The world’s first museum of youth culture is set to open in London next year.
Originally due to open in December 2025, the Museum of Youth Culture will debut in spring 2026, the Independent reports.
It will be located in a new space at St. Pancras Campus in Camden, just behind Camden High Street.
The museum aims to collect, preserve and celebrate the real stories and impact of teenage life in Britain, from DIY punk zines to TikTok reels.
Across the 6,500 square foot site and three gallery spaces, guests can explore a collection of British youth culture.
Two galleries will showcase highlights from the permanent collection and archive, while the remaining gallery is for young creatives to exhibit their work.
Via the new museum's website, there will be "no hush-hush corridors or stuffy programming".
Instead, guests can expect "well worn band t-shirts, iconic photography, rave flyers, dub soundsystems and school leavers shirts all under one roof for the first time in history".
The website adds: "From bomb-site bike racers in post-war London to acid house ravers of northern England, the museum proves that youth culture has always done the heavy lifting: sparking change, rattling the status quo and rethinking the future."
Jon Swinstead, founder of the Museum of Youth Culture, said: "This is more than a place to look back, it’s a space to participate, contribute, and shape the cultural narrative together.
"Camden has been synonymous with music and youth culture for decades, making it the natural home for the museum."
He added, "We’re creating a space for stories that have often been overlooked but are essential to understanding who we are.
"Youth culture drives innovation, challenges norms, and creates communities – it’s one of the most powerful forces in society."
Images courtesy of the Museum of Youth Culture
