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Caribbean food by Sainsbury's

London Museum Docklands — Exhibitions & displays

Part of a series
  • A historical photograph of a group of employees, some in aprons, standing in front of a "J. Sainsbury" store with signage for dairy, butter, and provisions.

    See original packaging, recipes and advertising from the 1970s.

10.30am – 4pm

Sat 9 Aug 2025

See how Sainsbury's Caribbean products have changed over the years.

Come and visit the Sainsbury Archive for a display of the Caribbean products that Sainsbury’s added over time and the marketing they used to attract customers.

See original packaging, recipes and advertising from the 1970s onwards, which show how our tastes have changed over the decades.

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This is a free, drop in event.
Duration:
330 mins
Part of a series:
Family festival of Caribbean culture

Need to know

The museum is open every day 10am – 5pm.

If you have time, why not also visit our free galleries and get more in-depth with Docklands history?

Our address is London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL. We're just a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay.

Check our need to know page to get the answers to all the frequently asked questions about visiting, facilities and accessibility

Our building is accessible and we have lifts on every floor. If you need any help, please ask our friendly Hosts at the Information Desk when you arrive.

You'll find everything you need to know on our access page.

Our family-friendly cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks and a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

You’ll also find our shop with a curated range of gifts and souvenirs, including posters, prints, toys, books and jewellery.

More about shopping, eating & drinking

Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum. However, due to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition, buggy parking is limited on the Ground Floor.

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