. On two floors we tell the story of London's canals, their people, arts and crafts, boats, horses and engineering. We offer a programme of regular boat trips from the museum.
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Uncover a hidden side of the city at the London Canal Museum. Explore the rich history of our canals and ice trade, and peek into a Victorian ice well. Our boat tours offer an unforgettable way to experience London's unique heritage.
Plan your visit: www.canalmuseum.org.uk ⚓️🧊
Plan your visit: www.canalmuseum.org.uk ⚓️🧊
Our narrowboat cabin is having a repaint over the next couple of weeks - if you are visiting, the cargo hold and cabin may be unavailable during your visit. The rest of the museum is open as normal.
View more about the story of Coronis on our digital guide: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm
View more about the story of Coronis on our digital guide: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Our narrowboat cabin is having a repaint over the next couple of weeks - if you are visiting, the cargo hold and cabin may be unavailable during your visit. The rest of the museum is open as normal.
View more about the story of Coronis on our digital guide: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm
View more about the story of Coronis on our digital guide: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm
It's our first #MysteryMonday of the year - these boats are being loaded with something at Paddington basin - what was it, and when did it stop being carried by boat from here? Leave your answer in the comments, and we'll confirm the answer later this week 🔍
January 19, 2026 at 8:31 AM
It's our first #MysteryMonday of the year - these boats are being loaded with something at Paddington basin - what was it, and when did it stop being carried by boat from here? Leave your answer in the comments, and we'll confirm the answer later this week 🔍
Did you catch the start of Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club? This programme follows a cold case of a Victorian killer, who deposited body parts in the Regent's Canal and the Thames. Can Lucy and her team unmask the killer? Watch on @BBCiPlayer, or Mondays at 9 pm on BBC2 to find out!
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Did you catch the start of Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club? This programme follows a cold case of a Victorian killer, who deposited body parts in the Regent's Canal and the Thames. Can Lucy and her team unmask the killer? Watch on @BBCiPlayer, or Mondays at 9 pm on BBC2 to find out!
Our Jan book of the month is from Colin - Adrift by Helen Babbs.
'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
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'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Our Jan book of the month is from Colin - Adrift by Helen Babbs.
'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
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'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
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We wish you a happy and relaxing Christmas break, and look forward to welcoming you at the museum from Saturday, 27th December.
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
December 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We wish you a happy and relaxing Christmas break, and look forward to welcoming you at the museum from Saturday, 27th December.
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
If you are joining us over the holidays, please note that we'll be closed for a few days over Christmas and New Year's.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you are joining us over the holidays, please note that we'll be closed for a few days over Christmas and New Year's.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
It's #MysteryMonday, and today's is in honour of our tug, which has returned to the museum after a major engine overhaul. The Bantam tugs were developed by E.C. Jones in the 50's and 60's. Can you tell us how many were built? Leave your answers in the comments, and we'll confirm later this week 🔍
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's #MysteryMonday, and today's is in honour of our tug, which has returned to the museum after a major engine overhaul. The Bantam tugs were developed by E.C. Jones in the 50's and 60's. Can you tell us how many were built? Leave your answers in the comments, and we'll confirm later this week 🔍
🕯️Tonight: Experience the magic of Carols & Ices - a unique museum late
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🕯️Tonight: Experience the magic of Carols & Ices - a unique museum late
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
This Thursday, join us for Carols & Ices - We've got carols sung in our historic ice wells, mulled wine in the bar, a complimentary mince pie, and Victorian ice cream-making demonstrations.
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This Thursday, join us for Carols & Ices - We've got carols sung in our historic ice wells, mulled wine in the bar, a complimentary mince pie, and Victorian ice cream-making demonstrations.
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎄Coming up this week, 8-14 December, in our festive season at the museum:
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🎄Coming up this week, 8-14 December, in our festive season at the museum:
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
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December is a magical time to explore the Regent's Canal. Starting today, and running on most Fridays and Sundays for the rest of the month, our Mince Pie Cruises are a perfect opportunity to view London from the water.
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
December is a magical time to explore the Regent's Canal. Starting today, and running on most Fridays and Sundays for the rest of the month, our Mince Pie Cruises are a perfect opportunity to view London from the water.
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
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Dive deeper into our stories from across the museum with our free digital guide available on a browser or app.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Dive deeper into our stories from across the museum with our free digital guide available on a browser or app.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
✨Escape the city hustle - our King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips start this evening! Enjoy the lights from the Regent's Canal, complete with a warming hot chocolate.
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✨Escape the city hustle - our King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips start this evening! Enjoy the lights from the Regent's Canal, complete with a warming hot chocolate.
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
December's book of the month comes from Joanna:
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
December's book of the month comes from Joanna:
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
"For city explorers, David Fathers’ Green London will take you on new journeys.
I walked from Morden along the Lower Wandle Valley, discovering wetlands, a city farm, signs of an ancient priory, a working watermill, and William Morris's history.
Festive events and boat trips - join us for unique experiences this festive season:
🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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November 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Festive events and boat trips - join us for unique experiences this festive season:
🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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🕯️ 11 Dec - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our ice well, a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat
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November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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We are excited to share that, following a major engine overhaul, our tug Bantam IV is finally back on the water and has completed a test run. We are now planning the tug's return soon.
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We are excited to share that, following a major engine overhaul, our tug Bantam IV is finally back on the water and has completed a test run. We are now planning the tug's return soon.
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
Want to know more about the story? Check out our blog detailing the project here: https://canalmuseum.tumblr.com/
It's another #MysteryMonday - The Brent reservoir was built between 1833 and 1835, and enlarged in 1854 by the Regent’s Canal Company to resolve its water supply issues. At its maximum extent, which London park or green space is closest in size? A - Hampstead Heath, B - Regent’s Park, C - Hyde Park?
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's another #MysteryMonday - The Brent reservoir was built between 1833 and 1835, and enlarged in 1854 by the Regent’s Canal Company to resolve its water supply issues. At its maximum extent, which London park or green space is closest in size? A - Hampstead Heath, B - Regent’s Park, C - Hyde Park?
There's still time to get tickets for our night of laughter, music and nostalgia at our Gatti's Music Hall event, tomorrow evening 🎭
Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment - for more details, and to book: http://lcm.me.uk/mh
Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment - for more details, and to book: http://lcm.me.uk/mh
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
There's still time to get tickets for our night of laughter, music and nostalgia at our Gatti's Music Hall event, tomorrow evening 🎭
Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment - for more details, and to book: http://lcm.me.uk/mh
Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment - for more details, and to book: http://lcm.me.uk/mh
Join us next Saturday (8 November) for a night of laughter, music and nostalgia at our Gatti's Music Hall event 🎭
Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment with The New Players' Theatre Company. Enjoy a step back in time with an evening of fun entertainment.
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Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment with The New Players' Theatre Company. Enjoy a step back in time with an evening of fun entertainment.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join us next Saturday (8 November) for a night of laughter, music and nostalgia at our Gatti's Music Hall event 🎭
Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment with The New Players' Theatre Company. Enjoy a step back in time with an evening of fun entertainment.
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Experience the magic of Victorian-era entertainment with The New Players' Theatre Company. Enjoy a step back in time with an evening of fun entertainment.
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Our book recommendation this month comes from our volunteer Alison - Boater: A Life on England’s Waterways by Jo Bell
As a former archaeologist and canal laureate, Jo Bell's book Boater makes for a fantastic read.
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As a former archaeologist and canal laureate, Jo Bell's book Boater makes for a fantastic read.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our book recommendation this month comes from our volunteer Alison - Boater: A Life on England’s Waterways by Jo Bell
As a former archaeologist and canal laureate, Jo Bell's book Boater makes for a fantastic read.
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As a former archaeologist and canal laureate, Jo Bell's book Boater makes for a fantastic read.
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We've had such fun celebrating Halloween this year, thanks to all who visited us this week.
We asked our visitors to draw the scariest monster, and we've been blown away by the creativity - here are some of our favourites!
We asked our visitors to draw the scariest monster, and we've been blown away by the creativity - here are some of our favourites!
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We've had such fun celebrating Halloween this year, thanks to all who visited us this week.
We asked our visitors to draw the scariest monster, and we've been blown away by the creativity - here are some of our favourites!
We asked our visitors to draw the scariest monster, and we've been blown away by the creativity - here are some of our favourites!
If you are joining us today, tomorrow or Friday, we're bringing some Halloween fun to the museum 👻
Board our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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Board our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If you are joining us today, tomorrow or Friday, we're bringing some Halloween fun to the museum 👻
Board our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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Board our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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If you are joining us today, 29 Oct 2025, be aware that we'll be taking some photos to promote our Halloween events. No interviews are due, but your likeness may appear in our photos. We'll use the photos online and potentially in print. Please speak to a staff member if you have any questions.
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
If you are joining us today, 29 Oct 2025, be aware that we'll be taking some photos to promote our Halloween events. No interviews are due, but your likeness may appear in our photos. We'll use the photos online and potentially in print. Please speak to a staff member if you have any questions.
From Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 October, we bring a little Halloween fun to the museum and the Regent’s Canal 👻
Join our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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Join our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
From Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 October, we bring a little Halloween fun to the museum and the Regent’s Canal 👻
Join our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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Join our narrowboat ‘Long Tom’ for a trip through the Islington Tunnel, with scary stories and Halloween lights, served up with ghoulishly hot drinks and a spooky cookie.
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