International Heritage Centre

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The International Heritage Centre tells the story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present, both in the UK and internationally.

The Heritage Centre comprises two museums, one in London and one in Nottingham, at the birthplace of William Booth. Our London site also houses our reference library and archive.

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*Upcoming closures*

Our museum and reading room in London will be closed to visitors on the following dates: 

Friday 8 December 2023

Wednesday 13 December 2023

Thursday 21 December 2023-Monday 29 January 2024 

Our museum in Nottingham will be closed to visitors on the following dates:

Friday 22 December 2023-Monday 8 January 2024

Contact the International Heritage Centre

Visiting hours, where we are and how to contact the International Heritage Centre.

William Booth Birthplace Museum

Visit the birthplace of our founder, William Booth, and learn more about his life.

Archive catalogue

Explore thousands of documents and books in our archive and library.

Virtual Heritage Centre

Visit our London museum virtually.

International Heritage Centre resources

Explore our online resources, including our digitised collections and subject guides.

International Heritage Centre blog

Discover more about what we do and take an in-depth look at some of our collections