From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this former sugar warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
Hear about the drama and devastation of the docks during wartime. Discover the impact of the Blitz and learn how the docks helped prepare for the D-day landings.
See a film produced by young people from Tower Hamlets looking at racial tolerance in East London since the murder of Altab Ali in 1978. A discussion follows.
Curator Jim Gledhill explores the history of uniformed youth movements in London.FREE
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Get one free pasta meal for your child with every main adult meal purchased at 1802.
From Baden-Powell to Brown Owl, celebrate 100 years of guiding at Museum of London Docklands this summer!
Learn about London's historic role in the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK and explore the history and changing identity of the organisation through the experiences of Guides past and present.
Our newly refurbished Mudlarks gallery is an exciting and informative, interactive play area for under 5s and their parents that reflects the story of old and new Docklands as explored in the other galleries of the Museum.
Under fives can explore the soft play area with its DLR train and giant props, while older children can get to grips with hands-on interactives that bring the history of London’s Docks to life.