The Almshouse
Today, more than four hundred years since it was founded, our almshouse continues to offer a safe home and supportive community for older people with a housing need… Find out more
The Charterhouse is an almshouse and a heritage site, our historic buildings dating back to medieval and Tudor times are home to a vibrant contemporary community.
What's On
Thomas Sutton Lecture 2024: The evolution of the gallery in palace, town and country house delivered by David Adshead
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Opening times
We are open 10:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday – Saturday.
Two tours run daily at 11:00am and at 2:15pm.
The Museum display, shop and Chapel are open and free to visit during opening times
Find out moreTickets & prices
The Charterhouse is open for tours with free access to the Museum and Shop.
Our tours range from £18 – £30.
Find out moreGetting here
The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6AN or EC1M 6AH (Malmaison Hotel – next door to the entrance of the Charterhouse).
Tel: 0203 818 8873
The nearest stations are Barbican and Farringdon. Buses 4, 56, and 153 stop in front of Barbican station on Aldersgate Street. For more information click the link below.
Plan your visit
Tours
Book a guided tour taking you through seven centuries of extraordinary hidden London history.… Explore our tours
Museum
Our museum takes you back over 600 years, distilling the history of the Charterhouse and the lives of those who have lived there in a fascinating series of objects and images. … Find out more
Great Chamber
Our historic Great Chamber features portrait of our Restoration Governors as well as royals associated with our history… Look inside
Venue Hire
Our stunning historic rooms and atmospheric spaces offer a uniquely memorable backdrop for your event … Step inside
Support Us
Your support is vital to our communities, to preserving our buildings, and developing the biodiversity of our site. … Support our work
We will be closed this Tuesday 8th October.
There will be no tours, access to the museum display, shop or Chapel for visitors. We will be open again as usual on Wednesday 9th October.