Welcome
Our mission is to preserve, store, and interpret the heritage and history of the industries and people of the River Wandle.
Opening Times: Wednesday 1-4pm and Sundays 2-5pm. Closed Bank Holiday Weekends.
Sunday opening may be subject to change. Please check before visiting.
Admission Free. Donations welcomed.
Latest News
Forthcoming Talk
Saturday 9th March our volunteer Mick Taylor will be speaking to the Merton Historical Society on "Sport Along the Wandle". While the river is well known for its industrial past it has seen a number of sports played and taken part in along its banks going back over the centuries.
Venue: St James Church, Martin Way, Morden, Surrey. Start time: 2:30pm. Everyone welcome you don't have to be a member.
Forthcoming Walk
Friday 19th April our volunteer John Sheridan will be leading a heritage walk from Colliers Wood Station taking in the surrounding area including Wandle Park, Connolly's Leather Works, Morris & Co and more finishing at Merton Abbey Mills the former home of Liberty Print Works.
Start time 11am from Colliers Wood Station. To book (recommended) or further information email john.sheridan08@gmail.com
Changes to Our Displays
Visitors should be aware that we are making changes to our displays. Some of our listed exhibits may not be on show. If you visit and wish to see something not on show please ask one of our volunteers for help.
Oral History Project
The museum would like to capture the memories of those who worked in the industries along the River Wandle. Did you work in one or have a relation who did? If you would like to share what you remember we would like to hear from you. Please call the museum (020 8648 0127) or send us an email (office@wandle.org) and we will get back to you to make arrangements to capture your part in history.