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Meet a Victorian mudlark

London Museum Docklands — Performance

Part of a series
  • Two girls are visible sitting on the floor, looking intently forward. The child in focus wears a pink winter coat and her hair is in pigtails. A girl in a blue zipped hoodie is blurred in the background.

    What treasures will you uncover at the museum?

Various times

8 – 17 Apr 2025

FREE

Plan your visit

Join our Victorian mudlark as they comb the foreshore of the Thames, finding both treasures and trash.

What have been their best discoveries and what will they uncover with you? With every tide, there are treasures to be found.

Please note that photography may be taking place.

Hooray, you’re coming for free! Why not give a little back and donate today?

For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This activity is suitable for children aged five and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration:
30 mins
Part of a series:
Easter

Drop-in sessions

8–10 & 15–17 Apr

Session one: 12–12.30pm
Session two: 1–1.30pm
Session three: 3–3.30pm

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 would prefer to leave it behind.

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