Windrush front room
Explore a recreated Windrush front room, filled with familiar treasures.
Find an Axminster carpet, glass ornaments (including the iconic glass fish), a plastic pineapple, a Blue Spot radiogram with original LPs, colourful wallpaper and a glass display cabinet – features that were hallmarks of many Windrush homes.
Discuss their rich cultural context with Tony Fairweather, founder and curator of The Windrush Collection.
Please note that there are breakable objects in this space. Children should be supervised at all times.
Need to know
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 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.
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.
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.