Vestry House Museum is currently closed for redevelopment.
We are due to reopen in 2026.
Our Collection
Learn more about the exciting objects and displays you can see during your visit.
Revitalisation Project
Information and developments about the revitalisation of Vestry House Museum project.
Victory in Europe Day
Victory in the Streets: See How Waltham Forest Celebrated VE Day.
Vestry House Museum Blog
- Beryl Swain: Need for Speed
Beryl Swain, the pioneering motorcycle racer, has at last been recognised for her incredible achievements in the world of motorsport. - George Washington’s Essex and Waltham Forest Connections
We explore the connections between Essex and Waltham Forest and the first US president, George Washington. - Trojan Records: Walthamstow’s place in reggae history
A Walthamstow industrial estate was once home to the Trojan Records archive and doubled as a studio where King of Ska, Desmond Dekker, recorded an album with The Specials. - The origins of Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue
Opened in 1954, the Leytonstone & Wanstead Synagogue building is a well-preserved example of post-war architecture.