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

Talks for 2025

As you will be aware that the Wandle Industrial Museum give a number of talks. Normally these talks are given to groups and organisations and not open to everyone. Over the next month or so we will be giving talks that are open to anyone to attend.

Please click on the Future Events link in the sidebar on the right.

Christmas/New Year Opening

Our last day of opening in 2024 will be Wednesday 18th December. We will then remain closed reopening on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

We will continue to check our emails and telephone messages over this period.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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.