From Roman settlements to Docklands' regeneration, unlock the history of London's river, port and people in this historic warehouse at the Museum of London Docklands. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an interactive area for kids; Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th century riverside Wapping; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, London E14 4AL
T: +44(0)20 7001 9844
W: www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands
Open daily 10am – 6pm (closed 24-26 December)
Free entry
Tube: Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line
DLR: West India Quay
Nearest Pier: Canary Wharf Pier (Thames Clippers)
Educational Visits
Museum of London Docklands is a great place for a school visit, offering teachers and students a range of sessions and resources to support and enrich the National Curriculum.
Pupils can experience gallery dramas, storytelling sessions, object-handling workshops and e-learning sessions. Teacher’s packs support each session, and provide ideas for pre-and post visit activities. The museum’s programmes are for Foundation stage through to post-16 pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Contact Schools Officer
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W: www.museumindocklands.org.uk/English/Learning/Schools.htm