The Reflections Room

Here, the human experience takes centre stage, breathing life into the stories that shaped the city.

More than just a display, this is a space of empathy and connection, where the museum’s collection and the building itself resonate with the untold narratives of people who’ve walked London’s streets.

If our collection is the body of the museum, this space is its soul. Come and explore the raw, vivid and deeply human stories that shape our shared history.

“If our collection is the body of the museum, this room is its soul”

Upcoming displays

By Appointment Only: Romani art, culture & heritage

Nov 2025 – Jan 2027

Hands attaching pearls to a large, fleshy, organic-looking sculpture with a pink base, possibly as part of an art installation or project.

The display features artists Corrina Eastwood, Delaine Le Bas and Dan Turner.

A free display showcasing the work of British Romani artists who share their identity and experiences through visual activism.

The display centres around three key works by artists Corrina Eastwood (co-curator of the display), Delaine Le Bas and Dan Turner. Inspired by the trade and industry of London’s Docklands, the artworks honour the livelihoods, creativity and craft of Romani communities and their contribution to British society.

Alongside these works, a timeline by Romany author, archaeologist, broadcaster and filmmaker John-Henry Phillips, illustrates the history of the communities dating from 500 CE up to 2022.

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Exodus by Zak Ové

Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

In Exodus, artist Zak Ové explored migration through the present lens, highlighting the history and challenges of major population movements over time.

The installation echoed a gridlocked cityscape, where colourful toy cars, lorries and human figurines mingled with elephants, giraffes and other wildlife towering over traffic.