The Museum tells the story of London's
waterways, and the people who lived and struggled to make a
living on them. Visitors can see inside a reconstructed
narrowboat cabin, and watch archive film of a journey
through London by barge in 1924. The building is a former
ice warehouse and the displays cover the trade in imported
natural ice, and the history of ice cream, as well as the
canals. One of two huge ice wells, uniquely preserved, may
be viewed from above.
A message from the
management...
Our museum was built as an ice warehouse, but we offer a warm welcome to visitors from all over the world. Take a trip to the days when ice was imported and canals carried heavy cargos. Enjoy your visit
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Close to Kings Cross Station in central London (5 minutes walk). From the station follow York Way, alongside station, then right into Wharfedale Road, then left into New Wharf Road. Some street parking is available north of the canal but public transport is reccommended. Bus routes 10 17 30 45 63 73 91 214 C12. Underground: Kings Cross.
1000 - 1630 Tuesdays to Sundays, all year.
Closed certain days at Christmas.
Easy access to ground floor for wheelchairs. Access to first floor for wheelchairs is difficult - please telephone to discuss.
