Museum Display
Discover our history
From its beginnings in the 14th century as a burial ground for Black Death victims to the modern day Almshouse community of today, The Charterhouse has lived a rich and layered history.
The museum display tells the history of the Charterhouse through objects, starting in the near present day and travelling backwards in time. It takes a look at the daily life of the Brothers (residents), the school and the origins of the charity, as well as the Tudor and medieval periods of the Charterhouse. There are 120 objects on display including 35 loans from Charterhouse School, London Museum and the V&A.
The display was created and curated in partnership with the London Museum as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project ‘Revealing the Charterhouse’.
The museum display is free to visit during opening hours, 10:30 – 16:30, please see our Visit Us page for further information.
Plan a visit
The Museum Display, Chapel and Shop are open to the public and free to visit, while access to the historic buildings and rooms is via booking onto a guided tour. Please check up to date opening and booking information before you visit.
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