VISIT US
Museum of Croydon
& Croydon Archives
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Street
Croydon
CR9 1ET
Entry
All of our exhibits are free
Accessibility
All of our areas are fully accessible.
Opening Times
Archives & Research Room
Wednesday & Friday 11:00-13:00 then 14:00-16:00
Open by appointment - see how to book here
Walk-ins are welcome for open access resources if there is availability
Main Gallery
Reopening April 2025
The Main Gallery is currently closed whilst our
next exhibition is being installed.
Atrium Gallery
Monday - Friday 09:00-18:00 Saturdays 09:00 - 17:00
Currently Showcasing: ‘Archives Can Be Anything!’
An exhibition of creative projects made by the Young Archivists in response to our archives and local history collections.
Getting Here
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Croydon Clocktower is close by many busy bus stops including:
Fairfield Halls (Stop KC) for bus numbers 197, 312, 412, and 433 (190m away)
Park Street (Stop KH) for bus numbers 60, 166, 312, 405, 407, 412, 466, and 645 (250m away)
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The Croydon Clocktower is less than a 15 minute walk* to two main train stations.
East Croydon Station (0.5 miles)
West Croydon Station (0.7 miles) which is also connected to the Windrush Line (London Overground)There are regular services from/to London Victoria, London Bridge, Thameslink stations, Gatwick Airport and south coast destinations.
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The nearest tram stops are:
George’s Street, which is a short walk of 280 meters from the Croydon Clocktower main entrance on Katharine Street.
Wellesley Road, which is around 650 meters away
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The nearest multi-storey car parks are Fairfield in Barclay Road and Surrey Street in Charles Street.
All car parks have dedicated bays for blue badge holders. There is also on-street parking for blue badge holders on Fell Road, by St George's Walk.
Explore Croydon Clocktower
Your experience does not have to end at our gallery doors! The Croydon Clocktower is bustling with activity including art, reading groups, children activities, classes, and a cinema.
David Lean Cinema
Clock Tower Café
Croydon Central Library
Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT)
Click Clock Gallery
Research Room