Events for all the family at London’s Museum Docklands.
Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s lost treasures: 4 April 2025- 1 March 2026
This exhibition features over 350 mudlarked objects, from intimate personal items to historical relics, with many on display for the first time.
Exodus by Zak Ové at The Reflections Room: Until 25 May 2025
Mixed-media installation Exodus explores migration through the present lens, highlighting the history and challenges of major population movements through time.
Holding Emotions: Until 9 Feb 2026
An opportunity to connect with and confront complex emotions after visiting the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery.
Women’s History Month talks (series): 1-30 March 2025
Join us on the weekends in March to celebrate Women’s History Month with an exciting lineup of free talks, storytelling events and a special paid event.
Reframing museum-based research: Exploring participatory practices: 5 March 2025
Crimes without criminals: 10 May 2025
A thought-provoking talk examining the contrasting legacies of oppressors and resistors.
Secrets of the warehouse tour: 21 Feb- 20 March 2025
An opportunity to visit areas not usually open to the public and learn more about working lives of the dockers who once walked these floors.
Welcome to Docklands tour: 22 Feb-29 March 2025
Discover the history of London’s docks, the East End and the people who have lived and worked here for over two centuries.
Roman fort gate tours: 24 Feb, 16 and 30 March 2025
Join a guide on this special tour of the remains of the West Gate of the Roman Fort of Londinium.
Walking London’s queer history: 28 Feb, 11 March, and 29 March 2025
Uncover hidden histories: queer struggle, queer joy, late-night trysts in St Paul's Cathedral and thieves in controversial clothing.
Post-war Poplar and the world of Call the Midwife: 6 March 2025
Join a guide to explore the history of the streets of Poplar and their connections to Jennifer Worth’s bestselling memoir, Call the Midwife.
In & around Smithfield Market: 9 and 23 March
Join a guide for a stroll through Smithfield, passing famous landmarks and getting into the fascinating and surprising stories behind them.
The museum is open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm and is FREE to all.
Address: No 1 West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL
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