Escape to the seaside
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See, touch and discuss objects from seaside trips through history.
Hold history in your hands in this free, sensory object handling session for families.
A trip to the seaside has always been a popular holiday choice for Londoners. But what did they take with them? What presents did they bring back?
Join the holiday journey with Londoners through history and see, touch and discuss curious objects.
London Museum Docklands 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.
This is a free, but ticketed event. Book online and in advance to avoid disappointment.
We have baby changing facilities on the Basement Floor, Ground Floor and Third Floor. Prams and buggies are also welcome in the museum.
You can find everything you need to know about family visits to London Museum Docklands on our families 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.
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