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.
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

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?

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

Life in the Victorian docks
Autumn term 2025 – Summer term 2026
KS2
Explore 19th-century artefacts in this investigative object handling session
More for schools
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Free in-gallery activities for schools
In June and July 2025 bring Docklands' stories to life with historical characters and object handling
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SEND schools days
The perfect opportunity for SEND school groups to explore our museum
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Teachers' Network
Join our network for regular news and priority booking
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Mudlarks family gallery
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s