London Museum and Cafe

The (New) London Museum aims to preserve, for public benefit, the natural, historical, and artistic heritage of the London community from the time of the original inhabitants to the present; specifically including the discovery of the East Texas oil field and the London school disaster of 1937.

Located in New London, Texas; the London Museum recalls the story of the tragic explosion that destroyed the London School on March 18, 1937. The London Museum is dedicated to all those who survived or died in the school explosion on March 18, 1937.

Using an all-volunteer staff, we collect, catalog, and preserve items pertaining to the old school and/or the explosion as well as the early community. Our volunteer docents provide educational services to anyone who visits the museum, including school bus tours. In addition, we do speaking engagements when asked, and we participate in community activities to represent the museum.

Without our volunteers and donors, the museum would not exist.