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London Museum Docklands — Courses & workshops

Part of a series
  • A woman stands behind two children. The children are holding a metal object in their hands and looking downwards at it, smiling.

    Will your eyes play tricks on you?

Various times

23 – 31 May 2026

FREE

Plan your visit

Do your eyes deceive you? They just might!

Make your own thaumatrope, a Victorian toy that creates an optical illusion. Then handle toys and trinkets used by Victorians over 100 years ago in our No.1 Warehouse gallery.

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:
This activity is suitable for children aged 3+.
Duration:
30 mins
Part of a series:
May half term

Drop-in times

Sat 23 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Sun 24 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Mon 25 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Tue 26 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Wed 27 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Thu 28 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Fri 29 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Sat 30 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm
Sun 31 May 10.30–11am & 2–2.30pm

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

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