Online booking for our events is recommended
Part of a series

Step into the bustling docks where little adventurers become sailors, dockers and fish porters!

Haul the ropes, sort the catch and help load the boats in a lively interactive drama experience designed especially for toddlers and their carers.

This is a gallery-based session, led by a storyteller. Please note that the lighting in the galleries may be dim.

  1. 11.15am – 12pm

    Wed 30 Sep 2026

  2. 12.15pm – 1pm

    Wed 30 Sep 2026

Hooray, you're coming for free! Why not give a little back and donate when booking your ticket?

For:
Under 5s
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
This session is for toddlers. Younger siblings are welcome and also require a ticket.
Duration:
45 mins

Need to know

This is a free, but ticketed event. Tickets go on sale on Wed 23 Sep at 10am.

Please arrive 5 minutes before your session starts. Visitors arriving more than 5 minutes late may not be admitted.

If you no longer require your ticket, please contact the Box Office on 020 7030 3300 to allow other families to take part.

Prams and buggies are welcome in the museum, but buggy parking is limited. We recommend bringing collapsible buggies or slings where possible.

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