Bow museums & galleries

Ragged School Museum

One of the borough's most fascinating attractions is the Ragged School Museum. It houses photographs, documents and many other artefacts connected with the lives of the children who attended Dr Barnado's free ragged day schools in the late 1800s.

You can experience a Victorian school lesson in a recreated classroom and discover how Victorian children were taught. There are also fascinating displays recreating past life in the East End.

There is a towpath cafe and a shop. Group tours are available by arrangement. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

46-50 Copperfield Road
Bow
London E3 4RR

Tel: 020 8980 6405
Visit: www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk

Open: 10am – 5pm, Wednesday & Thursday 2pm – 5pm, First Sunday of the month

Admission: Free

Nearest underground station: Mile End (10 minute walk), Stepney Green
Nearest DLR station: Limehouse