Welcome to Docklands tour
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Learn about the history of London's docks on this museum tour.
Join our guide for a tour around the very best bits of London Museum Docklands.
This tour covers the history of London’s docks, the East End and the people who have lived and worked here for over two centuries.
Walking through the historic building that holds our museum, you'll discover how unused marshland nearby was transformed into the towering Canary Wharf.
Your guide will take you through the grim details of working on the docks, the ins and outs of the "sailortowns" and the heroic efforts of those defending the docks during the war – and much more.
The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.
Here's where you'll find everything else you need to know about planning your visit.
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.
Our cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have 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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