Name: Gunnersbury Park Museum
Rating: 5.0

Gunnersbury Park Museum

Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London, UK

1-99 Years

Description

Gunnersbury Park Museum opened in 1929 and has a large and incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items. Our diverse collections provide an insight into the heritage and culture of Ealing and Hounslow’s past and present populations.

Explore our collection online, Gunnersbury Park Museum has an extensive collection which is in the process of being digitised. Click below to browse the collection. This online collection will be updated and expanded as work continues.

Our museum and park are free entry. We accept donations through a variety of means. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Museum: Gunnersbury Park Museum opened in 1929 and has a large and incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items.
Park: Gunnersbury Park boasts 72 hectares of Grade II* listed parkland in the heart of west London. From open lawns perfect for a picnic, formal gardens to delight any budding horticulturist and tranquil lakes to go boating on in the summer months, Gunnersbury Park offers something for everyone.
Humanitarian Memorial: On 1 Oct 2025, a new memorial, was installed at Gunnersbury Park. The Humanitarian Memorial, created by artist Michael Landy, CBE, RA, both honours humanitarian aid workers who have been killed in the course of their work, and celebrates humanitarianism and those who continue to put their lives at risk to help others in need.
Exhibitions: Throughout the year we hold free exhibitions focused on local art and culture. See below for what's on and upcoming.
Explore our collections: Gunnersbury Park Museum has an extensive collection which is in the process of being digitised. Like Archaeological, Social historical, Industrial, Toys and Games, Fashion, costume and textile and more.

Facilities

Parking: There are two car parks available at Gunnersbury. The main car park is accessible via Popes Lane (If you’re using a SatNav, please use the postcode W3 8LQ). Look for the lane signed Gunnersbury Park and Capel Manor College. The car park is next to the Sports Hub and an approximate five minutes walk from the museum.
Toilets: There is an accessible toilet in the museum. There is also an accessible toilet in the park toilet block, which is located near the museum.

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Contact

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Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Museum: Tuesday - Sunday: 10am to 4:30pm.
Park: Open daily - 7am until dusk.

Address: Gunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London, UK

Post Code: W5 4NH

Council: Ealing

County: Greater London

By car: There are two car parks available at Gunnersbury.The main car park is accessible via Popes Lane (If you’re using a SatNav, please use the postcode W3 8LQ). Look for the lane signed Gunnersbury Park and Capel Manor College. The car park is next to the Sports Hub and an approximate five minutes walk from the museum.
Travelling from: Acton Town direction-The E3 stops by the Popes Lane entrance to the park.South Ealing direction. The 65 route goes along South Ealing Road. Please note that you will then need to walk along Popes Lane or catch the E3 travelling towards Acton Town.
By train: Kew Bridge Rail Station. South Western Railway. Turn left out of the station and almost immediately turn left again along Lionel Road South. Use the pedestrian crossing to cross the A4 Great West Road. Bear left towards Lionel Road North and the southern park gate will be on your right (about ten minutes walk).
By tube: Acton Town Tube Station. Piccadilly and District lines. Turn left when you leave the station and walk along Gunnersbury Lane for about ten minutes, crossing the A406.
On foot or bicycle: There are a number of pedestrian and cycle entrances to the park on Lionel Road, Popes Lane and the A406, North Circular Road. Bike racks can be found near the museum and the Sports Hub – remember to bring a lock with you.
Parking: There are two car parks available at Gunnersbury. The main car park is accessible via Popes Lane (If you’re using a SatNav, please use the postcode W3 8LQ). Look for the lane signed Gunnersbury Park and Capel Manor College. The car park is next to the Sports Hub and an approximate five minutes walk from the museum.