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Paper theatres

London Museum Docklands — Courses & workshops

Part of a series
  • A woman and young boy are sitting at a table with their faces in profile. The woman has her face over the boys' left shoulder and is reaching over his right to hold a craft he is working on.

    Put on a paper show together.

Various times

26 – 29 May 2026

FREE

Plan your visit

All the world's a stage!

Craft a miniature paper theatre and puppet performers like those in the museum’s collection. What plays will you perform?

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For:
Families
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
Recommended for children aged 5+.
Duration:
150 mins
Part of a series:
May half term

Drop-in times

Tue 26 May 11–1.30pm & 2.30–4pm
Wed 27 May 11–1.30pm & 2.30–4pm
Thu 28 May 11–1.30pm & 2.30–4pm
Fri 29 May 11–1.30pm & 2.30–4pm

Need to know

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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