Schools sessions
Book one of our free interactive sessions to get even closer to the museum’s objects and stories – creatively designed to link with the curriculum.
All sessions

Life in the Victorian docks
Autumn term 2025 – Summer term 2026
KS2
Explore 19th-century artefacts in this investigative object handling session

The Blitz: Ken’s Second World War story
Autumn term 2025 – Spring term 2026
KS2
What can eyewitness accounts tell us about life during the Blitz?
Live stream: London's Docklands in the Blitz
7 Nov 2025 – 26 Feb 2026
KS2
Experience the realities of Londoners living through the Blitz directly from your classroom
Live stream: Prehistoric London
13 Nov 2025 – 14 May 2026
KS2
Find out what archaeology is and what it tells us about London’s past directly from your classroom
Live stream: Digging into Roman London
27 Nov 2025 – 21 May 2026
KS2
Dive into this exciting world and get your questions answered by our expert bone scientist directly to your classroom
Live stream: The Great Fire
17 Oct 2025 – 8 May 2026
KS1
How did the Great Fire of London impact the lives of Londoners in 1666? Find out in this live stream delivered directly to your classroom

The Blitz through Connie's eyes
Autumn term 2025 – Spring term 2026
KS2
Use eyewitness accounts, documents and photographs to build a picture of children's lives during the Blitz

River rhythms
Autumn term 2025 – Summer term 2026
EYFS, KS1
Go on a sensory journey through Docklands' history with song, dance and play

London, Sugar & Slavery enquiry day
Autumn term 2025 – Summer term 2026
KS3
Explore London’s links to the British trade in enslaved Africans in this anti-racist study day
More for schools
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SEND schools days
The perfect opportunity for SEND school groups to explore our museum
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Teachers' Network
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Mudlarks family gallery
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s