Mansion House Museum

Address: Mansion House, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/mansion-house

Admission: Visitor access by appointment for official functions; public tours limited (variable)

The Mansion House is the official residence and ceremonial workplace of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, completed in the mid-18th century. Designed by architect George Dance the Elder, construction finished around 1752.

Public access is limited but the building contains formal state rooms and reception spaces used for official banquets and civic events. Guided tours and open days allow visitors to see principal rooms, civic regalia, and artworks when available.

Commissioned by the City of London in the 18th century, the building replaced earlier mayoral lodgings and has been the Lord Mayor’s official residence since completion. It has hosted civic ceremonies and state receptions continuously and retains much of its 18th-century plan and decoration.

Sited in the ward of Walbrook in the City of London, the Mansion House sits close to Bank junction and the Bank of England in central London.

• Function: Serves as the official London residence and ceremonial headquarters of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, hosting state functions and receptions.
• Lord Mayor’s Show: The annual Lord Mayor’s Show in November begins and ends with ceremonial activities at the building.

Nearest Underground stations: Bank, Mansion House and Cannon Street are all within a short walk. The Mansion House sits in the heart of the City of London.

• If attending a City of London event or an open day, arrive early-the Mansion House is in the heart of the Square Mile and transport is easiest by Underground.
• Note security checkpoints and dress codes for some functions; the building hosts formal civic events.
• Take time to study the building's interior: the Egyptian Hall and the grand staircase are often noted by architectural historians.