MCC Museum

The Basics

Cricket fans can visit the MCC Museum as part of a guided tour of the Lord’s Cricket Ground, including a visit to the Long Room, the Pavilion, and the player dressing rooms. Items on display include the cricket kits used by some of the best players ever, including Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs, Don Bradman, and Shane Warne. There are also portraits, busts and other memorabilia related to W.G. Grace, considered the best cricket player of all time.

The most famous exhibit and cricket’s most precious artifact is the original Ashes urn, a personal gift to the English captain Ivo Bligh presented around 1882. Visitors can also enjoy the Brian Johnston Memorial Theater, which shows footage of legendary cricketing moments.

Things to Know Before You Go

• The MCC Museum is open only to cricket match ticket holders or as part of a guided tour.

• Tours must be booked in advance.

• All entrants to the ground are required to undergo security checks, and no large bags or suitcases are permitted.

• The MCC Museum is wheelchair accessible.

How to Get There

The MCC Museum is located at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in St. John’s Wood, North London. The closest tube station is St. John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, a 5-minute walk from the stadium. Visitors can also take the train to Marylebone station and then walk roughly 10 minutes.

When to Get There

The Lord’s Cricket Ground is open year-round, but only match ticket holders can access the MCC Museum on match days.

Lord’s Cricket Ground

The Lord’s Cricket Ground takes its name from Thomas Lord, a professional cricketer and the venue’s founder. The current stadium was built in 1814—although the venue has a history stretching back to 1787—and is home to the legendary Marylebone Cricket Club. As well as being used as an Olympic venue during the 2012 London Olympics, the 28,000-seat sporting arena hosts some of the world’s most prestigious cricket events and international test matches.

Ways to explore

Cricket fans can visit the MCC Museum on match days or as part of a guided tour of the Lord's Cricket Ground. Tours typically include a visit to the Long Room, the Pavilion, and the dressing rooms. Inside the museum, you'll see cricket kits used by celebrated cricketers such as Victor Trumper, Jack Hobbs, Don Bradman, Shane Warne, and W.G. Grace.

Once you've browsed the exhibitions and taken a selfie by the Ashes urn, head to the Brian Johnston Memorial Theater to rewatch some of the most memorable cricketing moments from history.

Accessibility

The museum is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair-accessible tours are available on request.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Camera, sunscreen, umbrella (open-air matches are subject to the weather), reusable water bottle

What to wear

Smart-casual clothing (unless you have tickets for one of the VIP areas), proper shoes or sandals (if you want to dine at the on-site restaurants), weather-appropriate layers

Not allowed

The museum can only be visited by match-day ticket holders or by those on a tour.

Amenities

The cricket ground has a shop, restaurants, a food village, restrooms, and drinking water fountains.

Address

The MCC Museum is within Lord's Cricket Ground in St. John's Wood, North London, about 4 miles (6 kilometers) northwest of central London. For direct access to the museum, enter the grounds through Gate 6 off Grove End Road.

Driving

Parking at the grounds is reserved for members, and driving to a game is discouraged unless it's required for accessibility reasons.

Public transportation

The closest tube station to the museum is Warwick Avenue, a 5-minute walk away, which is served by the Bakerloo line. Alternatively, take the Circle, District, or Hammersmith & City line to Edgware Road station and walk for about 20 minutes.

Best times to visit

Get there early on a match day to visit the museum before the crowds arrive—the gates typically open an hour or two before play begins.

Best days to visit

The museum is only open on match days and on select days throughout the year to coincide with guided tours; book whenever there is availability that works with your schedule.

Best months to visit

Cricket season in the UK runs from mid-April to September, when men's, women's, and international matches are held regularly at the grounds.

Special events

Check the online calendar, as aside from fixtures, Lord’s Cricket Ground also hosts occasional afternoon tea sessions, dining clubs, and even player experiences.