Jack the Ripper Museum
Jack the Ripper Museum
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Speciality MuseumsHistory Museums
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The museum at 12 Cable Street is a museum dedicated to the history of the East London in the 1880's, providing a serious examination of the crimes of Jack the Ripper within the social context of the period. For the first time it tells the story of the man known as 'Jack the Ripper' from the perspective of six of the women who were his victims.
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Neighbourhood: Whitechapel
Whether you're here for its dynamic street life, world class galleries or famed curry houses, you're bound to be wowed by the uniquely cosmopolitan flavor of Whitechapel. Long gone are the days when Jack the Ripper stalked its streets. And despite his mysterious legacy bringing throngs of curiosity driven tour groups to its back alleys and otherwise serene garden squares, these days you're more likely to catch a cutting edge fashionista scurrying through its age old lanes than criminals of any sort.
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  • LolaSmithardson
    Charlotte, North Carolina31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Jack the Ripper tour!!!
    Loved our Jack the Ripper tour! Sam was our guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable. He was definitely passionate about the subject and had a very in depth understanding of the subject and the general history of the area. I was truly mind blown by the experience and loved every moment. A true highlight of our trip to London. The museum was fantastic, but highly recommend the tour. Don’t miss out!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 September 2023
  • Danny Tomás
    Faro District, Portugal1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Trip To The Autumn Of Terror!
    As soon as I opened the door, I was Greeted by this friendly lady, who explained the full layout of the museum and where I should start my tour! There are 5 very well decorated rooms (including the cave which is a mortuary) filled with information, posters, and real artefacts from the victorian era! As soon as you get in, you get transported to the Autumn of Terror! The museum also puts the spot on the victims, making us remember that they were important as well! If you're a Ripperologist this is a must stop! The gift shop, has a wide arrange of items, including posters, pens, postcards, many books, some clothing options, and lots of cute pins!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 September 2023
  • Anna B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day out
    Went to the museum then did the guided walk, the museum was great, like stepping back into 1888! They have the original notebook, whistle & truncheon that the policeman who discovered Catherine Eddows was carrying, all 5 rooms are fascinating & well worth a visit. The guided walk is really worth doing as well, I was surprised at how close all the murder scenes were to each other, our guide Sam was lovely & really knowledgeable & even though it was pouring with rain gave us a really good experience! Would highly recommend!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 September 2023
  • jessgilbert17
    Glasgow, United Kingdom50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic walking tour with Magda
    My mum had a day in London today whilst I was working, so I booked the museum and walking tour for her. She had a fantastic tour with Magda, who she said was very knowledgeable, interesting and friendly. She said Magda really brought the story to life. Many thanks from Valerie - Scotland!
    Visited September 2023
    Written 29 September 2023
  • Vanessa F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very interesting museum and great people
    The meseum gives a great opportunity to experience the story of Jack the Ripper. We were able to look at everything in detail and it didn‘t take too much time. Many thanks to Pat who was not only very kind but also very well informed. I definitly recommed visting the museum.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 September 2023
  • David Roy P
    Batemans Bay, Australia621 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Museum
    My Wife & I both love Murder Mysteries and Jack the Ripper is the Ultimate Mystery . So when I found it on the internet we had to visit it during our UK trip . We travelled to London from Chatham on the Train and it was a short Taxi ride to the Museum from London Bridge Station . Admission is just 10 Pounds for Adults , 8 pounds for Pensioners /Children . The Museum is spread over 5 floors each represent different aspects of the case . The Basement is a recreation of the Mortuary that used to be in the adjoining Building .The Body of Elizabeth Stride was Taken there . You can see the original Post Mortem Photographs taken at the time . Everything in the Museum is tastefully displayed . It shows the facts of the case including that there were more than 5 Victims . In fact up to 12 Victims . They have a gift shop for souvenirs . This is a Brilliant Museum .
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 September 2023
  • Josh M
    London, United Kingdom8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice little museum!
    This museum is right in the heart of where the Ripper struck! My son is studying Jack the Ripper at school so this doubled up as both fun and and educational. The people who work there are lovely and we went on a Sunday after noon (it is open until 6 even then!). Very interesting, not too yucky! Close to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London too which was good.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 2 October 2023
  • Louise M
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dark, macabre and fascinating
    This was one of the best activities we did on our break in London. We started with the walking tour. Our guide Sam was a legend. Great knowledge not just re: Jack the Ripper but also about the history of London and it’s modern day workings. Sam happens to possess a wicked sense of humour too. We finished at the museum and was pleased we’d done it this way round as it helped us get the most out of the museum. Would definitely recommend the tour and museum.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 October 2023
  • M T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Best Jack the Ripper Tour.
    I am very glad that I booked our walking tour directly with the Jack the Ripper Museum. Ms. Pat at the museum was very kind and explained detailed directions on where to meet our guide Sam. Sam was marvelous! He is a historian that kept our walk interesting. I give him and Ms. Pat 5 stars!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 October 2023
  • Bek W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Museum and walking tour.
    We visited the museum Saturday 7th October. It was a very good museum with lots to read and look at. We left to go on the walking tour with Sam. This was great. Sam was very good and shared lots of information which made for a very information tour. We also had time to go back to the museum to have a quick look around again and purchase a souvenir.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 October 2023
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Kamile K
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
I would recommend doing both the museum and the walk combo as it was really good value for the amount of information. I'm glad we chose to do the museum first as well, as the walk was just over 1.5 hours. The museum is not very big, 30-40 mins is enough but great attention to detail and good background to the walk, also some interesting items in the little shop. Best part was the tour guide Sam, as a historian and researcher he clearly has a wide knowledge of not just the Jack the Ripper story but the Victorian era as a whole and painted a realistic picture of the times the murders took place. Additionally he pointed out some other interesting London facts and gave some documentary recommendations if interested to learn more.
Written 2 January 2023
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linpoly
Portsmouth, UK25 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Although the museum is very small and most of what you see can be googled, we thought it was still worth visiting and was very reasonably priced. We booked the walking tour which was excellent and far better than anticipated. For the price we paid, £16pp for entrance to the museum and the tour we were not expecting much as we considered it fairly cheap. However the tour which lasted approx 1hr 40mins with a local historian and researcher far outweighed our expectations. (Apologies for forgetting the name, I think he was possibly "Sam") So much information given and intelligent answers given to questions asked. Lots of local history snippets too. We would definetly recommend the walking tour added on to the museum entrance.
Written 15 May 2022
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Neil
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
It was very short, it advised 2 hours on the website - we were out in less than 1 !
It was a shame as it was overcrowded in such a small museum - think a time booked system would work better - to actually give you time to go around and read/look at everything, without feeling rushed.
Nearly £40 for a family is a bit much i feel, if the walking tour had been included that then would of been worth it.
Basically ok but just overall shame and expected more.
Written 4 September 2022
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Elizabeth Iris
Matlock, UK237 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021
I really enjoyed the museum, it is small, but there is lots to see and read. Due to COVID-19, you need to book a timed ticket in advance. The museum opens at 10, and I was the first person to arrive (I had to wait for it to open). A couple more people arrived a little after me, but there was plenty of space for social distancing, and it did not get busy.
Written 15 June 2021
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Peta P
Sidcup, UK511 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Friends
The museum was quaint and very informative with great exhibits. The tour was amazing our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us new facts and secrets never been told. I highly recommend this if you are a fan and all the info given really does make you question things and makes it fun to play detective.
Written 8 August 2021
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Rachael Jones
34 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
I went into the museum but did not take the walking tour with my mother. The museum may be five stories, but it's more like five large rooms. Each room is just a set of props, with the occasional framed paper with excessive print explaining what each room is trying to portray. I was beyond bored and had seen everything within 25 minutes (I was trying to stretch out my time and look at absolutely everything). This is a definite skip.
Written 16 January 2020
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Stephen N
Rugby, UK11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2023 • Family
We visited the museum and on arrival we were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who explained how much the tickets were to the layout of the museum. We started the tour not knowing what to expect but were really pleased with the exhibits and all the information on the walls relating to the room we were in. The five levels of rooms were really interesting and we were 100% happy with our visit and highly recommend that you pay a visit and see for yourself.
Written 2 July 2023
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Robert241056
Westgate-on-Sea, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Business
Attended the museum with a group of my students having discussed various forensic science aspects of JR murders and subsequent enquiry. Thoroughly recommend this as a way of contextualising many aspects of our teaching and know that the students thoroughly enjoyed the visit and the subsequent tour. Thank you to Magda for being a fabulous to guide on our trip around the various sites in Whitechapel
Written 18 November 2021
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mark b
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
We come to London each year with teenage girls, and are always looking for a new experience. Jack the Ripper has always held a fascination, and now that the girls were of an appropriate age we decided to take the plunge and look deeper into this fascinating and macabre character.

The Museum itself was a helpful backdrop to both the history of the murders and surrounding environment in which they were committed. Most importantly there was the right balance between detail and reverence for such a sensitive subject.

The walk was a revelation, and Sam brought Victorian (and Roman!) London to life with his graphic description of Whitechapel and the horrors to which the 'residents' were exposed in order to eke out a torturous existence. Be prepared for some horrific revelations (but the faint-hearted can easily opt out). Cracking value for money, bearing in mind the Museum trip and walk easily cover 3 hours of entertainment.
Written 4 November 2023
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Katya I
7 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Excellent walking tour with Magda, but don't waste your time with museum. It's really really small, you'd spent at most 40-50 min there - not worth the price.

The newspaper clippings would have been interesting to read, but the writing is so small it's impossible to read.

Very unenthusiastic staff with poor communication skills working on the till, the day I visited
Written 2 November 2022
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