Life in the Victorian docks
What was life like in the Victorian docks? We'll help you find out.
What can objects tell us about life in Victorian east London?
Explore real 19th century artefacts in this investigative object handling session.
Pupils will get hands-on with original tools, everyday household objects and photographs for a glimpse into jobs and living conditions for people who lived near the docks.
You'll also have a chance to find out more in our galleries, including a walk through our evocative recreation of 19th century Sailortown.
Session availability
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Date | Time |
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Thu 23 Jan 2025 | 10am – 1.15pm |
Tue 4 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1.15pm |
Tue 4 Mar 2025 | 11am – 2.15pm |
Wed 5 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1.15pm |
Thu 6 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1.15pm |
Thu 6 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1pm |
Tue 11 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1pm |
Wed 12 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1.15pm |
Thu 13 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1pm |
Thu 13 Mar 2025 | 10am – 1.15pm |
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Need to know
Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.
Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility.
To book, please call the Box Office on 020 7001 9844. If you have difficulty using the telephone, please visit the museum accessibility page for assistance.
Please be aware that you are booking a timetabled package that includes set times for your session, self-directed gallery time and lunch tables for your group.
KS2 History: Beyond 1066 (Victorian); A local history study