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Little dockers: Jobs on the docks – toddler sessions

London Museum Docklands — Other

  • A young boy is sitting on a wooden floor in a high vis jacket. Next to him in a small green wheelbarrow that he is using to load toy bricks into.

    Heave, hoist and haul together.

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.

  1. 10.15am – 11am

    Wed 13 May 2026

  2. 11.15am – 12pm

    Wed 13 May 2026

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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

These sessions are free, but ticketed. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wed 6 May.

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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