The Legends Vault — dark mysterious ocean
Southampton · Mythology Museum

Step into the myth

Eight galleries of artefacts, relics and curiosities — drawn from the legends and folklore of the entire world. Free, always.

Now Showing — The Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle special exhibition
Now Showing

The Bermuda Triangle

Disappearances, theories, obsession. Explore one of the most enduring mysteries of the modern world — and the extraordinary folklore that grew around it.

Until30 Nov 2026
AdmissionFree
GalleryThe Annexe
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Permanent Galleries

Our exhibitions

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IMythical Beasts gallery

Mythical Beasts

Dragons, griffins & creatures of legend

IIFairytale Fantasies gallery

Fairytale Fantasies

The enchanted worlds of folk tradition

IIIAncient Mythology gallery

Ancient Mythology

Gods, heroes, and divine artefacts

IVNature's Myths gallery

Nature's Myths

The folklore behind the natural world

About the Museum

A collection thirty years in the making

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
30+Years collecting
4k+Artefacts
8Galleries
FreeAlways
The Bermuda Triangle
Special Exhibition

The Bermuda Triangle

50+ artefacts, original documents, and immersive audio recreations. Open until 30 November 2026.

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Plan Your Visit

Come and explore

01 — Getting here

88 Oxford Street

Southampton SO14 3DJ. A 12-minute walk from Southampton Central station.

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02 — Opening hours

Open every day

10:00 – 17:00. Last entry 16:30. Open on all bank holidays.

03 — Admission

Free, always

No booking required. Walk-ins welcome. Donations help us keep it that way.

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