Online booking for our events is recommended

Easter

Series — London Museum Docklands

  • A vintage poster depicts elegantly dressed individuals and families enjoying leisure activities in Hyde Park, London. The caption reads, "I love the Park: And when I ride in Rotten Row I wonder why they call'd it so.

    Mould a clay coin, learn all about mudlarking and get up close with fascinating finds from the Thames.

8 – 17 Apr 2025

Explore the fascinating archaeology of the Thames with free family workshops this Easter holiday.

Mould a clay coin like those uncovered by the tides, learn all about the treasure and trash found in the Thames with a Victorian mudlark, and hold history in your hands by touching genuine artefacts discovered on the foreshore.

All fun and free! There’s a mix of bookable and drop-in events across the week – please check individual session listings for more detail on dates, timings and booking methods before you visit.

How to attend:

In-person only

Booking guidance:

Advanced booking recommended for ticketed events

Need to know

We love capturing content, so may take photos and videos during some of these sessions. This helps families understand what to expect at our events and shows funders the great work we do. No need to preen or pose, just play!

If you don't wish to be filmed or photographed, please speak to a member of staff.

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

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

Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

More about shopping, eating & drinking

Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. We also have a buggy park if you'd prefer to leave it behind.

In this series (4)

  • London Museum Docklands
    Free
    London Museum Docklands

    Rising river pop-up cards

    8 – 17 Apr 2025

    Courses & workshops

    Craft a pop-up card inspired by the tidal Thames

  • London Museum Docklands
    Free
    London Museum Docklands

    Meet a Victorian mudlark

    8 – 17 Apr 2025

    Performance

    Join our mudlark as they comb the foreshore of the Thames

  • London Museum Docklands
    Free
    London Museum Docklands

    Foreshore finds

    9 – 16 Apr 2025

    Courses & workshops

    Help create a foreshore full of undiscovered objects

  • London Museum Docklands
    Free
    London Museum Docklands

    Mudlarking mementos

    10 – 14 Apr 2025

    Courses & workshops

    Make your own clay coin inspired by fascinating finds from the river