The London Canal Museum chronicles the history of London’s canal system as well as the city’s Victorian-era ice trade. A standard ticket provides access to the museum’s exhibits, while a combination ticket includes museum access and a guided 1-hour boat trip through the Islington Tunnel—an underground portion of Regent’s Canal that can only be traversed by boat. Some London sightseeing passes include free access to the museum as well as hop-on hop-off bus transportation.
The London Canal Museum sits on the waterfront of Regent’s Canal in Islington, London. Take the Tube (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines) to King’s Cross St. Pancras. The museum is less than a 10-minute walk from the station.
The best time to visit is summer, when the weather is mild and suited to canalside walks. Boat trips run every Thursday between May and September, and every second and fourth Sunday between May and October.
Combine a visit to the museum with a scenic stroll along the towpath, from Camden Town to the London Canal Museum. This walk, which takes about an hour to complete, takes travelers along the edge of Regent’s Canal, past historic bridges, locks, narrowboats, and waterside warehouses. Download the audio guide at the London Canal Museum website to listen to commentary on the surroundings.
