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Tots at the docks

London Museum Docklands — Activity

  • A baby sits on the floor surrounded by shiny foil and toys, interacting with another child nearby.

    Scrunch, squish and shake in sensory areas for babies.

  • A toddler with pigtails examines a blue triangular toy in a playroom, with adults and another child visible in the background.

    Free fun play sessions for under-5s and their carers.

  • A toddler holding a teacup above a table with cups, saucers and takeaway cups on

    Take turns serving cups of tea or dishing up fish and chips in our role play areas.

  • A child dressed up as a firefighter holding a toy brick, sat next to a toy wheelbarrow

    Build London’s most famous landmarks, go fishing and stack cargo in city themed-sessions.

Free monthly play sessions for babies and toddlers – all inspired by London’s past and present.

Create, play and learn together in the historic heart of Canary Wharf. Swim in a sequin sea, meet soft toy sea creatures, drive a mini digger and put on a puppet show, with activities changing each month.

These drop-in play sessions usually take place the last Wednesday of the month.

On selected dates, we'll run additional (and free!) special events for under-5s with a range of early years partners.

  1. 10.30am – 3pm

    Wed 30 Sep 2026

    FREE

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  2. 10.30am – 3pm

    Wed 28 Oct 2026

    FREE

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Hooray, you’re coming for free! Why not give a little back and donate today?

For:
Under 5s
How to attend:
In-person only
Good to know:
During busy times we may need to limit entry.

Need to know

Wed 30 Sep – We love London
Wed 28 Oct – Fairy tales
Wed 11 Nov- River Thames

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 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 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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Activity London Museum Docklands Under 5s

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