Online booking for our events is recommended
Part of a series

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.

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

  1. 10.30am – 2.30pm

    Wed 25 Mar 2026

  2. 10.30am – 2.30pm

    Wed 29 Apr 2026

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.
Part of a series:
October half term

Upcoming themes

Wed 25 Mar – Springtime in the city
Wed 29 Apr – Foods of the docks

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.