Eight galleries of artefacts, relics and curiosities — drawn from the legends and folklore of the entire world. Free, always.
Disappearances, theories, obsession. Explore one of the most enduring mysteries of the modern world — and the extraordinary folklore that grew around it.
Discover the exhibition →The Legends Vault was founded by Lucinda Birkenhead, a folklore scholar who spent three decades assembling one of the world's most extraordinary private collections of mythological artefacts — before opening the doors and sharing it with everyone, free of charge.
About the museum →Southampton SO14 3DJ. A 12-minute walk from Southampton Central station.
Directions →10:00 – 17:00. Last entry 16:30. Open on all bank holidays.
No booking required. Walk-ins welcome. Donations help us keep it that way.
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