Launched in 1996 and based in Hackney, East London, the Building Exploratory helps people to discover the secrets of their local area and gain a better understanding of the buildings and spaces that surround them.

Inspiring is just one way of describing the unique resource that is the Building Exploratory. Our interactive exhibition leaves a lasting impression on most visitors – whoever they are, whatever their age.

Empowering audiences as diverse as Year 2 pupils and pensioner’s groups lies at the heart of the Building Exploratory’s vision. Our aim is to put communities in touch with their environment and the way it works.

Innovative programmes are the touchstone of the way we have developed our exhibition, working closely with school children, local residents, partner organisations, private companies and others to build a resource that has resonance and relevance.

Our Staff Team:

Nicole Crockett Director
Ashley McCormick Education Officer
Claire Toogood Education Officer
Karen Elmes Lifelong Learning Officer
Oliver Redfern Administration Officer
Alison Raimes Finance
Anna Cumming Designer

The Building Exploratory is a registered charity, number 1077600, and a company limited by guarantee, number 3684034. Our Trustees are:

Clare Thomas MBE (Chair) Chief Grants Officer, The City Bridge Trust
Barbara Ainger OBE (Treasurer) Housing & Finance Consultant
Ken Bartlett OBE Advisor, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Crispin Truman Chief Executive, Churches Conservation Trust
Angela Brady Brady & Mallalieu Architects
Kate Moorse Education Consultant
Charles Secrett Advisor to the Mayors Office, Board Member of the LDA
David Dewing Director, The Geffrye Museum
William Hodgson Architect, Hodgson Gabb Studio

Our policies can be downloaded here

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