What's on
Pride Month
1 – 30 Jun 2026
Series
Explore and celebrate London's vast queer history with our talks and workshop
Mudlarks family gallery
Now until – 28 Jun 2026
Activity
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s
Solidarity & censorship: Queer activism in the 1980s
19 Jun – 3 Jul 2026
Talk
Delve into queer activism, community and gentrification in east London
Make your own zine
21 – 28 Jun 2026
Courses & workshops
Create your own queer fanzine inspired by east London's LGBTQ+ community
Wonders of the warehouse tour
21 Jun – 26 Sep 2026
Gallery tour
Delve into the hidden history of our Georgian museum building
Hello sailor! Queer sailors & communities
21 Jun 2026
Talk
Explore the infamous link between queerness and life at sea
Tots at the docks
24 Jun – 26 Aug 2026
Activity
Free monthly play sessions inspired by the history of London's Docklands
Calling Card 24062026 after Adrian Piper
24 Jun 2026
Performance
Experience a live performance from artist Delaine Le Bas honouring Romani livelihood and history
Alternative narratives: Romani visual activism in museum spaces
24 Jun 2026
Talk
Join us for a discussion with Romani artists about their experiences and art practices
Molly houses: London's early club scene
28 Jun 2026
Talk
Uncover an early queer subculture that dwarfs today's gay scene
The big dig
22 Jul – 31 Aug 2026
Activity
Become an archaeologist for the day and piece together stories of London’s history
Family festival of Caribbean culture
21 – 22 Aug 2026
Series
Celebrate all things Caribbean this summer
Oh, How We Dance: Disability & nightlife
Now until – 4 Oct 2026
Exhibitions & displays
A free, film-based installation uncovering hidden stories of disability in our collections
Not as Sweet as You Think
Now until – 15 Oct 2026
Exhibitions & displays
Delve deeper into sugar’s complex history through new captions in our London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
Pirate snowball family rave
12 Dec 2026
Activity
Dance through storms of bubbles, clouds of foam and gales of glitter in a rave for the whole family
Caribbean Voices: Shaping Docklands trail
Now until – 24 Jan 2027
Activity
A museum trail shedding light on the Caribbean community's contributions to London Docklands
By Appointment Only: Romani art, culture & heritage
Now until – 31 Jan 2027
Exhibitions & displays
A free display on the creativity and craft of Romani communities
Holding Emotions
Now until – 2 Jan 2028
Exhibitions & displays
A free display giving a moment to reflect on, process and release emotions