River rhythms
Sing, dance and play! Take a sensory journey through the history of London's Docklands in this interactive session
Learn how this part of London has changed over 200 years from a bustling port to gleaming skyscrapers – while singing sea shanties, moving to classic nursery rhymes, smelling spices and playing instruments.
Finish the session by creating your own song and accompanying movements, which will be recorded and sent back for your class to enjoy.
As a part of your timetabled visit, you'll be able to visit Mudlarks, our interactive children’s gallery featuring soft play, small world play and water play.
This session is also suitable for SEND groups – please discuss your group's needs on booking.
Please note: while this session is free, failure to attend or late cancellation will incur a charge for both the session and the Mudlarks gallery.
Session availability
Date | Time |
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Tue 21 Oct 2025 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Tue 21 Oct 2025 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Wed 22 Oct 2025 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Wed 22 Oct 2025 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Wed 22 Oct 2025 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Thu 23 Oct 2025 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Thu 23 Oct 2025 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Thu 23 Oct 2025 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Date | Time |
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Tue 20 Jan 2026 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Tue 20 Jan 2026 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Tue 20 Jan 2026 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Wed 21 Jan 2026 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Wed 21 Jan 2026 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Wed 21 Jan 2026 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Thu 22 Jan 2026 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Thu 22 Jan 2026 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Thu 22 Jan 2026 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Date | Time |
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Tue 12 May 2026 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Tue 12 May 2026 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Tue 12 May 2026 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Wed 13 May 2026 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Wed 13 May 2026 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Thu 14 May 2026 | 9.30am – 1.25pm |
Thu 14 May 2026 | 10.30am – 1.15pm |
Thu 14 May 2026 | 11.15am – 2pm |
Need to know
Our address is London Museum Docklands, No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.
Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility.
Please see our plan a visit page for more information about planning a school visit, including a sensory map and visual story.
This session is free but advanced booking is required. To book, please call the Box Office on 020 7001 9844. If you have difficulty using the telephone, please visit our access page for assistance.
Please note: while this session is free, failure to attend or late cancellation will incur a charge for both the session and the Mudlarks gallery.
You are booking a timetabled package that includes set times for your 45-min river rhythms session, plus self-directed gallery time in our Mudlarks family gallery and lunch tables for your group.
EYFS: Expressive arts and design: being imaginative and expressive (music and movement)
EYFS: Understanding the world
EYFS: Personal, Social and Emotional Development