May half term
Roll up, roll up and explore traditional Victorian entertainment this half term!
Take a step back into the past and craft a paper theatre, enjoy music hall melodies and practice your puns. Enjoy old-fashioned entertainment without the internet.
Need to know
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 building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.
You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.
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 (5)
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Eye spy
23 – 31 May 2026
Courses & workshops
Step into the world of Victorian play and make your own optical illusion toy
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Paper theatres
26 – 29 May 2026
Courses & workshops
Craft a paper theatre and bring your own puppet performers to life
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Barrel of laughs
26 – 27 May 2026
Courses & workshops
Do you have what it takes to be a music hall comedian?
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Baby Broadway: Timeless tunes & music hall melodies
27 May 2026
Performance
Sing, dance and play your way through the history of entertainment
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Peg people
28 – 29 May 2026
Courses & workshops
Bring your own character to life in this craft workshop inspired by the East End