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October half term

London Museum Docklands — Activity

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    Come to Docklands this October for crafts, stories and dance parties.

10.30am – 4pm

3 Nov 2024

Brighten up the darker days this half term with dance, crafts and storytelling inspired by light.

Step back in time and experience the magic of old London with our Victorian lamplighters storytelling sessions, to hear tales of the people who once lit up our streets. Or dive into the festival of lights with family-friendly Diwali stories, to learn all about this beautiful celebration.

Feeling crafty? Create your very own art work at our silhouette craft workshops, or get really hands-on in clay making workshops to create pots for the festival of light. You can also watch dazzling Bollywood dance performances or get moving in our dance workshops.

For our littlest visitors, we’re throwing a London lights dance party for under-5s – a proper fun-filled, energetic celebration.

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

For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Duration:
All day

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.

All events are free but a small number require booking in advance, with tickets being released on 16 October. Check out individual event pages on for more details.

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.

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