Online booking for our events is recommended
Part of a series

The nights are drawing in and now is the time for tales!

Join storyteller Olivia Armstrong to explore the folklore of some of London's strangest creatures. Hear the tale of the loneliest griffin in the world and the slightly spooky legend of a frozen… chicken? What other mythical creatures roam London’s streets? Come and find out!

  1. 11.30am – 12pm

    Tue 27 Oct 2026

  2. 12.30pm – 1pm

    Tue 27 Oct 2026

  3. 2pm – 2.30pm

    Tue 27 Oct 2026

  4. 11.30am – 12pm

    Wed 28 Oct 2026

  5. 12.30pm – 1pm

    Wed 28 Oct 2026

  6. 2pm – 2.30pm

    Wed 28 Oct 2026

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
Drop-in, for ages 5+. Children must be supervised at all times.
Duration:
30 mins
Part of a series:
October half term

Need to know

Photography helps families understand what to expect at our events and shows funders the great work we do. As such, a museum photographer may be present to take pictures. No need to preen or pose, just play!

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.

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.

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

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. We also have a buggy park if you'd prefer to leave it behind.