Free in-gallery activities for schools

In June and July 2026, school groups visiting London Museum Docklands will have the opportunity to meet historical characters and storytellers, bringing the story of the Docklands to life. These activities are available to all school groups who have booked a self-led visit (subject to availability).

Hear Caribbean music histories

A person with glasses and a red headband reads a book titled "CARNIVAL" while holding a black tray decorated with colorful circles.

Join George as she delves into her Trinidadian family’s musical history, from African chants to Calypso and Soca, and learn about how Black history has shaped the music of today in this interactive storytelling experience.

George will be in the Warehouse of the World gallery on the dates and times listed below.

Tue 23 Jun, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Wed 24 Jun, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Thu 25 Jun, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Fri 26 Jun, 10.30am – 2.30pm

Meet Brunel

A man in period costume and a student in school uniform examine historical documents in a museum display case.

Meet Isambard Kingdom Brunel and find out how he built the first tunnel under a river in the world, right here in London. Find out about his life and times in Victorian England, and how he cheated death three times.

Perhaps you'll even find yourselves recreating the building of the tunnel and making sure it's watertight.

Brunel will be in the City & River gallery on the dates and times listed below.

Mon 29 Jun, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Tue 30 Jun, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Wed 1 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Thu 2 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Fri 3 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm

Meet the dockers

Two people wearing vintage clothing stand in a room with floral wallpaper and framed pictures. A wicker basket is in the foreground.

Meet Bert and Eliza Trott, an East End husband and wife duo. Listen to their stories of life in London's Victorian docks and hear how Eliza’s involvement in the 1888 match girls' strike inspired Bert to back the 1889 dockers' strike.

The Trotts will be in the Warehouse of the World gallery on the dates and times listed below.

Mon 6 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Tue 7 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Wed 8 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Thu 9 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Fri 10 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Mon 13 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Tue 14 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Wed 15 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Thu 16 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm
Fri 17 Jul, 10.30am – 2.30pm

Book a self-led visit

These activities can't be booked in advance. They're drop-in only and can be experienced as part of a self-led visit to London Museum Docklands. Complete our booking form below to organise this.

We expect these activities to be popular, so schools who have booked to visit the Warehouse of the World and City & River galleries will be given priority.

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