What's on
All events
Secrets of the Thames
6 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Unearth London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking
LGBTQ+ History Month
1 – 28 Feb 2026
Series
Explore and celebrate London's vast queer history with our activities, talks and walks
Secrets of the Thames writers' workshop
6 Feb 2026
Courses & workshops
Let Luke Jerram's moon installation spark new poems and stories
Mudlarks family gallery
6 – 15 Feb 2026
Activity
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s
Hello sailor! Queer sailors & communities
6 Feb 2026
Talk
Explore the infamous link between queerness and life at sea
Exploring with the experts
7 Feb 2026
Guided walk
Dig deeper into mudlarking with this guided foreshore visit and curator-led exhibition tour
Great Fire of London family walk
7 – 28 Feb 2026
Guided walk
Join us in the great outdoors to explore the Great Fire of 1666
Meet a conservator day
7 Feb 2026
Courses & workshops
Peek into the life of a conservator and get tips on caring for your objects
Molly houses: London's early club scene
7 – 28 Feb 2026
Talk
Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene
Walking London’s queer history
7 – 21 Feb 2026
Guided walk
Uncover hidden histories that prove queer people have always been here – and always will be
Meet the mudlarks!
8 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Meet a mudlark and hear some first-hand stories from the riverbank
Wonders of the warehouse tour
8 – 20 Feb 2026
Gallery tour
Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building
Holding Emotions
Now until – 9 Feb 2026
Exhibitions & displays
A free display giving a moment to reflect on, process and release emotions
Little dockers: Build it up – toddler sessions
11 Feb 2026
Activity
Build, sing and ride through London’s landmarks in a musical adventure
Little dockers: Build it up – baby session
11 Feb 2026
Activity
Discover London's most iconic buildings in a lively, musical session
In & around Smithfield Market
12 – 22 Feb 2026
Guided walk
A guided tour through an area packed with medieval and Tudor history
Where are all the gay dockers?
13 – 20 Feb 2026
Talk
What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?