Meet the mudlarks!

Your chance to meet a mudlark.

11am – 4pm

4 Nov – 21 Dec 2025

Visit the Secrets of the Thames exhibition on a Tuesday or Sunday between October and December to meet a mudlark in person.

Whether you're curious about their rarest finds, how they got into mudlarking, or just want to hear first-hand stories from the riverbank, this is your chance to find out.

There’s just one step between you and meeting a real mudlark – booking your ticket to Secrets of the Thames. Book now and dig into London's muddy secrets.

How to attend:: In-person only
Duration:: During exhibition hours

Ticketing

This activity takes place every Tuesday and Sunday between 5 Oct – 21 Dec 2025.

A ticket to the Secrets of the Thames exhibition is required. The activity is subject to availability and capacity.

Opening times

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?

Getting here

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.

Shop, eat & drink

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.

More about shopping, eating & drinking

11am – 4pm

4 Nov – 21 Dec 2025