Online booking for our events is recommended
Part of a series
10.15am – 11am

9 Sep 2025

Many animals are found in the River Thames today. Creatures such as fish, eels, seals and seahorses have all been spotted in the water – and even sharks, too!

But has the river always been this healthy? Join us for a sensory storytelling session about a fish who wants to make the Thames her home – but is the river as clean as it seems?

Expect gentle sensory activities including using soft toys, sensory scarves and movement. These sessions take place in our galleries, which may be dark.

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:
For babies from 8 weeks to crawling. Not suitable for toddlers or older siblings.
Duration:
45 mins
Booking guidance:
Advanced booking recommended
Part of a series:
Tots & the Thames day festival

Need to know

This is a free, but ticketed event. Tickets go on sale on Mon 1 Sep at 10am.

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?

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 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. However, due to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition, buggy parking is limited on the Ground Floor.