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A public appeal has been made for eye-catching signs that depict the history of London venues
The Museum of London has asked the public to suggest popular city signage from both past and present to be used in a 2026 exhibition.
Titled ‘Hanging Out’ the event will draw from the museum’s own collection and focus on large signs from the last 80 years that represent London’s many communities and social diversity.
Hanging Out will be a permanent installation planned for the new London Museum which is currently being updated before its 2026 opening.
The museum has been approved to be installed at Smithfield’s General Marketing building which will see a series of historic buildings (including structures dating back to the Victorian Era) renovated for a new look venue.
Speaking about the renovation, Chairman of the Planning Applications Sub-Committee at the City of London Corporation, Shravan Joshi, says: “The new museum will be an exceptional attraction that is open and accessible to all, especially due to its proximity to the Elizabeth line.
“This project will play an integral part in our Destination City vision by boosting the Square Mile’s leisure offer for visitors, workers, and residents.”
The museum will be open early and close late to reflect London’s 24-hour character and allow school children and the local community to benefit from the space.
For Hanging Out the museum is looking for signs which are a minimum of 50x50cm and are from venues like (but not limited to) sports venues, cinemas, theatres, cafes, pubs, music venues, and social shops.
Beatrice Behlen, senior curator for Fashion & Decorative Arts at Museum of London, comments: “Hanging Out is going to be a celebration of the countless communities that exist within London. To tell this multifaceted story, we want to locate signs from places that formed, or still form, the cultural hub for a community within the capital.
“Whether it’s a music venue, a sports club, a hairdressers, a café, or something else entirely, we’d love to hear from the people of London about which signs they think belong in our museum.”
The installation will be part of the ‘Our Time’ section of the museum which will explore London in living memory through a variety of sensory and inclusive experiences.
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