The museum of Soho

Bringing life to history

An independent, community-led museum preserving the stories, people and places of Soho.

Important visitor information

Gallery temporarily closed

Our gallery at 75 Dean Street is closed for maintenance and refurbishment until further notice. Please do not travel to the museum expecting public access. Our online exhibitions and archives remain available.

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From the archive

Soho fact of the day

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Detail from the St Anne's and early Soho timeline

Online display

Soho timelines

Explore illustrated timelines tracing Soho from its early development and Georgian entertainments through its streets, bohemian clubs, music and modern cultural life.

Walking trail

The Soho Shuffle

Discover Soho's history on a self-guided trail created by Gideon Reeling Theatre with the museum of Soho.

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Stories and picture collections

Read longer articles and memories on our blog, or browse our themed collections of Soho photographs, places and history on Pinterest.