{
  "id": 16731852,
  "title": "New Monument Micro Museum to open beside The Monument, bringing the story of the Great Fire of London to life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/new-monument-micro-museum-to-open-beside-the-monument-bringing-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T10:10:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/new-monument-micro-museum-to-open-beside-the-monument-bringing-the-story-of-the-great-fire-of-london-to-life/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tiny new museum has opened beside London’s iconic The Monument, immersing visitors in the tale of the Great Fire of London. Commissioned by Eastern City BID, the Monument Micro Museum is a free attraction offering a unique perspective on the historic event. With its 3D map, lighting, and sound effects, the 4-square-meter museum brings the fire to life, telling its story in a compact and impactful way. The building, previously a derelict public toilet, was repurposed for this purpose after Eastern City BID saw its potential as a public attraction. The museum stands as the first dedicated to the Great Fire in nearly a decade, opening just before the 350th anniversary of The Monument’s completion. It aims to educate school groups and tourists alike, with plans to attract up to 200,000 visitors annually. Curated by Winkle Picker Ltd and Sugar HK, the museum features new displays on the building’s exterior walls, creating an extended experience beyond its small interior. Open daily from 10am to 5:30pm, the museum launches on October 20th, 2026, complementing visits to the Monument and the surrounding area.",
  "summary": "London’s newest and smallest museum has been officially opened beside The Monument in the City of London, exploring the history of the Great Fire of London. The free of charge to visit Monument Micro Museum, commissioned by Eastern City BID, tells the story of the Great Fire through a bespoke 3D map of the City, [...]",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/abu-dhabis-zayed-national-museum-tells-a-human-story-in-a-futuristic",
        "published": "2026-10-27T03:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}