The monthly London Sewing Machine Museum Open Day is happening this Saturday, 6th June2026

It’s one of London’s more eccentric museums and it’s hardly ever open, with the doors opening for just a few hours on the first Saturday of every month.

As the name suggests, the museum is devoted to the history of the sewing machine, and you can visit next on Saturday, 6th June 2026.

Located next to Tooting Bec tube station, the museum displays over 600 machines, with the collection being amassed by the Managing Director of the Wimbledon Sewing Machine Co Ltd, Mr Ray Rushton, over a period of 50 years.

Entry is free, although a donation in one of the charity tins is appreciated. Oh, and if anyone does go along, please take your camera as we’d love to run a photo feature on Buzz!

Opening times

The museum open between 2pm-5pm on the first Saturday of the Month.

• Sat 6th Jun 2026 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Sat 4th Jul 2026 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Sat 1st Aug 2026 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Sat 5th Sep 2026  -2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Sat 3rd Oct 2026  -2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Sat 7th Nov 2026 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Sat 6th Feb 2027 – 2:00pm to 5:00pm

• More info here

(Note: The Museum is located on the first floor, up approx. 40 steps. There is no lift, so access for disabled and some elderly people is restricted.)

Location

London Sewing Machine Museum,
308 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7AA (Next to Tooting Bec tube)
Tel:  020 8682 7916
More information at this website.