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London Mithraeum

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12 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AA, United Kingdom

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J. A.

A lovely little museum that preserved a unique piece of history. There also several interesting Rome artifacts that were found that are definitely worthy of a look. Make sure to book online as you may have to wait otherwise if there are too many people (or in my case school children) inside. The access is free and you'll also get to enjoy a unique moder installation that is changed every few months to compliment the mithraeum piece.

C. G.

Underneath Bloomberg’s new European headquarters in London there are the remains of a 1700 yr old Roman Temple. The site is 7 metres (23 ft) below the modern street level and they let you go see it! There’s a bit of a 5 minute light and sound show which is a bit random. It’s quite interesting and worth a visit if you like history. Entry is free but you need a ticket. It’s a bit disappointing to hear it’s not on its original site and has been moved and reconstructed.

T. G.

We found this to be fascinating. If you are in the area, it’s worth a 20 to 30 minute stop. They do require you to register online for a ticket; but even though all the time slots were booked when we showed up, they let us in. They have created an audio experience with the view of the Underground Roman temple.

K. A.

Interesting place, very nice toilets! Shame the video is on a continuous loop rather than starting on request, as it's very interesting but hard to pick up mid way through. The actual experience is a little underwhelming. The staff are absolutely lovely and the cleaner is the hardest working man, he keeps everything spotless.

Z. L.

Well worth a visit. Refreshingly short as it is a very small museum, but fascinating and unique. Nice mix of permanent displays (Roman temple) and temporary exhibitions. Number one tip would be to aim to see the light show at the temple (three times per hour: 20 past, 20 to, and on the hour).

D. C.

A 20th century Roman temple built so cults could worship Mithras. A cult/religion met in secret underground temples. Cults were men only and you needed to be initiated. Very interesting. And the toilets were fancy

P. M.

A good time to have visited with how bad the rain was! Easy to book online and a few people in without it being too busy. Staff were very friendly. A different museum to visit and nice bit of interactivity to find out more at your own pace, from the original location and how the temple was lost and found

D. J. v. S.

Wonderful experience! The immersion presentation was extraordinary - a play of darkness, light and sound - it really is easy to imagine an attendance at the Mithrean cult and Mithras' temple. Recommend!

M. G.

Hidden Roman history gem under the streets of The City of London! Excellent visitor experience with atmospheric lighting and sounds. Worth a visit, will take you about 30 to 45 min.

C. E.

A decent museum to recreate the Ancient Roman temple of Mithraeus (some sort of). Staff are nice and facility is very clean, you could always see staff are wiping the monitor that someone touches a moment before. Information for the museum is fairly enough and won’t make you feel overloaded. You could download its apps for a e-guide so you could enjoy the old relics without lacking in knowledge of what’s happened before. It’s located in the city centre and it’s quite hard to find, but still it is a excellent museum. I reckon more MNCs should learn from Bloomberg and build something for the local residents to enjoy and learn rather than simply earning money. Hope you all have a nice day.

J. D. M.

We went to this site when it opened in 2017 but hadn't been back until now. It is just as amazing on a re-visit! Wonderful display of objects at ground level (with as much or little information as you choose to access). Also at ground level there is a fantastic contemporary commission responding to the site. Downstairs is the site itself including a short "immersive" video experience and plenty of time to wander around on your own. Really helpful staff and even the toilets are great! Plus it's all free. Highly recommended.

Y. F.

Interesting to see what still lies beneath the modern London streets. I tried to imagine the temple as it would have been 2000 years ago, on the banks of the busy River Walbrook. There's a few artifacts on display but really it's only a short visit to see the ruins. Very interesting none the less. Well worth a look if you're interested in history and want a small peek at what London was like centuries ago during Roman occupation. Its free so if you're in the area you're in and out in 30 minutes.

D. C.

I was really looking forward to coming here. However the main show, for me was actually boring. Just some speakers of men talking (incomprehensible if you don't speak Latin) and some lights which illuminate and go out, nothing about the bit being lit or anything. The interactivity is good upstairs on the exhibit wall. The video it shows however form the television again was very poor quality and very pitchy, I don't think it was working well. Nice that the company have preserved this place as its great to keep. Wouldn't return.

M. S.

Brilliant little hidden gem, bet most of the "City" workers who scurried past it every day don't even know it exists, very informative and worth a visit (even better it's free, and you don't get much of that in London)

V. A.

A hidden gem in the city, near bank tube station. It’s incredible how they managed to valorise what they found. The place is within the new Bloomberg HQ, on the side of the where there’s the Starbucks (it’s not immediately obvious to understand where the entrance is). There are three floors. The entrance normally hosts a modern art installation and a wall of artefacts found in the mitraeum (a Roman temple dedicate to the Mitrae god), and then the second and third floor where they explain the story of the place and a 10 mins immersive experience. It’s really good. Only downside, its only in English and its very small. However, if in the area it’s worth visiting it.

M. M.

This museum is organised over three levels, with the lowest level housing the temple ruins. The second level, through three key exhibits, provides you with all the information you could wish for on the origins and nature of Mithraism, or the "Cult of Mithras". This place is Wheelchair accessible and if you can't or don't want to use the stairs, a lift takes you to the two lower levels. It's free to visit but you need to book your timeslot beforehand. Staff there are very engaging a keen to tell you more about the history of this place.

M. B.

More of a pit stop than a day out, but it's free and an interesting diversion if you're in the area. It's in the basement of a modern office building very close to Bank tube station.

M. J.

Really interesting with a good display of artifacts. Takes around an hour with TV presentation first and light show and e xplaination around the ruins. Great also having downloadable access to get information on every item displayed and staff friendly, chatty, helpful and knowledgeable. Toilets available which are clean although vacuum flush of WC can startle. Free to enter but suggested booking before hand as limit on numbers. Refreshments available locally but not within.

G. D.

Fab immersive experience bringing to life the Roman temple of Mithraeum. The light and sound show is short but impressive. It runs every 20 mins on the hour.

n. c.

Another gem of a place that's completely free you just need to book in advance! If you like History then you will love this place!

G. M.

A hidden gem in the heart of the city. Lots of information on the site in the build up to the immersive experience. Would recommend also booking a trip to the British museum to follow to see some of the artifacts you learn about here.

L. K.

A free must see in London ! They have a revolving exhibit on the first floor as well which makes it all the more a treat to visit.

A. R.

Amazing. Simply amazing. Rather spiritual and a very peaceful place. Excellent for inner reflection. At least that is what I found. Also fantastic for history buffs, the Mitharium is quite simply fascinating. Definitely worth a visit

J. P.

Really a great place of historical value. Well managed and restored. Would highly recommend.

M. G.

Very interesting Roman remains, with lots of money spent on portraying and explaining it well. Worthy of a half-hour visit. Toilets excellent too. Ands it's FREE!

A. S.

Something a little different - definitely worth visiting and reading the exhibition on the way to 'the experience' on the lowest level so you know what you're walking in to...

G. S.

Absolutely amazing. Well presented and great audio experience. Well worth it for a bit of Roman history in London!

J. H.

Amazing visit yesterday to the Mithraeum. Inspired by a trip to Rome in 2019 and upon reading a Ben Kane novel I decided to buy something Roman for the house. Eventually I settled on a 3,000 year old head of the God Mithras. The whole temple experience bought to life my whole imagination. The dark, gloomy, haunting setting was awesome as this would of been like what it was back in Roman times. The interactive displays in the museum are awesome and the staff are absolutely lovely. The one chap gave me an interactive tablet so I could read up more on the artefacts of which are in a glass case before you enter the Mithraeum. This is one of the best things in London to discover and it's amazing it's free of charge. Once again I'd like to say thank you to the lovely enthusiastic staff who made me feel very welcome 🙏 All the Best James :)

S.

It was entertaining and very short, like 20 minutes overall. A good stop.

b. p. 2.

A fascinating museum that shows an aspect to ancient Roman religion in London. It’s a small museum with three floors that contains the original foundations of the temple and many artefacts. The staff are friendly and welcoming too. If you’re interested in history and archaeology, this is a must see.

R. C. S.

The toilets are immaculate. The exhibit itself is quite small - there isn't much to look at - but it is fairly interesting nonetheless. Staff are polite and great!

J. N.

Highly recommended, we had amazing guide, she was super insightful, and the show at the end was great!

K.

A rich history tucked away near bank station. Definitely worth a visit. There is an immersive experience for the temple that lasts around 5 minutes. The staff are very sweet and helpful. The vibe is quite eerie but intriguing.

A. G.

A bit of a hidden gem, 7 metres underground, a whole Roman temple to Mithras. Well preserved and restored with great lighting effects and a audio presentation too of the sounds you may have heard in the temple over 2000 years ago.

Y. M.

Small museum space but interesting, the temple ruins beneath are fascinating to see- suitable for kids and a quick culture pitstop

S. W.

Amazing archeological finds displayed beautifully. Staff are super helpful. We showed up without a ticket but the staff showed us how to get a ticket immediately on our phones. We were so happy to be allowed to visit this amazing site!

H. L.

Definelty worth visiting, some interesting information and for free. Only thing is that they don't have a proper description of the temple itself, everything but.

S. T.

Worth the visit!! A lot!! When i booked the tickets i said too myself to not have a lot expectations because it was small. But from the moment i went in i was amazed, especially when i saw the "show"!!

w.

Not much to see, but it's free. Good light show, and the effects are good using smoke and beams of light. However, projections of people showing how the Mithraeum might have been used, would be good. 20 mins of your life is all you need to see this.

m. c.

Surprising find. Book in advance and free but let us in anyway. Top floor is finds, level below info on the temple and cult, floor below that immersive experience around the temple. Takes about 30 mins a visit.

L. H.

A small but impressive museum. Booking in advance required, but free to enter.

K. P.

The London Mithraeum is an incredible example of how museums could present history and artefacts if they had better funding. A diverse selection of Roman artefacts are on-display along with immersive visual and audio presentations and interactive exhibits exploring the history of the mysterious Cult of Mithras. The Main event is the atmospheric remains of the Londinium Mithraeum 7 metres below street level, underneath the Bloomberg European Head offices. Helpful, friendly & knowledgable staff. Excellent insight into Londinuum of days gone.

G. L.

Fantastic experience, entry is free but book a slot online to visit, if you don't you can do it when you get there. It's small but very educational and is a wonderful place to visit.

R. N.

A true historical site in London. Great site and the history is laid out brilliantly.

Z. S.

This is a very lovely and well curated museum. You're able to take in all the exhibits and read all the information without feeling rushed. After navigating the first 2 floors you're treated to an amazing experience at the last floor where the temple comes to life. This is a lovely experience and very enjoyable for friends and family if all ages.

L. G.

Wow, what a fascinating find, history and mystery around every corner in our wonderfulcapital. Careful you could easily miss it, to left of Bank tube station.

F. F.

Interesting exhibition with a lof of information. Smaller than anticipated, takes about 1 hour to explore fully!

L. B.

A wonderful, magical experience, a rare treat for anyone who appreciates the best of the Roman empire, my two sisters and myself often visited the temple of Mithras back in the sixties and seventies when it was located nearby on top of a brick and paved podium exposed to the air, it is now at last given a proper home and is an enthralling and mystical way to enjoy the ancient worship to a Roman God, I was out on an afternoon visit to the city of London with my friend from the suburbs, I had already known that the temple had a new home but not where it now was, we stumbled across it by chance and made the most of our opportunity, the display of the samples of the artifacts discovered was astounding and being told by the guide that this was a fraction of what had been found was intriguing, descending the stairs to the lower level, we sat and listened to the audio visual background to the history of the the god Mithras while we waited for our chance to view the temple, we entered in pitch darkness and found a vantage point to stand as others did to gain the experience, I will not spoil the surprise by telling you what we saw but it was powerful and purveyed the mystical cult following of a little known Roman God, it was both entertaining and thought provoking at the same time, I found it rewarding to see an old friend given the justice it deserves and at last be properly put on display and allow visitors to understand the importance of the Roman empire in ancient London, for those who seek to find this place, it is up a side street opposite Cannon street station or can be accessed from Cheapside, either way if you are visiting the city of London and are interested in the History of London then add this to your list of places to visit.

D. T.

I have given this a 5 based on the fact that it is free entry (albeit you do need to book tickets to reserve a space). It is a mix of reconstruction and original temple being a few metres aware from the actual temple that was on the site and found during excavations for building works. The light show and revelation of the temple is quite impressive and there are a few minutes at the end to wander about the take some photos without people in them.

A. S.

Pretty short but very fascinating museum. It was pretty cool to step through into Roman-era London. Would definitely recommend. Its also not that long, probably about an hour-ish. There's a little immersive experience that is worth checking out.

R. C.

The museum was quite small. The artefact wall was very interesting. Although the immersive temple experience was a very nice addition to the museum, I was expected it to have a bit more context. It is free to entry, but requires tickets to be booked in advance.

M.

It's an ok place. London isn't famous for its Roman ruins so all you get within this city is a lot of enhancement built around what little is left of them to maximise the experience, which is the best they can do, and the English are usually great at doing this. Of this particular site, all is left is really just the basements of the building. The experience is actually quite immersive. It starts with a huge wall of artefacts at the entrance, a waiting room style mid-section downstairs with some videos and a few displays, ending in a subterranean room with suspended glass walkways from which you can admire the remains, while a lighting show takes place and a recorded playlist explains the history of the Mithraeum, including real life scenarios and music. Fabulous conservation job, but nothing compared to what other European cities can offer when it comes to Roman buildings.

J. G.

Not a mega amount to see but interesting for a whistle-stop visit. Staff were good, the guy I chatted with was v knowledgeable. Loos fantastic. Portable Korean temple art had my BS detector twitching.

I.

Great little museum, a hidden gem of London. So happy I popped in after seeing as in London Tube. The ground floor has a modern art exposition and also a display of artifacts which can be read about in a tablet provided. Going down 7 metered, to roughly where the original Mithraeum was, will bring you to a relatively small sized room which is enveloped in darkness- and the rest you have to see for yourself! P.S. This museum is free, so there is absoluty no excuse for not visiting in when in London!!!

L. S.

It's not a bad attraction, they have put a lot of thought into the display. When i heard it was called an immersive experience i rolled my eyes, but i was really surprised by the whole thing. Its definitely worth seeing. The atmosphere and sound effects are fantastic. Coupled with it being on three floors with a huge amount of content. It a good 30 minutes treat.

H. S.

Found this by chance when searching things to do in the area. It's free and well worth a visit. Full of interesting Roman artifacts and a lot of information on the interactive screens. The sound and light show is short but again very informative. Something different.

S. C.

What a fantastic place. Really interesting exhibits and a great experience which makes you feel like you are really there hundreds of years ago experiencing what it wa's like. And it's free entry. Visit once

P. I. B.

Was invited by a friend (I didn't know of it); what a fantastic discovery! Wonderful welcoming staff and really excellent curated displays make for a fascinating visit - and it's free! Highly recommended 💝

l. b.

A quick visit but well worth the time if you are interested st all in history. Geat artifacts.

H.

Fascinating piece of history in the heart of London, a good place to spend an hour if you're in the area.

M. S.

Can recommend to history enthusiasts. Interesting piece of British history during the Roman empire.

J. W.

Interesting site. Needs more information and less dramatics. The interesting roman artifacts are badly displayed, such a waste. You end up with neckache and not even basic details about some. An amateur could do better! As for the weird Chinese jellyfish art display, totally daft.

R.

Hidden museum in London !!! . This place can be accesed through Bloomberg London building. The museum is quite small but there are many supporting figures. No entrance fee if you want to visit the place. Instead you need to book in advance before arrival as they will limit the number of visitor inside.

M. D.

A little gem hidden at Walbrook (next to Bank Station exit). Small but very carefully designed exhibition. Witnesses the ceremony inside Roman Mithraeum temple excavated after the second world war. The audio and light show in the temple is quite powerful.

G.

Amazing experience! Free access to the rests of this temple of Mithra, with exhibition of objects found (and tablets to get an explanation of each one), sound and mist to create the best atmosphere. Staff is welcoming and a booklet/guide is provided. Must see!!!

c. w.

Very interesting. Just opposite cannon street station.

m.

The London Mithraeum is the site an ancient Roman the Temple of Mithras that lies in the basement of a building belonging to Bloomberg. The artefacts on display are fantastic and beautifully arranged by the curators. One level down are some educational resources describing the temple and about the cult of Mithras. The absolutely outstanding part of the visit is the reconstructed ruins of the temple as they appeared at the end of the excavation in 1954. It's amazing to think that apart from the wood, render and lime mortar, the large majority of the stones and bricks are original. Before visiting, keep in mind that a free ticket needs to be pre-booked. Which you can do online.

C. F.

Helpful staff, excellent information available, but wasn't keen on the semi-satanic sol et lumière experience which was the only way of seeing the temple illuminated - it was very creepy indeed! Having known and visited the temple ruins many times at its former location, I found it disappointing to not be able to see the temple properly other than under these conditions.

R. T.

I don’t want to give this five stars, but I have to otherwise I would seem “uncultured”. I’m not convinced that these peoples lives were anymore interesting than ours are right now. I don’t learn anything that I can apply in real life, yes I like history but actually being where it happened is a bit of a hassle. Honestly the building is nice, kudos to Mr.Bloomberg for dropping a billion on it.

W. B.

No expense has been spared in this painstaking reconstructed temple of an enigmatic Roman cult. What would otherwise be simple ruins are brought to life in dramatic fashion using a theatrical combination of choreographed architectural light and sound. The museum aspect of the piece was a trio of interactive screens outlining specifics of the space, and a ethereal and slightly enigmatic video telling a vague story of the cult. Definitely worth a visit, but the story of the space could be clearer.

J. W.

A very well executed museum which takes you deep below the surface to discover a hidden temple. Excellent use of audio/visual effects to create an immersive experience.

M. A.

Has to be a 5 star as free and a good exhibition of Roman artefacts. Well done Bloomburg for financing the display which would have been above and beyond the planning requirements.

A. H.

Beautiful and atmospheric. Friendly staff and very clean facilities. My only slight gripe is that there is no gift shop. I feel that they are missing an opportunity there. A fantastic place to visit for free. Expect the whole experience to last little more than an hour.

M.

Incredible part of London's Roman history

E. A.

Really appreciate the efforts taken to restore and maintain the temple remains. They also have a immersive experience of around 5 minutes to explain how the temple would have been in the ancient days.

T. H.

Very informative. Great for a quick tour of Roman history. Free as well! Can't complain!

T. &. Z. H.

Interesting place to go on a pre-booked visit. Weather forecast wasn't great , so decided to try some places under cover . A couple of areas to read up on the details of the temple , before being let in to see the Temple of Mithras for a timed viewing . Pleasant staff . Good way to spend 30 minutes or so .

R. B.

The London Mithraeum is a gem in the centre of London, built on the site of the Roman temple to Mithras. The artifacts from this site were well displayed and the information in the atrium to the temple was very interesting. The temple experience was brilliant and there was time to ask questions about the temple and the Mithras faith. All in all a fascinating experience if interested in Roman belief systems of the second century or ancient religions.

R. C. M.

It's a pleasurable experience and well documented. The guide was extremely kind, we didn't have pre-booked tickets but made us feel very welcome and we stayed for the last show. The contemporary piece by Do Ho Suh is a lovely contrast but nicely connected to the history of the site. Th immersive multi-sensorial experience on the site of the original temple of Mithras takes you back to ancient and miaterous times of roman Londinium. Love it!

J. T.

Really amazing - literally a hidden gem.

S. M.

Really great experience 7 m below one of the most luxurious building in the City. The remains of a roman temple were discovered and reconstructed. The exhibition is well-organised with tablets and boards. The original temple is shown by means of lights and a misty atmosphere.

M. S.

Very interesting, displays excellent

N. B.

Definitely worth visiting. About an hour to look around including the immersive experience.

M. G.

Excellent display of objects found and good introduction to the site. The actual Mithreum ruins are imaginatively exhibited with sound and light. The only gripe that stops this being a five star review is that you have to hang about until you are allowed in, in small groups.

K. K.

This is one of the coolest museums I had been in a long time. It is more of an experience rather than an actual museum. They have an ancient artifact wall and information about each one. Then you go down to see the ancient ruins. When you go into the room, it takes you through different sound effects and various information about the ruins. This is also free which is awesome!!! Definitly worth a visit and highly recomend it. Also, the people who work there are amazing and full of information.

I. S.

My friends suggested to go there, it is a small Museum but full of history, if you haven't been there, you should go.

K. N.

The Mithraeum is right up there as one of London's greatest hidden gems. It's almost secret. This restored Roman temple was discovered not too long ago in 1954 and was dedicated to the roman God, Mithra. This temple was home to the men-only cult club that worshipped the God. It was a bit of a gentleman's club if you will. When I first heard of it and stepped inside, I was amazed I'd never, ever heard of it before. It's hardly mentioned anywhere and unless you're close to it (3 minutes walk from Bank tube station) you might never have heard it too. Thankfully, the good people at Bloomberg has restored the temple and is open to the public to visit for FREE. On the first floor, I saw a display of artefacts discovered when the temple was unearthed. The main event is below ground level where the temple lives. The temple is reimagined in an atmospheric room with audio speakers hanging above you to evoke the spectre that would have been thousands of years ago with the chanting of Latin while light fades in and out. The visit will be short - I was in an out in 40 minutes - but it's so worth visiting. It's one of few places where you get to experience 'Londinium.'

B. A.

A fantastic exhibit and an excellent experience all in all. Very interesting all throughout and it wasn’t too packed what would’ve possibly ruined it. The visit took less than an hour and it was really interesting.

C.

The light show was quite fascinating, but the gallery was much smaller than I thought. It would be great if they could hire some actors to recreate the scene of the rituals to make the experience more entertaining.

J. W.

Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but a friendly welcome was offered and an explanation of the site. Interesting, and free, location.

H. W. K.

Very informative details of this London archaeological site and the Roman temple. Free entrance and also contemporary art exhibition.

M. H.

We carried on our tour of the City, next stop the London Mithraeum. This is a Roman temple to the god Mithras that was discovered in the 50's and has now been rebuilt under Bloomberg's European headquarters, at the original Roman street level. When we arrived we were told the next group had just left and we could catch them up so we walked through the exhibition and down to the basement level. We went into the temple space and it was almost completely dark and then some weird latin chanting started. I did wonder what the hell I had got us into but it was actually excellent, it gave you a very real sense of what it would have been like to be in the temple 2000 years ago. After a while the audo ended and the lights were brightened so we could look around the temple. To be fair there isn't really much left of it and all that is there is just a stone floor and lower wall level but the mental impression of the temple still remained after the display. There was a very good interactive exhibition about the history of the temple and the artifacts that have been discovered and what we know about Mithras as a religion (not much). There was also some very strange modern 'art'.

R. C.

An interesting part of London's history, but with a somewhat minimalist experience. Still worth visiting if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a long trip just to see it.

J. G.

Excellent informative exhibition about an intriguing ancient (pre christian) temple to Mithras

V. S.

A gem in the center of the city. Not very well known but if you go and see it you'll wonder why. Below the Bloomberg building in London is the Mithraeum which the Bloomberg organisation has carefully restored and made available to visitors to see. Booking in advance is recommended. There is no ticket and you are allowed a visit of about 20 minutes. A great presentation using sound and light.

N. H.

A lovingly preserved creation of a temple to the Roman God Mithras. Many artifacts are displayed from the excavation together with an interactive display which should be reviewed before going down a floor to the recreated temple ruins to give you the best understanding. A gem of a secret attraction in London. Very easy to find, just opposite Cannon Street Station.

A. T.

The museum is small and interactive. Bookings are required. Staff is super polite and helpful. It takes around 30-40 minutes to view the exhibition and visit all 3 levels. One forgets for a while all the hustle of the City above the ground.

L.

Loved our visit! Fantastic art exhibition on the 1st floor followed by a really informative floor about the Mithraeum and the immersive experience in the temple itself. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and our guide was incredible. She offered a very insightful tour around the museum. Thank you for a great day out!

A. R.

You have to book this in advance and it's free. Over three floors it is a little low key as an experience but I have I wanted to go for a long time. What's missing?

G. H.

Really interesting small free museum. Good for a 1 hour stop in London. Need to pre-book

y. m.

Chanced by this really interesting museum on my way to brunch. Bloomberg has done such a fantastic job restoring this old temple, it’s like a little secret hidden away at the bottom. Even the whole display on the things they found underground was incredibly well curated and display with this amazing iPad thingy that gives you all the information. It won’t take you more than 45 mins but totally worth it!

S. H.

It's amazing what you can find in the centre of built up City. This little gem is an interesting place to spend an hour looking at old Roman artifacts, seeing the computer information and then visiting the temple itself. It's smaller than I imagined but well worth a visit, and they've done the atmospherics quite well.

P. F. G.

Great place to visit and beautiful sound and light display. You feel the presence of something mysterious and mystic at this place.

M. T.

It’s a small but great museum! If you’re interested in ancient Roman civilisation, would recommend

J. G.

I loved the lighting effects in the main chamber, made it all much more engaging. Smaller than I expected, but actually a great 'filler' London attraction because you could easily look at it all in 20 minutes of you're short on time (or much longer if you're really keen).

R. K.

Excellent display of archeological finds and an "experience" that gives a feeling of being in the Temple of Mithras. Helpful staff.

C. P.

Really amazing to see a Roman temple from thousands of years ago that was originally on this spot in London . Nicely lit and the audio visuals are done really well. Definitely worth a visit and it's free! Book online for a date and time though

L. B.

Excellent, immersive experience, friendly informative staff. Free to book, only takes an hour, well worth a visit.

G. H.

A lot of interesting background info crammed into a small room via interactive touchscreen displays. The mithræum itself is beautifully displayed in a dark room with mist, lights and well placed shadows to create the illusion of walls and columns. Elegant in its simplicity.

C. C.

Really small museum, but really worth visiting. Love the interactive aspect to it. Although free to get in, you will need to book online in advance.

M. R.

An exceptional example of great museum design - the use of lights, sounds and mist really brings the temple back to life. The entrance is free, booking is required. Will take around 45 minutes for the entire thing

M. P.

Mystical. Well worth a visit. It’s a short guided tour with a five minute audio and light show. An incredible place underneath enormous office blocks in the heart of the City.

w. “.

The coolest thing to do in London takes less than 15 mins and is totally free. Even if you know nothing about mythology (like me), there are three touch screens giving brief details on what you're going to see. The immersive experience is awesome. I don't want to give it away. Check out their website for all the info.

A. P.

Genuine hidden gem! Small but really well managed. A great curiosity to check out.

I. N.

Yay for the Roman past souvenirs in London! Visit the real excavation site of Roman temple of Mithras. The experience starts from the ground with the limited-time exhibition of London places in song (London Jukebox by Susan Hiller) followed by the Roman artefacts. Going one level down, the history of the temple is narrated by several archeologists. The finale is when you descend into the temple itself. One cannot help but wonder of such ancient proof as a part of London story.

S. W.

Fun visit although it's quite small so does t take long to see it all. Interesting!

S. R.

Very well worth a visit, probably only need 30 mins, need to book in advance. When 9m down at the Roman floor level first there is lighting to create atmosphere and then they turn the lights up for photos. V helpful staff, lovely handout..and it's free

M. J.

It's an ok place, but the major part is still closed (think that's why entrance is free) The basement where the temple is, is really nice, but it doesn't have any type of information or history plaques on the walls. Good, but could be alot better. But after all, it's free entrance.

K. S.

It's amazing what kind of experience they managed to build around what in other parts of Europe would be a pretty unremarkable ruin. The interactive tablets are a huge plus. The voice actors' Latin is the only minus.

M. E.

Really supportive staff. fabulous introduction to roman London

C. C.

Loved this experience! Wonderful little museum with dramatic piece by the ruins. Definitely recommend a visit if you are in London. Also - its free!

y. f.

Really friendly staff. Full of nice information. You can book online for free tho some people just show up and they were allow to enter as well (maybe to much people that day, so you can try your luck). The actual show last less approximately 10 mins, so you can spend here 30-40 mins and still make the most of it.

L. M.

Roman ruins and modern technology put together to give you an idea what it looked like and how the god Mithras was worshipped. Very interesting place. A must see when you visit the City of London.

G. D.

An immersive experience of a large Mithraeum, a Roman era temple for a male cult celebrating the Roman god Mithras. The artifacts are fascinating, and the analysis and aural description engaging, but the experience you leave with is a 5 minute audio visual immersion on the site of the reconstructed Mithraeum of what we can imagine to have been the sounds of the temple. Very well done and a unique way to experience a Roman ruin.

a. h.

This is a must do if you're visiting London. What's more, it's free. Just remember to book a time for your visit then walk up to the Guildhall gallery where you can see the amphitheatre, also for free - not to mention some great art!

R. P.

Really well done presentation of an archaeological site - what could have been rather dull was brought to life with a great audio visual presentation. Free as well, worth a visit (need to book)

A. F.

Excellent exhibition and lighting. Quite a pity that the staff's knowledge of the site and it's purpose was so woefully inadequate.

D. A.

Shall but perfectly formed. A good level of information about the artefacts on display.

C. S.

If you’re around Bank then definitely call into the London Mithraeum. The visit will take about 30 minutes and involves a short ‘experience’ where you’ll get to feel what it was like back when the temple was used.

M. L.

Amazing to see historical sites deep in the heart of london.

A. F.

The London Mithraeum is a little gem of a museum. It’s small and easy to go through in about an hour. They have a great kids booklet with fun 4-colour pencils that kept my kids hunting for “treasure” while we adults enjoyed a mini-history lesson with the docent. We may have to come back to enjoy the audio-visual show that is on hold due to COVID, but still worth a visit without that if you are in the neighbourhood. Also, nicest public bathrooms I have ever been in!

P. M.

A beautiful building and friendly staff. Upon arrival, Victoria was very kind, patient and helpful. Oliver at Roman site was super friendly, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions without hesitation. He knew what he was talking about. I will definately be back with some friends.

G. H.

Great exhibit with useful explanations and really knowledgable staff. The previous owners of the site relocated the Roman remains elsewhere so when Bloomberg bought the plot in 2012, they brought them back to their original location and then built this mini museum to show them, for free, to anyone passing. Well worth a trip to see, even if only for the spooky smoke and light show at the end. Also, the most beautiful disabled toilet in Square Mile.

D. H.

This is the second Mithraeum I have visited, the first being in Jajce, Bosnia, and frankly the one in Jajce is better. Whilst the London Mithraeum is large, it is a reconstruction, near its original location. The one in Jajce, whilst smaller, is as found, with the altar in place. The London one scores because it has a large quantity of artefacts found at the site. But it imposes simulated worship sounds - this was a secret cult, so who knows? - and dramatic lighting to big up the site.

H. R.

Brilliant hidden gem of london takes about an hour on a quiet day. Interactive ipads to use and the temple display is cleverly done. MUST SEE and its free!

M. M. L.

Incredible archaeological site. The new display of the Mithraeum worths the visit. Great museological display of the ancient Roman temple, and a wonderful inmersive experience in it.

P. M.

Become immersed in a spatial experience of Roman London. The use of light and 3d sound brings the Roman ruin to life for a short but engaging experience. Book your place online first.

S. K.

Very interesting history. The display information is presented really well. Probably the best I've seen. It's free to enter but you do need to book ahead.

t.

Hidden gem, very interesting, free and only need about 40 minutes to visit...

L.

Ancient Roman temple with an audio-visual experience. There are two small galleries displaying artefacts with digital tablets providing historical context. The whole thing will take you about 30 minutes to an hour. Online booking essential.

J. W.

An exhibition comprised of three parts based around a Roman temple - at ground floor level, there are a number of items found during the building work that recently took place on the site. One floor down is the waiting room before you are allowed in to see the temple itself - in this waiting room, there are four or five interactive displays that explain important elements of the Mithraeum in more detail. It must be said that, from what can be gathered from these exhibits, there is a great deal of guesswork about the rituals of the temple - a case of "nobody knows who they were or what they were doing". One of the other exhibits here explains that the Tauroctony, the main marble relief that was originally pride of place on the altar, now resides in the Museum of London rather than here - that seems a shame. Finally, at 20 minute intervals, groups are admitted to the lowest level, and treated to a sound and light show to add atmosphere to what is a ultimately revealed to be an underwhelming ruin, when the lights are brought up. Given all the stones have been moved twice and rebuilt in a new position due to building work over the last few decades, it makes it even more difficult to fully engage with the experience of seeing them. It's an interesting diversion if you have 20 minutes spare (although you will need to book in advance), but it's not worth a special trip in my view. Admission was free at the time of writing.

B.

A very good small museum. Completely free to enter, i hoped i could get a small magnet as i usually do from everywhere i go but they dont have any gift shop. It shouldnt take long to walk around, perhaps an hour. I would suggest very much if youre in the area perhaps visiting st pauls.

P. L.

Very interesting, but small. Immersive experience very clever. No complaints as it is free to enter. Great staff.

m. L. (.

Immersive theater is pretty cool, n the explanations on iPad also provide some intriguing stories. An interesting way to tell the history. ( my visiting time is around 40mins)

A. S.

Excellent day out. Last only 11 mins but great as a tour of unknown hidden london

G. A.

Absolutely incredible place. Hardly known about, free to visit, and breathtakingly well presented. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Really excellent place.

L. J. S.

A small museum, but showcased the history of the place really well. I loved the old map of London. Makes you realise how the place has changed throughout the years. And btw, this attraction is free.

A. J.

A very different experience in London Well documented archeological site. Worth the visit to Roman Londinium

k.

Small but sweet exhibition of the temple ruins found on the Bloomberg headquarters site

S. S.

Absolutely fascinating. An amazing in site into the history all around us in London....

D. K.

A really fascinating reinterpretation of the Roman Temple of Mithras. I remember the site before redevelopment when it was a wind blown litter strewn place at the side of a busy road. Well done to the developers for what they have achieved

G. B.

Quite breath taking - so well designed and an amazing experience for free. There was time to walk round the remains after the light and sound show to take pictures

C. P.

Fabulous that this ancient temple has been saved and kept for the public to see, for free too.

T. S.

Fascinating remains of a Roman temple, well presented and incredibly atmospheric.

v. k.

This is one of the museum in London. You can see the remains of the Roman temple built 1000 of years ago. The temple had been preserved and lies around 9m underneath the Bloomberg building in London. Nearest station is Cannon Street and Bank.

J. W.

Enjoyable but can't help thinking it lacks some authenticity it now being in its third location. Apparently "the experience" is somewhat dulled down due to you know what. There is no mist or street sound. However, the lack of people gives you a lot longer to absorb what is there and talk to the excellent guide. I still don't understand why the main artefact, the head of Mithras is not on display here. Instead you have to admire a perspex cut out.

M. B.

Excellently and engagingly presented. I saw it in its original, unloved state, stuck on a pavement and visited by nobody. Huge improvement: still free but book online first.

P. F.

One of the best museums in London. It's simple and has a clear topic and doesn't get boring like the natural history museum. I learnt something I never knew about! It's short, so don't expect to be in there for long

R. D.

A stunning recreation of the Temple, now in it's original location. Beautifully maintained and presented, the lighting and sound provides a mystical recreation of the Temple that is truly wonderful to be part of

S. S.

Would recommend downloading the relevant app in advance as you can use it to scan the various QR codes to give you info about the various aspects of the Mithraeum. There is wifi if you need to download it whilst there. We enjoyed our visit, found it informative and believe the teams have done a great job of trying to restore it as best as possible to give you a sense of what it was like. If you're a london history buff then i would recommend.

S. B.

Amazing collection of Roman artefacts plus the arqueological site of the Midras Temple.

V. O.

Small but fascinating, subterranean remains of Roman temple. Interesting short film on mezzanine floor. Takes about 45mins, free, but currently need to book entry time (May 2021).

E. F.

Very atmospheric and mysterious and even deliciously spooky. We chanced upon this exquisite exhibit and it turned into a highlight of our visit. Rather a hidden gem. No one knows much about Mithraism (I wish the odd caps that show up on the cult figure were manufactured for souvenirs) though widespread throughout the Roman Empire. Just give yourselves over to the all-immersive experience of this imaginative installation.

R. D.

I have given this 5 stars as a fantastic effort has been made in the reconstruction of this old temple. Atmospheric, interesting and relocated to its original site (more or less) well below current ground level. It was a home of a mystery cult so entirely appropriate you descend into the ground beneath the city. I remember it from when it was located in the open air and covered in crazy paving, so different. There is an interesting exhibition with it too. It is also free, they do recommend booking though.

T. W.

Nice location. Booking in advance requiered. Unfortunately at our visit without light and soundshow at the temple. Friendly staff.

i. c.

Small but interesting little museum in the Bloomberg building revealing a little Roman London, around and under us in the City. Worth a visit. Unfortunately the first man you meet by the door to “welcome” you in is so unfriendly and unwelcoming, but once you get past him the young guide Oliver is good.

F. S.

Good museum, excellent bit AV and lighting

B. A.

The ruins and experience were quite nice! The visual experience were a bit underwhelming!

C. G.

Very small, was expecting much more to do and see, but what was there was very interesting. Very well organised.

N. F.

Unexpected slice of unique London history curated in a sleek and modern environment.

M. L.

Nice show with voice and lights getting you to experience what happened 2000 years ago at this place.

B. C.

Definitely stop by this hidden gem. It won't take ya more than about 20 minutes, but who knew about the ancient cult of Mithras? Not me. And the best part? It's for free!! Kudos to the Bloomberg people for going above and beyond on this exhibit.

D. I.

Very interesting - particular the temple on the lower floor. Excellent lighting and sound effects to highlight the interesting history.

K. V.

Ancient temple dedictaed to the Pagan roman cult of Mithras, this is the best preserved such site from Roman times in London. its dicovery during post WW2 excavations received great public attention. The museum us a reconstruction of the original temple, with the original parts of the temple found during excavation. A visit to the place will not take long as its not information heavy, and scholarly types will be left hungry. the head of the God Mithras is preserved seperately in the Museum of London, which is nearby. Visit if you're charmed by Roman Londonium or a history buff.

K. C.

A lovely quiet and serene place in the heart of London. Amazing artefacts. Free entry.

A. W.

We were somewhat disappointed that the light show was not available. However our excellent guide gave us a very informed presentation which made up for it. Thank you so much.

K.

A Roman temple in London for sure is very intriguing . A small museum but this one does surprise, a quick stop but very enlightening on the Roman days in Britain.

K. R.

A proper hidden gem. So much more than we were expecting.

S. T.

Fantastic atmospheric museum stronger at space. Some fantastic exhibits with interactive pads to guide you through. The main temple is a bit spooky and might not appeal to young children. It won't take long to visit, but it's a great free attraction if you're in the area

S. B.

Very interesting experience...the temple uncoverd under the new building makes.you go back In time and reflect about cultures and beliefs.

T. G.

Really beautifully done! Free and takes about 15-20min. Well worth checking out:)

L. J.

Very interesting, especially if you're interested in archaeology, lots of beautiful finds

o. m.

Amazed of Roman history, good to see some ancient of Romans left off in the middle of London city.

A. R.

Amazing piece of archaeology, sympathetically done to make it both an informative and immersive experience

A. C. C.

Interesting place to visit, with very helpful staff. Makes me wonder what is hidden under the other skyscrapers in the city.

T. P.

Very well laid out museum with good attention to detail, extraordinary attention to detail and cleanliness. The lights and sounds exhibition is really interesting although being sent out after 18 minutes to let them reset means you dont get loads of time to look around. Children got a great activity kit which they completed

A.

Fantastic immersive experience in the ancient temple, and tickets are free! Would highly recommend.

D. P.

It's an expensively created exhibition. But the"experience" is a bit amateur and a number of improvement s could be made by an experienced curator.

S. B.

It was a lovely surprise finding this museum. The interact experience and all the information provided were excellent.

T. V.

Good experience but rather on the small side. Free admission however so well worth checking out

A. S.

The site was really cool. The rest seemed a bit like they were trying to be too cool. It would be better if they had a short introductory video instead of layered audio while you are trying to read the displays. The Roman bath house in London is more worthwhile if you can only pick one. And there is an actual guide who talks through some things that are informative.

R. M.

A nice little hidden gem of Roman London not far from bank station worth a visit

K. R.

Modern and well exposed...doesn’t take longer than 1 hour to see everything but definitely worth going (make your free reservation online)

M. H.

I very much enjoyed my visit but be warned it is an exhibit not a museum or gallery. As Bloomberg say on their website, a 40 minute visit to see it all, and then perhaps you've done it twice over. With Bloomberg funding it is as, you'd expect, very, very, well presented, and free. It is literally next door to one entrance of Bank underground station, good if it is raining! But it is only one modest size excavation, so treat it only as one short stop on a tour of sites and you won't be disappointed.

D. M.

Interesting to learn a bit of London history. The mithraeum experience was not as exciting as I expected but still good. Check it out if you are in the area

J. B.

One of the few museums in the City of London. Really cool to the history of London and the Roman remains. Very small space with a small check-in and no gift shop. The employees are fantastic and like all other London museums, it's free. The whole thing takes about 30 minutes. Other than the main remains there isn't too much else to see but it is a must-see regardless.

p. s.

For a modern museum, this place is top notch. Well laid out, informative, organised and a pleasure to walk round. The displays are very well set out and easy to understand and with the Touch Screens very easy to use. The booklet you're given helps and there's a recorded spoken guide tool too and it's in many languages, so no problems. It's a pleasure to spend time in this place and learn, so to the people that run the Mithraeum keep up the good work and keep it going for future generations to enjoy.

L. S.

This is a well done little exhibit with wonderful staff. I loved how interactive everything was and how much detailed information about Mithraism and this Mithraeum was included in the exhibit. It was also really cool that they had activity booklets for younger kids. Plus the whole thing is free! I definitely recommend taking 30 minutes to check out this place if you’re in the area.

S. L.

Great place. Easy access with lifts if needed and lots of seating. Several interactive displays and tablets which allow you to browse information at your own pace. Viewings of the temple every 20 minutes. Perfect place to visit during a lunch break.

D. B.

Really interesting place to visit. The (reconstructed) ruins aren't very big, and you can do a full visit in around 45 mins.

E. O.

A fantastic little museum. Located near St. Paul's cathedral this is a relatively small museum but its dense with information. Totally free this museum has a lot of interactivity with its displays. You can learn a lot here not just about the temple and cult of Mithras but also Roman Britain culture. The innovative way they displayed artifacts really grabbed my attention. I also loved the audio/visual recreation in the temple. You can complete this in about an hour.

N. N.

Excellent small museum. Very interesting, and the Temple is absolutely amazing Staff very knowledgeable also. Highly recommended.

J. H.

Informative free museum with friendly staff.

C. S.

Amazing, beautiful experience in the temple. Would recommend!

D. B.

I think this is one if the few places genuinely improved by the 'audio visyal experience' treatment. They have done an excellent job of bringing a pile of stones to life. Great to be able to talk to the curators after too. Only minus one star for the 10-15 minute wait for the start of the event, could just allow you to come in and listen through if you wanted

J. H.

Very interesting exhibition. A huge glass case with lots of Roman items found during the excavation of the site. Items well displayed and just the right amount of stuff to read. The staff were friendly and informative . Worth a visit if you're in the area.

M. S.

The museum itself is quite small but enjoyable. The tapestry in the main hall is nice, the other sculpture not really. It's a little showcase of the Roman's remains found during the excavation. I particularly enjoyed the entertaining show of lights and sounds played in the underground floor, where the remains of a temple lye. All the staff was really friendly and sociable, making you feel comfortable. In the surrounding area, there are a few coffee and food shops to relax after the visit.

L. R.

Very interesting. Really helpful staff and great facilities. It doesn't take long to see the mithraeum so make it part of your day rather than your destination. The Guildhall is just down the road and well worth a visit too.

N.

It was an interesting place to check out! Much smaller than I expected. To see the actual ruins you must go every 20 minutes on a guided immersive experience (still free). The experience was a little underwhelming and it was unclear what we were witnessing or when the experience was over. Still worth a visit in your spare time.

V. V.

Fantastic displays of Roman artifacts. The interactive display around the ruins was a little flat for me. Excellent accessibility facilities. Very nicely done though.. was impressed with the set up.

D. K.

Wow. A free exhibition that's worth seeing.

J. H.

It's a small museum located under Bloomberg's London HQ. The entrance is right next to one of the many entry/exit points of the Central Line tube stations. It's of significant archaeological importance as it's one of few Roman era temples discovered in London. There's an interesting, but brief, show within the temple itself which is several meters below ground level. The museum is free to enter but as busy times you may need to book a place via the museum website.

F. J.

An interesting little museum that showcases an ancient Roman temple discovered at the site. Nicely presented, though some might feel the light-and-sound show at the end is a bit over-the-top. Staff were extremely nice and there was a little booklet of activities for kids. See the whole thing in about 30 minutes, but it's free!

C. B.

Amazing small museum in the heart of the city. Top quality artefacts and temple ruins which is situated in the lower level of the museum. Very knowledgeable staff who are engaging and tell you everything about Roman history. Worth the visit and will definitely visit again.

L. S.

Short but great experience in the heart of the city.

R. H.

Very interesting exhibition, but quite small

A.

It was cool, it was free. I feel they could improve the final bit by adding to the temple light show. Possibly adding a glass panel running down the centre of the temple, on which they could project worshipers and maybe a virtual tour guide who can also talk more about roman cults in general.

A. B.

Only took an hour but well worth a visit

J. K.

Amazing ruins that are back where they were discovered. The ruins are maintained and your able to view them up close to see what the temple was really like Free Entry only if you book online in advance. There is a wealth of knowledge on both Roman London and the Temple of Mithraeum.

P. T.

Very child friendly with small workbook to fill in plus details of artifacts on show can be seen on hand held tablets available for everyone. Friendly guides waiting to answer your questions. Clean toilets on site, we took a 5 and 12 year old and enjoyed by children and adults alike.

D. H.

Very interesting historical place inside modern building. Check their website for ticket and more info.

B. D.

What an amazing experience this was. The amount of work that has gone into moving and restoring the temple is amazing. The information on display is so fascinating, and the staff insightful and friendly. The interactive displays are great fun and informal. The main event, seeing the temple of Mithras itself. This has been handle so wonderfully, you just have to go and see it! the atmosphere, sounds, lighting, story that goes along with it makes this a really special experience. If you are planning on visiting London anytime soon, or even if you are local I'd highly recommend playing this a visit. It's free, but remember to book your place ahead of time.

K. A.

The exhibit takes you through a small museum and has a 'sound experience' when you get to the temple. Interesting enough seeing as you don't have to pay. Takes about 20 mins or so to go round

T. J.

I liked this place, such a sence of history under the streets of the city. The lobby where we had to show our ID was full of music about London, with opportunities to listen through earphones and follow the lyrics all around. Lots of artifacts from the archilogical dig. Very interesting to see evidence of other belief systems from long ago.

A. J.

This is a great short experience in the city. You have to book a slot in advance. You are greeted with a short intro by a staff member and given a tablet to view extra details about the artifacts. It's an impressive interface that's easy to navigate. The temple experience itself is every 20 minutes. They have done a great job of recreating what it may have been like. Very tastefully. With sound, light and mist. Try closing your eyes for some of it, feels very much like you are back in 400AD!

P. J.

Fantastic little visit. They have a sound based experience where they recreate what a prayer gathering may have sounded like. It was quite moving actually. There are some splendid artefacts that were found on site. If you like Roman history you'll love this.

L. K.

Interesting place, hidden away but well worth a visit.

B.

Roman history and a light show. It's a see for yourself kind of experience. Free entrance. The show is in a basement and it's dark there in case you have problems with that. The staff is very sweet and friendly and will help you with any enquiries.

I. L.

One of those hidden gems in London. It is a quick visit, so it doesn't feel like one of those long collections in a big museum. From 30 to 45 mins even if you are like me and like to read every single panel. It is much better if you read the info in the room prior to the temple itself so you understand better what you will see. I am not choosing 5 stars because the most important remains found there are not actually in the temple visit but in the museum of London. For me, it would have made mich more sense to keep everything together, although I understand it might not have been the decision of the people preparing the exhibition, so maybe not their fault.

S. J.

Absolutely brilliant place, a real gem within easy walking of London monument. Very interesting, wonderfully laid out and organised, terrifically atmospheric. And free! Just book ahead on the website and enjoy!

J.

This is actually a really interesting and well designed exhibit. Definitely a place to visit if you are in the area, especially considering that it is free to the public. I was actually amazed by the concept of the art which amazingly adds depth where it shouldn't be. Truly mesmerising. You can learn a lot here and on top of the art there are visits to the Temple of Mithras below every 20 minutes. With the lighting the music it is really eerie and could transport you back in time, as if you are engaging in a ritual. The staff are really well informed and extremely friendly, happy to clear anything up for you and just making the whole experience even better.

C. K.

Had no clue this hidden gem existed in London until a friend mentioned it. Very cool to see what London was when the Roman’s lived here. This interactive exhibit will give you insight into the complex and unknown cult of Mithras. Book online for your time slot to ensure you have a place, since they let in people in groups.

A. D.

Fantastic little Roman site, very interesting. There isn't much left of course, but it's very well presented. There are artefacts recovered on site to see, though the major ones are in the Museum of London. Best to go when it's quieter, then you likely don't need to book. Recommended for those interested in London and Roman history.

C. W.

Just brilliant. Superb restoration of the temple to its original place. Good display of objects found during dig. Excellent sound light experience in temple site. It's free but best to book to ensure entry. .

R. S.

Well worth a visit. Free entry. Advance booking almost essential, especially at busy times. Allow about an hour for your visit. Nice wall display of selected artifacts, with further details on the electronic tablets provided. 10 - 20 minute introductory talk. Then each batch of visitors has about 20 minutes experiencing a sound & light display in the actual Mithraeum. Friendly & helpful staff. Thanks.

R. D.

This new archaeological museum in London is exceptional. One bit of advice if you are planning a visit: there is a great deal of background information on the second level but it isn't immediately obvious. Read the displays, and ignore the tourists who stand around chatting while waiting for admission to the site itself.

J. S.

I think it's the world's smallest museum. Nice though. And there's loads of stuff to see nearby.

J. O.

This is a pretty unique place in London and fans of ancient Rome will really enjoy it. There isn't a lot left from the actual temple but the simulated altar is nice and the artifacts are really interesting. Definitely worth a look if you are in the area.

M. W.

A hidden treasure, a free exhibit which goes into great detail on the cult of mithras and the history of that particular temple and the archaeological finds a long with it. The information is clear and detailed. It doesn't take vast amounts of time to do either.

K. W.

Incredible that this is still underneath London streets.

D. B.

The reason I'm deducting a star is because I was expecting there to be more items to see and more of an explanation about Mithras. However at the same time I like the no nonsense nature of the exhibit that means you can see and do everything in 20-40 minutes I'd say. Including seeing the ruins which although aren't in their original position you'd never guess from how faithfully the structure has been recreated.

C. N.

Super cool short experience to learn about smth new

A. C.

Amazing little museum. Visits are timed but didn’t feel in any way rushed. The Roman temple has been very cleverly presented to give a good impression of what it would have been like. Hard to put into words but it’s quite an experience! Good way to spend an hour or so and it’s free, but you do have to book in advance. Friendly and knowledgable staff who were happy to answer any questions.

r. c.

Not much to see really, website said that people spend 45 min on average there, but it was more like 10 minutes. Tax payer money could have been used more creatively then just few light installations. Staff was really nice though 👌

j. h.

An experience like no other. You want more and more of this. Fascinating does not cut it. This is a real gift to the people that has been imagined and imagoneered to the highest standards. Suits scholars and tourists alike as it offers a wide range of artifacts and information as well as the Temple Experience that I engaged with twice from two different viewpoints.

L. D.

Absolutely amazing that admission is free. A great deal of work has been invested into paying respect to the ruins' original function and atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

K. M.

This little exhibit (which is free, and tickets can be booked in advance online) is wonderful! You won't need too long here: About 15 minutes to look at the wall of artefacts and read the plaques on 2nd level, and about another 15 minutes in the basement level temple itself. The first 5 minutes inside the temple (groups are brought in every 20 minutes) will be an audio display, with mist and light effects too. It's not informational, it's just to give you a sense of what the place would have felt like. It's really neat, and gives the place a real ambience. Then you'll have about 10 minutes to wander around the exterior and look at the structure itself. There'll be a knowledgeable guide there. This isn't something I would consider a top attraction in London by any means, but if you're passing through the area for another reason, it's worth it to take a half hour to pop in and visit.

Z. U.

Must do experience whilst visiting the City. Showcases the 2000yr old history of London in a very smart and entertaining way. The Bloomberg building which sits atop the temple is also a must visit place (albeit more recently built)!

C. S.

This is a nice little museum I never knew existed. It's good that they've preserved the temple and it's free to visit. Not a great deal to see so didn't take long to look around but worth going if you're in the area.

M. T.

As good as it could be. The Roman trinkets are all very interesting without information overload, and many of them highly intricate and lovely to look at. The temple itself is okay and there is an interesting take on bringing the temple to life, but it's not the best Roman remains in London and unfortunately the temple has been moved more than once since it's discovery - which does take away from the magic a bit.

C. S.

Interesting place, full of history.Nice display.

M. S.

What an excellent place to visit. The way the site is presented, with the lighting and sound, really recreates the spiritual feel of the place. Totally recommend it, one of the best free attractions around. Also, the staff are really friendly well informed and polite.

B. A.

interesting to learn about London's Roman past and their cults at that time. Don't expect too much. It's just the ruins of a temple and some archeological finds. You won't need more than 45 minutes to see it all. The light show is good though.

S. M. O.

Highly recommend if you want a bit of culture. It’s just so interesting and amazingly free to the public. Take the time to read all the information brochures and signs and don’t miss the walk of things found when excavating. Truly a gem!

G. D.

Fantastic and free! Love the random selection of objects in the entrance. The whole thing is possibly over curated and sadly this emphasizes the discrepancy between the paltry resources devoted to conservation of our common heritage by the public purse and the grotesque private wealth of the banks.

P. J.

A very interesting view into an old cult. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable, showing you around the exhibits on the first floor when you enter. You can then go down the stairs and read some more about the cult's main god, its origins, the temple itself and many more things. Finally, you go down to the original place of the temple and can see the real ruins of the temple, all which having an immersive experience of what a gathering in that cult would have been like. Overall a very interesting place to visit.

J. R.

Excellent, well worth seeing - free with pre-booking via website.

M. D.

I work at Bloomberg but wanted to wait until I could bring my kids. It was really nice, especially walking down the stairs and seeing the timeline of when buildings were built and seeing how the layers have risen over hundreds of years. Well worth the visit, and it is free. Go along and find out more about British and Roman history.

P. M.

Tickets must be reserved I'm advance, but it's otherwise free. Small exhibition, 5 minutes walk from Bank tube station, a Roman discovery in the heart of London. Will take about 30 minutes to take it all in, as there's very little to see, save for the light-and-sound show and what's left of a Roman temple. Interesting, but not mind-blowing, and a very limited exhibition.

R. H.

Fantastic exhibition of an ancient Roman temple. An absolute credit to the Bloomberg organisation who own the impressive new building above the temple. Knowledgeable staff make a visit here a "must do".Easy tube or bus access.

P. G.

Well worth a quick visit. Interesting mix of modern gallery, Roman artefacts and original (ish) temple. The recreated temple is well done with an atmospheric recitation. The room explaining the Mithraic cult is well presented but the materials do not give much context - the Museum of London is better for that. The collage-like wall display of Roman artefacts with iPads giving details was effective. The staff were helpful, chatty and knowledgeable; they greatly enhanced the experience.

V. L.

It was a free tour and interactive show of the Mithraeic ruins in london. You get to feel how it might have been when the cult was there. It's really easy to find aswell, and the staff there are nice. The tour of the ruins went on for 20 min, not too long, and not too short.

M. C.

A fantastic exhibit well presented and well managed. It's a brief visit that gives you insight into an aspect of Roman life in London 2000 years ago

D. G.

Very interesting place to visit. We had to prebook but well worth it. Friendly staff.

F. P.

Most pleasant surprise to find in Central London. The reconstructed Roman temple should be on everyone's guide and tour of the capital. The whole immersive experience is worth it if only a bit short. Simply go and visit: it's free and only take 20min!

D. Q.

Unfortunately they can't do the little show at the moment which is the high point. Restarts end July. Well worth visit then.

D. P.

Absolutely unexpected exhibition right under the Blomberg building, traces of misterious Roman cult will shock you!

L. A.

Virtual reality meets archaeology. Love how they've marked the period street levels on the wall as you go down the stairs to the temple. It only takes a few minutes. Glad I booked in advance on their website - it's free but popular so a ticket will ensure you get in to see the temple.

O. T.

I visited this with one other adult and two girls aged 10-12. I was tremendously impressed and the kids really enjoyed themselves. We went at 14:00 on the last Friday of February half term: the City was full of kids but the Mithraeum had no queues and was not too busy. We walked straight in; there was no checking of bags or searching. Each of us was given a booklet about the museum, and the kids were given a Treasure Hunt/Quiz book which they enjoyed completing. There is a wall of Roman artefacts uncluttered by labels, instead each visitor can take an iPad that has details of each item. Downstairs, there is an exhibition about what is known about Mithras to look at while waiting for the Temple exposition itself. The shows last 20 minutes and are every 20 minutes. The Temple is wonderful to behold. Its ancient walls have been reconstructed with columnar light arrays. Latin voices speak from hidden speakers - those fluent in Latin will have a huge advantage here! The effect is quite spooky but my 10-year-old was not scared Photography is allowed but no flashes and no video. In the darkness, one would need a good lens to get a good photo - but why take pictures at all? There are plenty available. After the son-et-lumiere-type show we were free to wander around the perimeter of the Temple. We were not rushed out. We took the lift back upstairs. There are large, free lockers for those with lots of baggage. There is a lift (elevator) to all floors. There are toilets for men, women and wheelchair-users. Many thanks to Bloomberg for providing this fascinating window to the past.

V. W.

Brilliant exhibition and brilliant example of how new and old can be side by side, or one top of each other. We went on a weekday, it wasnt busy, the staff are so enthusiastic. The effects in the lower temple exhibition are simple yet very effective. Probably spent just over an hour on a free timed ticket so can easily be fitted into a lunch time or day trip. Well done Bloomberg

C. P.

A small hidden historic site! Preferably prebook to ensure entrance. Many Roman artefacts on display. Lots of interesting information to read and a showing of the old Roman ruins. Kids were very welcome and given an activity book to complete. Staff very nice and welcoming.

S. H.

It might be a little less exciting during the times of COVID, as the hologram isn’t working, but that shouldn’t shop an interesting historical site getting the rating it deserves. Love the jukebox too!

T. M.

Very good for free! Prebooked online and did this quickly on a lunch break. I reckon i was in and out in 20 minutes. Very interesting and well made! Worth a blast if you are nearby.

R. K. D.

Great little hidden treasure in the heart of the city. The space is relatively small and doesn't require more than an hour but we'll worth the trip if youre feeling for some history. The information is presented well and the art exhibition on entrance is an added bonus. Definitely go through the iPads that inform of the hundreds of every day life artifacts found here. The mithraeum is underground and there 20 min slots for visits underground (there is a waiting room where you can keep yourself entertained by learning). You will be greeted by informative staff members before the 5 min or so sound/light immersive experience starts. Nothing earth shattering but done well and not at all a gimmick. Go here!!!

J. B.

Fantastic interpretation, especially with the use of tablets to scan the wall of excavation finds. The Mithraeum itself is a really nice experience. If you have a spare hour and you are nearby I would definitely check it out.

S. G.

Quite surprised to find this display of Roman bits and bobs. Love the iPads to find out what things are. The display looks so good without labels all over it! Biggest surprise was how much street level has risen over the years! Well worth a visit!

S. W.

This is a little gem of a museum with some Roman artefacts beautifully displayed on a feature wall and a Temple experience in the basement. Next to the wall are interactive ipads, which have a complete drawing of the exhibit: when you press on the drawing of an item, it goes to a detailed photo, with information about its use, what it's made of (gold etc!) and how old it is. Really fascinating stuff- especially as the items are so well preserved. The Mithras Temple has been recreated to reflect how they think it was constructed- it's not in the exact site it was found, but I think it has been carefully and thoughtfully reconstructed to maximum effect. Light and sounds help with the experience- overall, it has a subtlety and understatement which actually leaves a bigger impact. There are activity sheets for the kids to do when going round, my 13 year old whizzed through it, and loved the free Mithraeum pencil they let him keep. Lovely staff and a very enjoyable visit overall. 30-45 minutes, free of charge and just outside Bank tube station.

K. C.

Fabulous place, so interesting.

M. D.

There is some stuff worth seeing, including the reconstructed temple itself. But in the whole, it's overhyped compared to what's really there. The "experience" is literal smoke and mirrors, and an unexplained audio of people talking in Latin. Verdict: marketed very well. But supportingly unimpressive and smaller than you expect. So on brand for Bloomberg.

G. C.

Nicely curated view of Roman occupied London. Lots of artefacts to look at. The reconstruction of the temple gives you a sense of the ancient religious practices that would have taken place within. Free, but you need to book.

B. W.

Only a small venue but interesting.There is an interactive display in the basement and information about Mithras. Plus there is a jukebox in the reception where you can request 1 of the many songs depicting London.We spent about 20 to 25 minutes here.

Z. (.

An amazing multimedia exhibition. Modern tablets guide you through the ancient artefacts on display behind a huge glass wall on the ground floor. The lower floor guides you through Roman culture and the Mithraism – then you experience how the temple comes to life. Worth a visit! For friends of comtemporary art there is also the exhibition „London Jukebox“ on the ground floor.

R. L.

What a place! And its free. The finds/ objects that where found on the site are on display in such a way they become a work of art in their own right. I am not going to say what happens as you decend the stairs at that would be a spoiler. The staff are wonderful and know there stuff. Well done to all envolved.

V. S.

Well laid out, informative, organised and a pleasure to walk round. The displays are very well set out and easy to understand and with the Touch Screens very easy to use.

S. M.

Interesting but the Immersive element “Haze, light and the sound of footsteps, chanting and secret whispers will transport you back to London AD 240.” While interesting and says exactly what you get, is a bit of a disappointment and did not live up to the promotional articles I’d read about. That said it’s free and worth a visit if your in the area

G. J.

Not to be missed freebee for tourists. Generously run by Bloomberg, free but you need to book. Re-creation of the Roman Mithras temple on the site of Bucklersbury House on Queen Vic Street. Range of Roman London artifacts and the temple re-creation has an impressive sound and light show. Modern art display on the ground floor. Very professional staff.

S. L.

It's all very modern, beautifully lit, informative and welll organised but there's not much there! If you're in that area of London then definitely visit but don't go especially to visit. That's what we did so were a bit disappointed until we thought to walk along the north bank afterwards. That made the trip a very successful one!

H. H.

Finally got to visit this amazing Roman Temple to god Mithras - deep underground obviously. Fascinating display of Roman coins, pots, shoes leading to a well produced 'temple experience' in darkened pits. Quiet murmuring background, then a gradual spotlight on Reliefs depicting his story. Just go!!

L. t.

Amazing experience, one of the best museums london. The presentation is well thought out they have left it up 2 you to imagine how things where back then.

M. Z.

We absolutely loved it and will definitely go back. Even though it's free, you need to book in advance for a specific time slot. It's because it's a very immersive experience. You really must try it if you never been. The fact that it was discovered under and after london was bombed in WW2 , under the crumbled streets an ancient mithratean temple was discovered in early 50's of last century... it's simply fascinating, very interesting and I can guarantee that not like another museum you've ever visited. You in for a real treat and possibly few surprised hidden deep down under busy London streets...

A. Y.

A hole in the wall hidden gem. I had never heard of a mithraeum before, but walked by and the free admission drew me in. Very well designed and taken care of, this very interactive exhibit is fun and informative and not time-consuming at all!

M. J.

Not far from The Tower of London and Tower Bridge is the London Mithraeum. The Roman Temple to Mithras was found under buildings during building work in the 50s. (It's free to visit!) You enter through a small gallery on the ground floor. As part of your welcome you receive a well presented guide book. Guides are there to give information about the wall of artifacts that were found on the site. You can pick up a tablet, which has a diagram of the wall and pages to tell you about each set of items. Going downstairs, you find a room containing 3 plinths with representations of the most important finds, each has an interactive display which you can use to find out more about the history and background. There is an audio loop (voiced by Joanna Lumley) which talks you through the archaeology. The Mithraeum is in darkness when you enter. The sound of shuffling sandals surrounds you and Latin chanting, repeating the names found in inscriptions. (It's really atmospheric.) You are allowed to take photos, as long as you don't use flash. The site has toilets and lift access to lower floors. They even have a machine, near the entrance, which you can use to wrap your wet umbrella.

E. W.

A fantastic immersive experience which shows off one of London's rarest and least understood cults who worshiped Mithras. The temple has recently been restored at its original site beneath Bloomberg. With an interactive show displaying the ruins and large display of the finds it is well worth a visit, and will only take you an hour as it is fairly small. Very interesting!

K. W.

It's a chance to see an interesting piece of London history. A hidden gem.

J. S.

Must visit place at least once especially if you are Roman history lover! The exhibition is a total show off of technology which is super: you are greeted by lovely staff that hand you with Samsung tablets so you can read the description of the artefacts that they exhibit. The exhibition is in 3 floors and you can learn about the Roman temple and the worshipers before you enter the installation of light and sound! It is very impressive. It is free, but you need to book your slot online. Well done, Bloomberg!

B. T.

interesting. They've really created this mysterious creepy cult atmosphere, tinged with homoeroticism. Not sure how much of this reflects the actual temple/cult, or if it's just there to make up for lack of actual information and artifacts. Very smoke and mirrors.

C. B.

An interesting place to visit in the heart of the City. You need to pre book. There is an interesting exhibition and then a chance to view the original ruins. The whole experience will take around an hour.

T. H.

A little known FREE attraction in the city of London this subterranean 'museum' is is underneath the Bloomberg Building. There's an informative entrance hall with artefacts on display. You then descend a flight of stairs to the next level where there are audio-visual displays. You then descend again to the ruins of the Mithraeum which is superbly displayed. There are some simple sound and smoke affects which add to the atmosphere. You get about 20mins to look around before you have to return. Great thing to do for all ages.

O. M.

Great museum, free entry, but you need to book in advance. Very small and has a lot of information about Roman period of London and the cult of Mithra.

S. C.

What a gem this little museum is. In the heart of financial hub, Bloomberg did a great job donating space and money to preserve this bit of important London history. It's free but you have to book

B. M.

A stunning place to visit if your exploring the city as me and my friends stumbled upon this museum by chance which is ran by Bloomberg. You’ll find roman artefacts that was discovered at this location where they have a Roman temple underneath the building. Well worth the visit and the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Your greeted by the young man Charles with an amazing smile who allowed us to come in and then told us about the wallpaper art and artefacts. You have an interactive case where you can use the iPad to look at the artefacts with lots of information. After exploring the artefacts we then went downstairs and had a quick look at the second level before being called to see the temple. The temple experience was amazing which has lights and sounds to create an atmosphere. We asked a lot of questions to the knowledgeable young lady May who didn’t mind at all and was able to answer all our questions. We then left and went back to the second level to read more information and listened to the audio until finish. Again stunning place to visit if your in the area.

B. W.

Roman London history in a nut shell. Great little museum on the excavations on this site, well-preserved and curated finds. Really interesting and worth the short amount of time it takes to visit.

S. R.

This place was recommended to us. We were a little disappointed. The staff are knowledgeable but the fact that it has been moved once or twice renders the wonder and history of it a little void. To see it in its original condition and it's original site would have meant more historically

j. b.

A sophisticated ‘reconstruction’ and reanimation underpinned by an interactive component that’s a triumph in image manipulation and hyper-realism accompanied by expert academic hypothesising. A single artefact ‘installation’ adds heft to an exposition that is really about exploring atmosphere, texture and space. This be the antechamber to the Masters of the Universe. Nice toilets. So thoroughly modern, minimalist and absolutely fabulous.....for sure.

G. P.

Really well done small museum underneath the new Bloomberg building. Worth a visit just to hear the knowledgeable staff and look at the 'artefact' wall. They provide tablets, electronic rather than stone, so you can find out about what is on display.

P. K.

Hidden gem! Make sure you book on their website as space is very limited. Very well informed staff who will guide you through the whole experience. Will take bout 30 minutes to a a hour. On arrival you get given a tablet computer to find out more information about the exhibits at your leisure before heading down into the temple itself. The temple 'show' lasts roughly five minutes and evokes what it would be like to have been in the temple during its original use. You have to wait for a show time to experience the temple as space is quite limited to keep respect for the space. There is a nice waiting area with more information about the Mithraeum with an audio track presented by Joanna Lumley.

D. H.

Small, free (pre-booking necessary) display of a Roman temple and some of the items discovered during it's removal and reconstruction. Very modern display of something very old. Well worth a visit.

J. M.

Small but well designed museum. Nice touches of tech to enhance the experience, eg tablets to inform you about the artefacts rather than read displays.

J. C.

Beautiful collection of artefacts found at the site: brooches. Glasswear, shoes and jewellery and lovely interactive experience in the Roman temple. Very elegant experience and such lovely staff. Suitable for prams and disabled access.

L. M.

Interesting remains of Roman Temple. Free to visit but we booked in advance. Visit only takes 30mins so well worth scheduling into your day trip.

E. B.

Atmospheric and informative with plenty of time to view the temple and absorb the ambience. The organization of the tours is efficient but relaxed. Well worth checking out.

M. F.

Interesting hi tech show around the temple

J. B.

I was surprised how many small artifacts had been found. They were displayed well with information about each piece. The temple itself was very interesting too.

A. B.

Mindblowing exhibit, really enjoyed it. Very informative too.

E. C.

Visited this new museum a few weekends back with my family and we loved every moment spent. You enter the museum greeted by the ever so happy staff May and Charles who was brilliant and very knowlegable. They scanned our tickets and then they both proceeded to give us a tour about the art gallery and spectacular artefacts case they have. They kindly gave us tablets to explore the artefacts which is a brilliant idea. After we had done looking at the artefacts we then proceeded downstairs to the second level where they had a replica of the head of Mithras as well as a temple model. Wasn't much on the floor but enough information to learn about what Mithras is. We was then called to head downstairs one more level to the temple ruins where we watched a light show with eerie music and chanting which was quite amazing. Overall an amazing experience, friendly staff and well put together. I will definitely bring my boyfriend to come visit again.

N.

Very interesting place in a surprising location. It is quite small and won't take long time to look around. It's free to visit but make sure you book in advance in busy times to avoid disappointment.

A. K.

Small but very interesting exhibition under the new Bloomberg building. Liked the light effects and artificial mist in the temple room, this is the most interesting you can present some ruins, really creative!

J. H.

Book in advance! It's free, but quite popular. You get a 5 mins immersive experience in the temple (lights get dimmed and you listen to a men talk in Latin). There is a transcript with the translation...take it in with you.

C. C.

Cool place and free. Need to book your tour on the website though to avoid not getting due to be overcrowded. You can see a Mithras cult in the ruine of the temple.

t. “.

Stunning stunning stunning. I work locally so have wandered in twice now (no you don't need to book online for a midweek visit!). Second time, as everyone filed out from a spectacular interactive temple experience, a chap wearing a red gnome hat pulled out a small horn and blew a salutation (check the photo!). Clearly thought he was a neo-Mithras cultist. Takes all types. Go. For a free cultural visit this is truly awesome. Kudos to Bloomberg. They have surpassed expectations.

R. K.

Nice quick experience, really worth a visit. Takes about 30 min, but it's really interesting

D. L.

Interesting mini-museum displaying artefacts from Roman London & a reconstruction of a Roman temple in its original site together with lots of explanatory displays & information. It's free too!

N.

Kudos to Bloomberg for making this available FOR FREE to the public .. a MUST SEE!!

J. W.

This is a hidden London gem. What's more, it's free - though you do have to book in advance. The Mithras cult flourished across the Roman empire from, probably, late 1st CE till its gradual decline in the 300s. Following extensive bomb damage in the last war, excavations around Walbrook in the City uncovered a quite amazingly complete Temple of Mithras. When Bloomberg made 12 Walbrook their European HQ they realised they were building on nearly 2,000 years of history. Generously, they worked with the Museum of London to put the Temple right back, at least approximately, where it had been used for worship 1,700 years ago. So what can you see? What's left? Well, quite a lot next to other more well known Roman sites in Britain. After a display of Roman artefacts from the vast find discovered in the area, a display enhanced by a tablet programme which zooms in on objects at a touch, and tells you more about them. Next, you go down a floor and explore who Mithras was, what his followers did and who they were. After that, you are summoned in small groups into the Temple itself. All is dark, there are noises, Latin chatter. Gradually, the Temple is illuminated, with the altar at the far end, the nave reaching down to it and two side aisles separated by columns. The altar has a large symbolic object depicting Mithras stabbing the bull. While some may find aspects of the presentation gimmicky, I didn't. These people did go downstairs, beneath ground, into darkness lit only by torches at the key point of the ceremony. All in all, a great experience for adults and children alike. Educational, scary and a reminder of the age and history of London, a truly great city. There are few similar sites in Britain - though remains of temples stretch across the Empire to the Middle East. So go if you can. Mansion House is the best way of getting there - or Bank, if you don't mind a long walk in Bank station.

B. F.

Staff were friendly and informative, I had a lovely chat with one of the guys there about the history of the temple

A. A.

Great discovery!

D. M.

An amazing experience. The wonderful condition of preservation of many of the artefacts found is fantastic. The temple site and reconstruction awesome. The atmosphere electric. A brilliantly cool experience.

W. B.

Fantastic experience. Mithraeum is designed and recreated in typical Bloomberg fashion (for the uninitiated: that means "money's not an object"). It's a BEAUTIFUL restoration of an ancient temple with great "sound and vision" experience (a bit in the vein of Eyes Wide Shut, but in a family-friendly version). The staff are super-helpful and clearly proud of the place (they should be!). The history of the site is narrated by British national treasure Joanna Lumley, and, on top of that, it's free. It's just... incredible. PS. It's advisable to pre-book, you can then jump the queue.

M. C.

Perfect place to spend 1-2 hours on one of those rainy London days. Very impressive and totally free! Booking in advance may be required.

S. T.

Very interesting experience, despite the odd energy coming from the place

C. F.

Fascinating presentation of spectacular archaeological discoveries.

M. D.

Brilliant free experience. Just need to book. Artefacts nicely presented and staff really friendly. Experience in the lowest room very interesting though feel it could have done with someone explaining it.

J. H.

An amazing find! I had no idea this was in London. You need to book a slot to go in but they are fairly flexible. You won't spend too much time here but it is very cool...

M. C.

Extremely interesting! Would never tell that the basement of an ultra modern building hosts the remains of an obscure cult from Roman times. Painstakingly restored to the original site and position, with lots of artefacts witnessing the presence of people on the site since pre-Roman times.

S. P.

Sponsored by Bloomberg when they were building new offices. Excellent three-part exhibition. Free but only accessible by prebooked tickets via the website. Lift available for disabled visitors.

K. T.

Really enjoyed my visit a real gem It can be a fairly quick visit so easy to combine with seeing something else. The lights and audio really add atmosphere.

N. T.

Fascinating, make time to really look at the artefacts wall and use the provided iPads to get the backstory.. So much better than the sad template display.setting in the.pre Bloomberg Building days. You need to book a (free) ticket to be assured of entry, but.walk ups are possible subj to spaces (if travelling, book)

K. F.

Interesting place to visit and very well presented attraction. Could do with more information or displays on the original dig and how the site relates to other Roman ruins in the area.

m. m. c. e. l. m.

Although its a small exhibition but well worth a visit especially if you are interested in Roman History very well put together especially the wall with the artefacts which you use the ipad to describe each one

J. Z.

Roman era London temple was pretty cool.

S. J.

Well worth a visit.

a. b.

If you want a very entertaining hour then this is a decent exhibition of Roman artefacts and a decent explanation of the temple that was found years ago, erected outside and is now back very close to it's original location. You know Bloomberg have spent a bit of cash when the video narration is done by Joanna Lumley. The temple is very cleverly set up in pitch black initially and then the light slowly come on. Very atmospheric

A. B.

It was lovely to see the different history of london

D.

free to visit bit you need to book ahead. Historically interesting. Great that it has been so well preserved. Takes about half an hour to experience.

S. S.

This is a 2000-year-old temple to Roman god Mithras that's been preserved in whatever condition the archeologists found it during the Second World War. Now the Bloomberg building stands on it, but the company has built around the structure and has made it accessible to the public. There are also several hundred Roman artists to view. Book and go.

D.

Bloomberg has done a fantastic job with the London Mithraeum museum; although small, the experience couldn't be any better - the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the experience is interesting, although don't expect anything like you would see in Rome and it is free so a must go to anyone visiting London.

I. d. B.

Small but very interesting museum for adults and children. A fascinating game of lights to recreate the ancient temple. In the heart of the City.

M. C.

Quite a small museum but totally worth seeing if you are around. Staff are really nice and well informed and the museum is different from any other. Great experience!

D. C.

Interesting exhibit of Roman artifact found on this site spanning 3 floors.

S. L.

Definitely worth going to see this ancient Roman temple. It’s free but need to register in advance. The video effect on brief history and then the use of light effect at the temple site is awesome

P. W.

This is a shiny new exhibit of the Roman Mithras cult temple. It is located in the basement of the Bloomberg European HQ, near it's original position. There are knowledgeable staff available to assist and answer questions. There is a wall mounted display case of archaeological finds. Walkway around the reconstructed temple with nice lighting effects.

M. T.

Beautiful effects, real nice.

R. R.

The ruins of a male-only cult Roman Temple. I advise to check the Museum of London first and complement the visit with the Mithraeum. Definitely worthy for those curious about London's Roman past.

A. A.

Hats off to Bloomberg for the display they did, recovering this roman temple ruins. Very good interactive display of recovered elements, as well as the disposition of the friendly staff to explain better any enquiries from the visitors.

B. S.

Quite an interesting spot but just the one thing to see, so I'd suggest making it a quick stop on the way to something else.

B. F.

Great history but needs a lot of imagination. Learnt a bit about the Romans but it's not high on my list of interests so I could take or leave it. Guildhall is better by a long way.

C. B.

Finally our Temple of Mithras came back to us (City of London Guide speaking here). Bloomberg have been astounding in their support of the archaeological excavation and including a museum to house some of the artefacts and a 'reconstruction' of the temple. A joy to behold for all ages. It is free to go in but please book on line. If there is only one or two of you you can usually do a walk up. Avoid Tuesdays - school days. ENJOY! Also recommend the Billingsgate Bath House - booking required on line.

P. m.

find out what happens when you do construction in a city with over 2000 years of history. free, but limited, ticketed admission, to learn more of the archaeological dig that unearthed a temple from the 3rd century, as well as items left behind (e.g., leather sandles, jewelry, tools, weapons)

H. L.

Entrance is free. There are tablets with icons to investigate artefacts in the dislay case. There are computers to find out information about the cult of Mithras while you wait to go into the room of the Temple of Mithras which is the foundations of the temple. There they use audio and special effects to recreate a ceremony. This last for 15 to 20 mins. and is really evocative.

K. M.

Precise and focused lesson in history. Well designed and keeps to the topic without becoming too overwhelming. The whole thing can be seen in an hour or so. The experience inside mithraeum itself is great def recommended.

G. F.

Great to learn about the Roman history of London

H. P.

Free to enter but you need to reserve a place. A lot of effort and money seems to have gone into displaying the artefacts and recreating the atmosphere of the Mithraeum. Learnt a lot about this Roman cult and about London in Roman times.

S. C.

Stunningly displayed and accessible, and with great staff who readily offer information. Just brilliant. Well done Museum of London and Bloomberg for enabling public access to this.

A. v. C.

Bloomberg has clearly pumped plenty of money into this Mithraeum. Top marks for effort, but ultimately it's just a small ruin with little going for it. Cool lighting, cool ambience, but not as educationally or culturally enriching as I had hoped.

L. B.

I want to thank the staff that was very nice and professional. Visit is short but very immersive and it's free. I recommend the visit to anyone is spending time in the City Of London. Great job !

O. L.

Interesting experience, if you like ancient history you'll find it fascinating. The actual 'show' in the temple is quite weird but kinda fun.

C. D.

Free to visit. Not very big, but worth a visit. The Mithraeum is on the lower floor and a temporary art exhibition on the ground floor.

E. S.

Takes an hour. Really interesting collection

f. a.

Not a huge amount to see but what is there is very well presented. Great place to go if you have a free hour. Donna was a great guide.

a. l.

A wonderful piece of London history tucked away where you'd least expect. Facinating and tastefully layed out, the Mithraeum is perfect for a relatively quick stop on walking tours, or as part of a day out.

l. f.

This is in my opinion the best archaeological site in London. All the work that has been done to create this contemporary art / cultural site results as an amazing job.

D. G. M.

For a small venue there is a wealth of information, spread across three floors. The entrance hall has a floor to ceiling glass display case, with artefacts that were discovered in the area where the Temple of Mithras was discovered, back in 1954. Descending the stairs, the walls of which are covered in slate, give a timeline of London. The next level has projected images with a soundtrack, voiced by Joanna Lumley, giving an insight into the belief in Mithras. There are also resin casts of the layout of the temple, the tauroctony and the head of Mithras. Each of these has touchscreen display, which gives a wealth of information about each piece. Down another flight of stairs and you enter the Temple of Mithras, which has been lovingly, and painstakingly, rebuilt, with subtle lighting, sound and mist effects, which brings the temple to life. The staff are quite knowledgeable and try to answer any questions, that you might have. This should be on everyone's list of places to visit, but you must book in advance.

M. W.

A very interesting museum experience

B. C. S.

Exceptional archeological collection. One cabinatel but items rivaling any museum in london. The experience and ruins themselves are interesting if slightly over produced and underexplained. But for free its excelent

D. W.

Very interesting, atmospheric exhibition. Well worth a quick visit, less than an hour for a lunchtime trip. And it's free. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff.

A. B.

Very atmospheric reconstruction of the temple ceremony and some good information. Just have something else lined up in London to do after your 45 minutes is up.

B. S.

One of the best presented archeological sites I have visited. The way they used light to present the structure is really impressive.

J. G.

One of the best historical places in London, and it's free!

s. s.

A very interesting little piece of hidden history. You need to book your ticket in advance. It's easy to do it online.

M. O.

Free to visit (pre-book a ticket for entry), easy to find/travel to and is very interesting! A visit will only take about 30 minutes but it's worth going to.

H. C.

Fantastic small museum and glimpse into the past. Well presented and interesting. Booking is essential.

J. F.

Interesting to visit for a short time, atmospheric viewing of the temple.

M. H.

Interesting display of Roman artefacts from the site, well presented. Not much remains of the Mithraeum building, but they've made the most of what is there with a sound and light show.

W. H.

One of the best examples I've seen of how technology can be used to aid the understanding of antiquity. And free! If you have a spare 30 mins after you get out of bank station then this is a must do

M. J.

Nice exhibition, very small. However, free !

G. H.

Fascinating, eerie, informative, with a small but interesting collection of artefacts, an excellent mithraeum light and sound experience, and great staff. Would thoroughly recommend - and it's free!

s. m.

Well done to the creators of this excellent permanent exhibition. So interesting. Bloomberg have done it beautifully. Particulary the timeline as you descend through the years. Well worth a visit and all free.

F. N.

Great conservation project by Mike Bloomberg inside his new eco building. Previously the remains of this historic site were left outside to the elements and now they are protected indoors with expert guides who give you valuable information about its history and the the early Londinium.

A. L.

Great place to visit and it shows that currency, regardless what kind of shape or form it takes, is always present in any society. No matter if they are coins, dolphin money, spear money, shell money or any other form of barter and trade.

J. A.

Small Roman temple dedicated to the god Mithras. It was originally found in tbe 1950s and moved from its original site. With the new construction on Walbrook it has been restored to its original site. On the ground floor there is a wall of artifacts which are explained via individual tablets. One floor down are interactive computers with additional information. The temple itself is on tbe floor below that; viewing is every 20 mins. Online booking advisable as it caters for a limited number of people.

L. R.

Very unique and engaging experience of a normally boring type of thing... Most archeological sites are just heaps of stones. This is very different.

S. B.

Extremely informative and beautifully presented exhibition. I'd definitely recommend a visit to this free venue ... just remember to book in advance.

k. b.

New finding ! Great experience. Interesting visit.

A. B.

Small but well formed showcase of a piece of London archeology. Doesn't take long to visit, and well worth the price of admission (free)

J. S.

Well worth a visit and it's free too. A short walk to St Paul's cathedral HMS Belfast and the Boro Market as well as lots of other sites.

L. L.

Interesting, but small and a bit underwhelming. I did enjoy the artifact cabinet, and the whole thing is well presented. Have a look if you're going past.

N. B.

It's hidden away ; in more ways than one . It's a discreet entrance and a walk down into a darker cave which leads to a discover and audio experience you should not miss

P. G.

A fascinating place to visit in the heart of the City of London. My girls loved exploring the artefacts that were on display. A hidden gem.

G. S.

Well reconstituted Roman age temple. "Live" secret religious ceremony in Latin.

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