Refurbishment and Restore Issue 19 2020 | Page 76

The Museum of the Home Will Reopen in Summer 2020 Following a Major £18.1 Million Renovation In Summer 2020, the Museum of the Home (formerly the Geffrye Museum of the Home) will open following an £18.1 million redevelopment revealing fascinating new permanent displays and beautiful exhibition and event spaces. The Museum’s unique 76 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk Collection will present previously unseen and iconic objects that bring to life both the extraordinary and everyday experiences of home from 1600 to the present day. The relaunched Museum will celebrate the heritage and beauty of the 300-year-old Geffrye almshouses and gardens. Visitors will be able to discover more about their history and the stories of the people who once lived in them.