Tots at the docks
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Free fun play sessions for under-5s and their carers.
Free monthly play sessions inspired by the history of London's Docklands.
Dive deep in the river, stack cargo, put on a puppet show or build the tallest tower! Tots at the docks is an unticketed, drop-in play session that usually takes place on the last Wednesday of the month between 10.30am – 2pm.
On selected dates, we'll be running additional (and free) special events for under-5s with a range of fantastic early years partners.
Upcoming events
Take a look below for upcoming session themes and special events.
Wed 25 Jun – Jobs at the docks
Wed 30 Jul – Foods of the world
Wed 27 Aug – Seaside in the city
Wed 24 Sep – River Thames
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. However, due to our Secrets of the Thames exhibition, buggy parking is limited on the Ground Floor.
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