Open today 10am–5pm Exhibitions and installations Events Home Galleries Rooms Through Time Gardens Through Time Rooms Through Time See some of the ways in which homes and home life have evolved in the past 400 years. The main living space of the home has been many things – a bustling hall, a formal parlour, a cosy living room. Our Rooms Through Time are based on real London homes and their owners would have had enough money to decorate and live comfortably. Highlights 1970s front room There's 'Saturday Soup' for dinner as everyone has been doing their chores to clean up the front room. Find out more A parlour in 1870 Anne and Daniel have invited a professional medium to hold a séance for their close friends. Find out more Our other Rooms Through Time A hall in 1630 All of the household, including servants, will sit down to eat together. Find out more A parlour in 1695 The family are proud to host their guests in their smart new room. Find out more A parlour in 1745 The mistress is expecting guests round for tea and she wants the parlour to be sparkling clean. Find out more A parlour in 1790 Everyone is full from dinner, and they have settled down to play cards. Find out more A drawing room in 1830 The eldest daughter is practising her watercolours, while the younger daughter is writing a letter to her cousin. Find out more A drawing room in 1915 Mother and daughter are knitting socks to send to soldiers at the Front to keep them warm. Find out more A living room in 1937 A maid is coming to collect the resident's half-eaten meal and dust the room. Find out more Loft-style apartment 1998 The couple who own this apartment have friends over for drinks after work. Find out more Domestic Game Changers These everyday objects might not look very special, but they have had a huge impact on our home lives. Find out more Homes Through Time Redux We are conducting new research and sourcing new stories and perspectives. Read more about this project Photographs by Em Fitzgerald Museum of the Home 136 Kingsland Road London E2 8EA EMAIL FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM Museum opening hours Tuesday – Sunday 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm) Plan your visit Book your free ticket Visit information Contact us Jobs Hire our spaces Privacy policy Cookies policy Accessibility statement © 2021 Museum of the Home × This website uses cookies We use cookies to understand how you use our website and improve your experience. If you're happy with this accept all, or set your preferences. Read our cookies policy. STRICTLY NECESSARY PERFORMANCE TARGETING ACCEPT ALL DECLINE ALL SHOW DETAILS