Shadow puppets
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Make a shadow puppet and tell a tale!
Create your own shadow puppets to share stories.
Discover east and southeast Asian storytelling traditions through the art of shadow puppetry. Make your own shadow puppet with artist Francesca Telling and then light it up on our big screen to share folktales inspired by your own communities.
Need to know
Drop-in sessions will be first come, first served. At busy times, we may need to direct visitors to quieter activities on our programme of events.
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 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.
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.
