What's on
Mudlarks family gallery
Now until – 1 Feb 2026
Activity
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s
Secrets of the Thames
Now until – 1 Mar 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Unearth London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking
Nicola White's stories from the Thames
24 Jan 2026
Activity
Join the mudlark and artist as she reveals her most fascinating Thames finds
Meet the mudlarks!
25 Jan – 1 Mar 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Meet a mudlark and hear some first-hand stories from the riverbank
Secrets of the Thames tours
25 Jan 2026
Gallery tour
Join us for an after-hours tour of our mudlarking exhibition
Wonders of the warehouse tour
Now until – 26 Jan 2026
Gallery tour
Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building
Tots at the docks
28 Jan – 25 Feb 2026
Activity
Free monthly play sessions inspired by the history of London's Docklands
Hello sailor! Queer sailors & communities
1 – 6 Feb 2026
Talk
Explore the infamous link between queerness and life at sea
Molly houses: London's early club scene
1 – 28 Feb 2026
Talk
Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene
Secrets of the Thames writers' workshop
6 Feb 2026
Courses & workshops
Let Luke Jerram's moon installation spark new poems and stories
Meet a conservator day
7 Feb 2026
Courses & workshops
Peek into the life of a conservator and get tips on caring for your objects
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
Other
Build, sing and ride through London’s landmarks in a musical adventure
Little dockers: Build it up – baby session
11 Feb 2026
Other
Discover London's most iconic buildings in a lively, musical session
Where are all the gay dockers?
13 – 14 Feb 2026
Talk
What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?
February half term
14 – 20 Feb 2026
Series
Dig into the past with a week of hands-on history
Make your own zine
15 Feb 2026
Activity
Create your own queer fanzine inspired by east London's LGBTQ+ community
Viking brooch-making
16 – 18 Feb 2026
Activity
Fashion your own Viking treasure based on our collection