Current Exhibition At Redbridge Museum

Exploring 20th Century RedbridgeExploring 20th Century Redbridge

2 November 2009 to 27 February 2010

What do a set of Victorian chimney sweep brushes, a WW2 gas mask, a 1970s ‘Space Age’ TV and Bollywood film posters have in common?

They are all on show in Redbridge Museum’s new exhibition Exploring 20th Century Redbridge.

The exhibition features 100 objects from Redbridge Museum’s collections to uncover 100 years of local history. Beginning in the year 1900 with a set of chimney sweep brushes and ending with memories of the Millennium celebrations in 2000, the displays highlights many of the key moments of the last century.

 

What's your favourite decade?

Visit the exhibition to vote for your favourite decade and be in with a chance to win a prize!

 

Venue

Central Library
1st Floor Exhibition area
Clements Road
Ilford, IG1 1EA

Opening times
  • Monday to Friday: From 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: From 10am to 4pm

Publications


Celebrating Carnival

1 October 2009 to 31 January 2010

Redbridge Museum’s special display looks at the magic of carnival, including its origins and how local Joyce Guy and Jan Alexander Notting Hill Carnival in 1982people have been involved in both the Notting Hill Carnival, which celebrates 40 years this year, and carnival in the Caribbean.

Venue

Redbridge Museum
Central Library
Clements Road
Ilford, IG1 1EA

Opening times
  • Tuesday to Friday: From 10am to 5pm
  • Saturday: From 10am to 4pm
The following information applies to both exhibitions

Price

Admission is free.

More information

Get involved!

  • Exhibition Events: To coincide with the Museum's latest exhibition, there will be a variety of workshops taking place throughout Autumn/Winter 2009.