Museum of Youth Culture
Opened in Camden in June 2026, the Museum of Youth Culture grew from a photo archive Jon Swinstead started in 1997 into a permanent home for more than a century of British youth culture: photographs, flyers, fashion, records and personal stories. Rotating shows fill its galleries, from punk to rave to the things teenagers lied to their parents about, alongside Mark Wigan murals, a soundsystem built by Linett Kamala and Katie Town's foosball table of subculture characters. The exhibitions are free; talks, gigs and social nights are ticketed, and there is a café, bar and Rough Trade record selection.
What's On
Things I Lied to My Parents About
Real confessions of what people lied to their parents about as teenagers, with space to add your own, in the Youth Club Gallery.
Not Dead Vol 2: DIY, The Power of Gigs, A Diary by Jeanie Jean
Jeanie Jean's diary of DIY gigs and the scenes around them, the second Not Dead show, in the Upstairs Gallery.
Up Yours! God Save The Queens
The Up Yours! Collective's show on 50 years of women in punk, dedicated to Poly Styrene, with unseen archive material, photography, fashion and new artworks.
Clare Muller
Unseen and newly digitised youth culture photographs from the archive of Clare Muller, shown in the museum's Café Gallery.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00–18:00 |
| ThuToday | 11:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–18:00 |
Admission
Free
Talks, gigs and social nights are ticketed. Walk-ins welcome; pre-booking encouraged
Accessibility
The museum says all of its galleries are accessible. Questions to info@museumofyouthculture.com.
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Visitor Information
- Is Museum of Youth Culture free to visit?
- Yes, general admission to Museum of Youth Culture is free. Talks, gigs and social nights are ticketed. Walk-ins welcome; pre-booking encouraged. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
- What are the opening hours of Museum of Youth Culture?
- Museum of Youth Culture is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 to 18:00, closed Monday and Tuesday. Some ticketed evening events run until 21:00. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museum of Youth Culture?
- Museum of Youth Culture is located at 51 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PU, in the Camden area of London. The nearest stations are Camden Town and Camden Road.
- What can I see at Museum of Youth Culture?
- A free Camden museum of growing up in Britain: rave flyers, punk archives, teenage confessions and a century of youth photography. Current highlights include Things I Lied to My Parents About, Not Dead Vol 2: DIY, The Power of Gigs, A Diary by Jeanie Jean and Clare Muller.
- Do I need to book Museum of Youth Culture in advance?
- Museum of Youth Culture is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Talks, gigs and social nights are ticketed. Walk-ins welcome; pre-booking encouraged. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
- When is the best time to visit Museum of Youth Culture?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is Museum of Youth Culture accessible?
- The museum says all of its galleries are accessible. Questions to info@museumofyouthculture.com.
Image credits
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- Museum of Youth CultureDebbie Sears / Museum of Youth Culture
- Museum of Youth CultureCourtesy of Museum of Youth Culture
- Museum of Youth CultureCourtesy of Museum of Youth Culture
- Not Dead Vol 2: DIY, The Power of Gigs, A Diary by Jeanie JeanMuseum of Youth Culture
- Clare Muller© Clare Muller / Museum of Youth Culture
- Up Yours! God Save The Queens© Gaye Black / Chris Eddy @ Original45
- Wellcome CollectionOsama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0