The Cinema Museum, London

Name: The Cinema Museum
Address: 2 Dugard Way, London, SE11 4TH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7840 2200

#410 among attractions in London

Museum, Cinema, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Cinema Museum is a museum in Kennington, London, and a charitable organisation. Its collection was founded in 1986 by Ronald Grant and Martin Humphries, from their own private collection of cinema history and memorabilia. Its current building was once a workhouse where Charlie Chaplin lived as a child. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'33"N, 0°6'18"W

Address

2 Dugard WayLambeth (Prince's)London SE11 4TH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7840 2200

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Day trips

The Cinema Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ministry of Sound, Imperial War Museum, Garden Museum, The Coronet.

0.4 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Ministry of Sound, London
12 min walk • The Ministry of Sound is an iconic nightclub that has become a cultural institution in the heart of London, United Kingdom. This legendary venue, established in 1991, was conceived as a sanctuary for house music lovers and has since evolved into a global brand...
~1620 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Military museum
Imperial War Museum, London
8 min walk • The Imperial War Museum in London stands as a poignant reminder of the conflicts that have shaped the modern world. Founded in 1917 and opened to the public in 1920, the museum's original intent was to record the civil and military war effort and sacrifice of Britain...
0.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Garden Museum, London
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Garden Museum offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets and a unique journey through the history and culture of gardening. Housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, this charming museum is adjacent...
~1630 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Coronet, London
8 min walk • The Coronet Theatre was a large live music and night-club venue with a 2,600 capacity located at 28 New Kent Road in Elephant and Castle, London, England. The historic venue operated as an entertainment venue from 1879 until 2018 and to up to its closure managed to retain all of its art deco features.
~1570 ftNW
Park, Garden
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, London
8 min walk • Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is a public park in Kennington, South London. Maintained by the London Borough of Southwark, it is bounded by Lambeth Road, Kennington Road, St George's Road and Brook Drive. It covers an area of 5.9 hectares.
~1050 ftNE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Metropolitan Tabernacle, London
6 min walk • The Metropolitan Tabernacle is a large independent Reformed Baptist church in the Elephant and Castle in London. It was the largest non-conformist church of its day in 1861. The Tabernacle Fellowship have been worshipping together since 1650.
0.7 miNW
Park
Archbishop's Park, London
18 min walk • Archbishop's Park is a 3.93 hectares park in Lambeth in the London Borough of Lambeth in London, England, which opened to the public in 1901. Before it became a park, it formed part of the grounds of Lambeth Palace.
~1980 ftE
City hall
Walworth Town Hall, London
10 min walk • Walworth Town Hall is a municipal building in Walworth Road, Southwark, London. It is a Grade II listed building. It was built for the vestry of the parish of Newington, opening as the Newington Vestry Hall in 1865.
0.6 miS
Park
Kennington Park, London
17 min walk • Kennington Park is a public park in Kennington, south London and lies between Kennington Park Road and St. Agnes Place. It was opened in 1854 on the site of what had been Kennington Common, where the Chartists gathered for their biggest "monster rally" on 10 April 1848.
0.6 miW
Museum
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London
17 min walk • The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the body ostensibly responsible for the leadership and support of the pharmacy profession within England, Scotland and Wales.
~1130 ftNW
Park
Walcot Square, London
6 min walk • Walcot Square is an 18th century garden triangle in Central London. The "square" is in the London Borough of Lambeth and has a very rare triangular shape. Since 1968 in planning policy it is a Conservation Area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Cinema Museum?

Nearby attractions include Metropolitan Tabernacle, London (6 min walk), Walcot Square, London (6 min walk), Strata SE1, London (6 min walk), Michael Faraday Memorial, London (7 min walk).

How to get to The Cinema Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Cinema Museum:

Metro

Elephant & Castle • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (7 min walk)
Kennington • Lines: Northern (8 min walk)

Bus

Hampton Street • Lines: 136, 343, 35, 40, 45, N343, P5 (8 min walk)
Heygate Street • Lines: 12, 148, 171, 176, 468, 68, N171, N68, N89 (8 min walk)

Train

Elephant & Castle (8 min walk)
London Waterloo (21 min walk)

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (22 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (26 min walk)