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Pet sounds

London Museum Docklands — Activity

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  • Two young children wearing green and yellow t-shirts look through the window of the museum's recreated Victorian animal emporium where the can see a swordfish.

    Step back in time in this activity inspired by our Victorian-era Animal Emporium.

Various times

17 – 21 Feb 2025

FREE

Plan your visit

Recreate the sights and sounds of Sailortown's Animal Emporium in this digital drop-in activity.

Use an iPad to create a soundscape inspired by the creatures of the Animal Emporium – a Victorian-era exotic pet shop – and design a digital collage to illustrate it.

Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so you may have to wait at busy times. This activity is most suitable for children aged four and over.

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This activity is best for children aged four and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration:
120 mins
Part of a series:
February half term

Drop-in session times

Come along during any of these session times:

Mon 17 Feb: 11am – 1pm & 2–4pm
Tue 18 Feb: 11am – 1pm & 2–4pm
Fri 21 Feb: 11am – 1pm & 2–4pm

Need to know

This activity is in the Sainsbury Study Centre on the First Floor, but don't forget to pay a visit to Sailortown on the Second Floor beforehand to see the Animal Emporium in person!

London Museum Docklands 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.

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