Just steps from West India Quay, the London Museum Docklands is buzzing with seasonal exhibitions and family-friendly events:
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Secrets of the Thames
Explore over 350 fascinating finds from the Thames in the UK’s first major mudlarking exhibition.
Until: 1 March 2026
Tickets: From £16 – book online.Meet the Mudlarks
Chat with real mudlarks and hear their riverbank stories.
Dates: Tuesdays & Sundays, 4 Jan – 1 Mar 2026
Time: 11 am–4 pm
Entry: Exhibition ticket required.Mudlarks Family Gallery
Interactive play area for under-8s – perfect for hands-on exploration.
Little Dockers Winter Sessions
Runs Until: 25 January 2026
Free entry.Sensory play for babies and toddlers with an arctic theme.
Wonders of the Warehouse Tour
Date: 14 January 2026
Free – booking required.Discover the hidden history of this Georgian building.
Guided Walks Around London Docklands
Until: 26 January 2026
Free guided tour.- Great Fire of London Walk: 17 Jan – 7 Feb
- Roman London Walk: 17 Jan
- Second World War Walk: 24 Jan
- Walking London’s Queer History: 24 Jan
- Roman Fort Gate Tour: 18 Jan
- Nicola White’s Thames Stories: 24 Jan
- Smithfield Market Walk: 25 Jan
- Post-war Poplar & Call the Midwife Walk: 29 Jan
Booking: Check individual listings.
Tots at the Docks
Monthly sessions for little ones and carers, inspired by Docklands history.
Dates: 28 Jan – 25 Feb 2026. Free – booking required.
Located at No.1 Warehouse, West India Quay
Free entry (some events require booking)
