Online booking for our events is recommended

Craft & chill

London Museum Docklands — Activity

  • A woman and a child are engaged in a craft activity, using paper and glue sticks, at a table covered with colorful materials.

    Read books, play, draw and take part in craft activities.

Free family drop-in sessions, with activities inspired by identity and belonging.

Drop in to this relaxed and welcoming space for families any time between 11am and 3.30pm. Read books, play, draw and take part in craft activities inspired by identity and belonging – the choice is yours. 

Taking place in a friendly and inclusive space, these sessions will provide the opportunity for families to spend relaxed time together, spark new conversations, make connections and celebrate the things we have in common, as well as what makes us different.

  1. 11am – 3.30pm

    Sat 13 Sep 2025

  2. 11am – 3.30pm

    Sat 8 Nov 2025

  3. 11am – 3.30pm

    Sat 10 Jan 2026

  4. 11am – 3.30pm

    Sat 14 Mar 2026

Hooray, you’re coming for free! Why not give a little back and donate today?

For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
All ages welcome, but recommended for 4+
Duration:
4.5 hours

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? And don't forget that under-12s get free entry to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition with fascinating finds from our city's foreshore.

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.

Tags

Activity London Museum Docklands Families

Related events

  • London Museum Docklands
    Free
    London Museum Docklands

    Tots at the docks

    27 Aug – 17 Dec 2025

    Activity

    Free monthly play sessions inspired by the history of London's Docklands

  • London Museum Docklands
    London Museum Docklands

    Mudlarks family gallery

    19 – 31 Aug 2025

    Activity

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

  • London Museum Docklands
    London Museum Docklands

    Secrets of the Thames

    19 Aug 2025 – 1 Mar 2026

    Exhibitions & displays

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