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The Garden Museum is a small museum that was founded in 1977 next to the church of St. Mary's. Visitors discover the history of gardening through a collection of tools, pictures, and books. The museum also contains the enigmatic tomb of John Tradescant, the first great gardener, and plant-hunter in British history. Besides this, visitors can climb the medieval tower and enjoy views across the Thames to Westminster.

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#21 Nature & Natural History in London #15 Gardens & parks in London #67 Historic houses in London #11 Medieval art & Early Renaissance art museums in London #50 Person & artist museums in London #77 Medieval art & Early Renaissance art museums in England #99 Medieval art & Early Renaissance art museums in United Kingdom
Garden Museum
5 Lambeth Palace Road
SE1 7LB London

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 15:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

Open on bank holidays.

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Admission

0 – 5Free
7 – 18£8.50
Adults£15.00
Family (1 adult, 1 child)£18.00
Family (2 adults, 2 children)£35.00
MembersFree
Seniors£12.00
Students£8.50
Unemployed£8.50

Friends and Patrons of the Museum: Free
Art Pass: £7.50

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Coffee

Location & Map

5 Lambeth Palace Road, London

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Exhibitions

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Garden Museum Reviews

Garden Museum has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Garden Museum in London, England, offers visitors an engaging exploration of British gardening history and horticulture. Located in the repurposed church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, the museum provides a unique setting for its exhibits. Many visitors appreciate the well-curated displays that showcase the evolution of gardening tools, techniques, and trends over the centuries. The museum's small but pleasant garden, designed by Dan Pearson, receives particular praise for its thoughtful layout and plant selection.

    Visitors often comment positively on the temporary exhibitions, which cover a range of garden-related topics and are generally found to be informative and well-presented. The museum cafe, situated in a modern glass structure, is frequently mentioned as a highlight, offering good quality food with views of the garden.

    However, some visitors find the museum relatively small and feel that the admission price is somewhat high for the content provided. A few reviewers note that the information in some exhibits could be more comprehensive or engaging for those not deeply interested in gardening history.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, the Garden Museum is generally well-received by visitors who have an interest in gardening, horticulture, or British cultural history. Its location near other London attractions, including Lambeth Palace, is seen as convenient for tourists exploring the area.

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