Contact us

The museum, reading room and archives at the International Heritage Centre are available to everyone free of charge. 

Our museum is open to visitors Tuesday-Friday, 9.30am-4.00pm. An appointment is not required, but please check our social media before visiting as any unforeseen closures will be advertised there. 

If you would like to view items from our archive collection, please contact us in advance to make an appointment and tell us what you would like to see. You can use our catalogue to find details of items in our collections. Appointments are available on weekdays, 9.30am-4.00pm.

If you are not able to visit in person, we can also answer enquiries by email, phone or post.  

Upcoming closures

We 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 inclusive

Our remote enquiry service will also be reduced during this period, so please be aware that enquiries sent during the Christmas period and in January may not receive a reply until February. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Find us or write to us

The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre
William Booth College
Champion Park
London SE5 8BQ

Telephone: 020 7326 7800

Email: heritage@salvationarmy.org.uk

You can also follow us on social media. We’re @salvarmyarchive on Twitter and Instagram.

Getting here

The International Heritage Centre is located on the third floor of William Booth College. There is step-free access to the Centre.

The best way to visit us is by public transport. William Booth College is opposite Denmark Hill rail station and bus routes 40, 176, 185 and 484 stop outside the College.

On-site parking is only available for visitors with disabilities. 

International Heritage Centre

Telling the story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to today.

International Heritage Centre blog

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

International Heritage Centre resources

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

William Booth Birthplace Museum

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