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London Museum Docklands

February half term

Explore tales of London's birds and beasts with a host of free activities

Explore tales of London's birds and beasts with a host of free activities

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Opening 2026

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Free entry

London Museum Docklands

Pop along to our beautiful riverside setting and step into 400 years of Docklands history – free and open to all

Nature & Environment

What is mudlarking?

Searching for history on the shores of the Thames

Searching for history on the shores of the Thames

Games & Sports

Games & Sports

Tom Daley: Diving sensation

From child prodigy to Olympic gold medalist
Lifestyle & Leisure

Lifestyle & Leisure

Portraits of London’s close-knit queer club scenes

Liz Johnson Artur captured community, individuality and joy on and around the dance floor
Immigration & Identity

Immigration & Identity

The Huguenots in London

These French refugees worked silk in Spitalfields and silver in Soho, weaving a lasting legacy
Art & Design

Art & Design

Who were the Young British Artists?

How a group of rebellious, mostly London-based artists changed the 1990s art world
Architecture & Home

Architecture & Home

Kew Bridge

The west London crossing opened twice by George III

Families

Set sail for a fun day out at London Museum Docklands
Shop, eat & drink

Stop for a tea break in our cafe, or pick up a souvenir from our shop
Need to know

Answers to all the the most frequently asked questions about visiting us
Free galleries

Step into 400 years of London Docklands' river, port and people