Welcome to London Museum
Visit in person & get up close to objects
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Opening 2026
Coming soonLondon Museum
We're counting down... the new London Museum will open towards the end of 2026 in Smithfield
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Open today
Free entryLondon Museum Docklands
Pop along to our beautiful riverside setting and step into 400 years of Docklands history – free and open to all
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsVictorian Santa's grotto
Now until – 23 Dec 2025
Activity
Meet Santa and receive a gift (if you've been nice, of course!)
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsMudlarks family gallery
Now until – 4 Jan 2026
Activity
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsBy Appointment Only: Romani art, culture & heritage
Now until – 31 Jan 2027
Exhibitions & displays
A free display on the creativity and craft of Romani communities
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Religion & BeliefsHow did medieval Londoners celebrate Christmas?
Fasting, feasting and wassailers at your door
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Lifestyle & LeisureJoseph Grimaldi: King of the clowns
Grimaldi’s extraordinary physical comedy changed the pantomime forever – but it came at a price
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Class & EconomicsWhat were penny toys?
These colourful toys were sold on the streets by some of London’s poorest citizens
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London PlacesSelfridges: The store that shook up London shopping
With its bold advertising and top customer service, Selfridges brought American glamour to the capital
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Religion & BeliefsLondon’s folk customs & traditions
The capital’s cultural calendar is a rainbow of obscure customs, traditions, rituals and ceremonies
Plan your visit
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Families
Set sail for a fun day out at London Museum Docklands
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Shop, eat & drink
Stop for a tea break in our cafe, or pick up a souvenir from our shop
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Need to know
Answers to all the the most frequently asked questions about visiting us
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Free galleries
Step into 400 years of London Docklands' river, port and people
