What's on

Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s

Unearth London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking

Meet a mudlark and hear some first-hand stories from the riverbank

Explore the infamous link between queerness and life at sea

Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building

Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene

Let Luke Jerram's moon installation spark new poems and stories

Peek into the life of a conservator and get tips on caring for your objects

A free display giving a moment to reflect on, process and release emotions

Build, sing and ride through London’s landmarks in a musical adventure

Discover London's most iconic buildings in a lively, musical session

What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?

Dig into the past with a week of hands-on history

Create your own queer fanzine inspired by east London's LGBTQ+ community

Fashion your own Viking treasure based on our collection

Work with an illustrator to piece together clues like a real archaeologist

Use icing and toppings to transform a humble biscuit into a Viking shield

Help these two mudlarks find Thames treasures in a storytelling adventure