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Holding Emotions wellness space

London Museum Docklands — Activity

Part of a series
  • A person takes a photo of a video display featuring a woman at an exhibit titled "Reclaiming objects, reclaiming emotions." Exhibit text and framed items are visible on the wall.

    An opportunity to reflect, journal and learn healing practices.

Join London Museum Docklands, Mind and Healing Practitioner Wendy Simeon, for a relaxed day of reflection this Black History Month.

This will be an introductory extension of our Holding Emotions display, with an opportunity to reflect and journal with a free cup of tea.

Explore the multi-sensory ways in which we can reclaim Black history through objects in our collection.

Learn healing practices and proverbs from the African continent with Wendy Simeon.

Discover the wellness resources and tools that mental health charity Mind have on offer and take part in their wellness check-ins.

  1. 11.30am – 12.30pm

    Wed 29 Oct 2025

    FREE

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  2. 1pm – 2pm

    Wed 29 Oct 2025

    FREE

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  3. 2.45pm – 3.45pm

    Wed 29 Oct 2025

    FREE

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How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This is a drop-in event and we will have three wellness check-ins at 11.30am, 1pm & 2.45pm
Part of a series:
Black History Month talks

Need to know

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? And don't forget to check out our Secrets of the Thames exhibition uncovering the hidden world of mudlarking.

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.

Our cafe is the perfect place to sit down and relax for a bite or tea break. We have 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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