Situated in the library of Willesden Green, Brent Museum and Archives, hold a variety of material covering the history of the local areas of Brent for over 50 years and a collection of over 10,000 objects.
Wembley High Road is closed due to a burst water main
In order to repair the leak, the High Road has been closed between the junctions of Park Lane and Ealing Road. Please avoid the area.
Plan your visit
Facilities
The Museum and Exhibition Space
- Over 10,000 artefacts, videos, oral history recordings and other items that reflect working and domestic life in Brent from about 1850 to the present day.
- Free temporary exhibitions that feature newly acquired objects, objects which have been in storage for decades and loaned objects from other museums.
The Archive
- A wide range of photographs, postcards, documents and historical objects related to the Borough
- Records of Brent Council and its predecessors, including council minutes and building plans
- Electoral registers, local history library and pamphlet boxes and microfilms
- Historical maps and street directories
- School records
- Records of local groups and organisations
- Local newspapers dating back to 1870
Access
Access to The Brent Museum and Archives:
- Dropped kerbs without tactile paving
- Entrance via an automatic door and level access from the street
- Lift access in the building to upper floors
How to get to Brent Museum and Archives
Public transport
Underground
Nearest tube station to the library is: Willesden Green (Jubilee)
Bus
Bus 52 and 302 stop at the Library at Willesden Green bus stop.
View interactive map for all bus route
By car
There is no parking available at this library. The nearest council car park is located on Salusbury Rd.
Pay and display parking available on Grange Road
Find us
Visit Brent Museum and Archives
Address:
The Library at Willesden Green – second floor
95 High Road
Willesden
London, NW10 2SF
Museum and the Exhibition Space opening times:
Monday to Friday: 10:30am to 8pm
Saturday: 10:30am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
The Exhibition Space is sometimes closed for exhibition install and takedown.
Archive opening times:
Tuesday:10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 1pm -5pm and appointment only from 5pm - 8pm
Saturday:
Open by appointment only between
10:30am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Please note, on the days that specify 'Appointment only,' ensure to give at least one calendar weeks notice for your appointment.
Phone: 020 8937 3600
Email: museum.archives@brent.gov.uk