The new London Museum - Nurturing skills and creativity
In 2017, the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity became a founding partner of the new London Museum, pledging a donation of £10m that would go towards the museum’s plans to create a spectacular new home for the history of London and its people in the beautiful and historic market buildings of Smithfield. This year, the Charity made the first of three payments honouring this pledge.
When the first phase of the new museum opens in 2026, visitors will be able to explore a gallery bearing the Goldsmiths’ name, showcasing the Cheapside Hoard, along with a selection of objects from the Company’s world-renowned collection of historic and contemporary silver.
Speaking in 2021, former Prime Warden, Dame Lynne Brindley said:
“Visitors will be able to see our unique Collection, marvel at the jewels of the Cheapside Hoard, and unlock fascinating stories about our craft and trade through the ages. Through this partnership, the Company and Charity will be able to do even more to nurture the skills and creativity of craftspeople for generations to come”
In 2023-2024, the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity paid the first instalment of its £10million pledge to the new London Museum. The grant will be paid in three equal instalments of £3,333,333 across three fiscal years.