Museum of London’s Great Fire 1666: A Minecraft Experience

Explore historically accurate city maps in Minecraft to find hidden objects, burn London and fight the fire!

Inspired by the Museum of London’s rich collections, Great Fire 1666 uses the power of Minecraft to tell the story of the fire.

Three maps offer immersive experiences, allowing students to enter the City of London in 1666 and explore the story of the Great Fire like never before. Uncover the causes of this terrible event, help fight the fire and eventually try your hand at rebuilding London. Each map includes challenges to help players delve deeper into the story and experience what it was like to be part of the Fire of London.

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