What's on

Mudlarks family gallery
2 – 13 Jul 2025
Activity
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s

Secrets of the Thames
2 Jul 2025 – 1 Mar 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Unearth London’s past in the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to mudlarking

Wonders of the warehouse tour
2 – 6 Jul 2025
Gallery tour
Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building

Lunar late
2 – 16 Jul 2025
Activity
Come commune with the moon at these mindfulness events
Make your own zine
5 – 6 Jul 2025
Activity
Create your own queer fanzine inspired by east London's LGBTQ+ community
Where are all the gay dockers?
5 Jul 2025
Talk
What do we know about gay people who lived and worked on the docks?

Welcome to Docklands tour
5 Jul 2025
Gallery tour
A tour around the very best bits of London Museum Docklands
Molly houses: London's early club scene
5 Jul 2025
Talk
Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene
Proud pins & power
6 Jul 2025
Activity
Design and make your own LGBTQ+ activist-inspired pin badge

50 LGBTQ+ Finds: Talk & book signing
6 Jul 2025
Talk
Meet Ben Paites and uncover the finds that reveal London's LGBTQ+ history

Moon morning
8 – 15 Jul 2025
Activity
Treat yourself to a gentle start through mindfulness

African Remembrance Day
12 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
Series
A year-long series of activities commemorating African victims of slavery

Summer holidays
12 Jul – 31 Aug 2025
Series
Dig, dance and discover London’s vibrant history
Craft & chill
12 Jul 2025 – 14 Mar 2026
Activity
Free family drop-ins with activities inspired by identity and belonging
Surviving slavery
12 Jul 2025
Talk
Exploring how slavery and racism have left enduring scars
Mini Mondays: Food adventures – toddler sessions
14 Jul 2025
Courses & workshops
A delicious way to explore London’s history
Mini Mondays: Food adventures – baby session
14 Jul 2025
Courses & workshops
A sensory musical adventure exploring food from across the world

The big dig
20 Jul – 31 Aug 2025
Activity
Get digging and experience what it’s like to be an archaeologist