What's on

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

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

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

Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building

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

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

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

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

Join us for an after-hours tour of our mudlarking exhibition

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

Create your own digital pattern with inspo from objects in our collection

Get your hands mucky in this art workshop