Tower Lifeboat Station opens its visitor room as a pop-up gallery about the changing equipment, vessels and people behind lifesaving on the Thames.

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What is inside?

The display contrasts early Thames lifeboats and rescue equipment with modern vessels. It is designed to explain river heritage, current rescue work and the station’s role in the city.

Useful questions

Is the £5 donation compulsory?
No. The official listing describes free entry and encourages a suggested £5 donation to support the RNLI.
Is this the Tower of London?
No. Tower Lifeboat Station is on Lifeboat Pier at Victoria Embankment, near Temple station.

Source and last check

Details checked on 1 September 2026 using the official Totally Thames listing.