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Opening 2026
Opens 28 Nov 2026London Museum
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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 DocklandsMudlarking weekend
26 – 27 Sep 2026
Series
Expert talks, object showcases and more to celebrate the world of mudlarking
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsLittle Londoners early years festival
30 Sep 2026
Series
Celebrate our city with this special takeover day for babies and toddlers
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsMudlarking & world trade with Alessio Checconi
26 Sep 2026
Talk
Explore London's international trade history through objects found on the foreshore
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsNicola White's stories from the Thames
27 Sep 2026
Talk
Join mudlark Nicola White as she shows a glimpse into the working life of the river
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Architecture & HomeNonsuch Palace: Henry VIII’s lost pearl
A spectacular Tudor palace demolished to pay debts
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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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Art & DesignThomas Rowlandson’s satirical London drawings
Laughing at life in the 18th and 19th century
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London PlacesHow Cleopatra’s Needle came to London
An ancient Egyptian obelisk – on the banks of the River Thames
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
