Vestry House Museum delays refurbishement reopening to later this year

"The museum closed at Christmas in December 2023 for £5.3 million of refurbishment works, and was due to reopen this spring. Walthamstow Council has now said that the museum will remain closed until the autumn or winter this year."

"During its closure, the construction works have included refurbishing the 18th and 19th-century museum buildings, refurbishing the existing heritage museum, installing new ramps to improve accessibility, new decoration, and new services."

"When it reopens, the museum, which used to be split over two floors, will be consolidated onto the ground floor and feature new co-curated displays made with the local community, including partners GB Carnival and Red Light Busking."

"The revitalisation of Vestry House Museum has been supported by £4.5m from the borough's Levelling Up Fund, including £800k match funding from Waltham Forest Council."

The Vestry House Museum, originally built in 1730, closed for refurbishment in December 2023 with plans to reopen in spring 2024. The museum will now remain closed until later this year. Refurbishment includes improvements to accessibility, new decoration, and the creation of new exhibition spaces. The museum will consolidate its displays onto the ground floor and feature co-curated exhibits with local partners. Funding for the revitalization includes £4.5 million from the Levelling Up Fund and additional support from Waltham Forest Council.

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