Under 5s
We have an exciting programme of activities for children under five and their carers at Museum of London Docklands. Learn, play and explore together in our weekly sessions and holiday events especially for our younger audience and their carers.
Mini Mudlarks babies group
(6 months – walking)
Mon 4 Jan – 29 Mar & 19 Apr – 12 Jul (no sessions 15 Feb & 31 May), 12.45-1.45pm
Learn, play and explore together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. The session is for babies aged 6 months-walking and their carers and includes stories, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.
FREE but book in advance
Mini Mudlarks babies group: Musical Mondays
(6 months – walking)
Mon 18 Jan, 15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May & 21 Jun, 12.45-1.45pm
Sing, rhyme and play together in this special monthly musical session as part of our Mini Mudlarks babies group.
FREE but book in advance
Little Mudlarks toddlers group
(walking – 5 years)
Mon 4 Jan – 29 Mar & 19 Apr – 12 Jul (no sessions 15 Feb & 31 May), 10.15am – 12pm
Learn, play and explore together every Monday during term-time in our Mudlarks gallery. This session is for children who are walking-5 years and their carers and involves soft play, rhyme time, play materials and refreshments.
Book in advance £1
Little Mudlarks toddlers group: Messy Mondays
(walking – 5 years)
Mon 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 May, 7 Jun & 5 Jul, 10.15am – 12pm
Come and use your senses to explore a variety of art materials. A special monthly creative session as part of our Little Mudlarks toddlers group.
Book in advance £1
Little Mudlarks toddlers group: Musical Mondays
(walking – 5 years)
Mon 18 Jan, 15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May & 21 Jun, 10.15am – 12pm
Sing, rhyme and play together in this special monthly musical session as part of our Little Mudlarks toddlers group.
Book in advance £1
Little Mudlarks toddlers group: Make-it Mondays
(walking – 5 years)
Mon 25 Jan, 22 Feb, 29 Mar, 24 May & 12 Jul, 10.15am – 12pm
What will we be making today? A hands-on creative workshop as part of our Little Mudlarks toddlers group.
Book in advance £1
Little Mudlarks toddlers group: Puppets and stories
(walking – 5 years)
Mon 8 Feb & 26 Apr, 10.15am – 12pm
Make your own puppet together and then help us to tell a story. A special creative workshop as part of our Little Mudlarks toddlers group.
Book in advance £1
Please call the Box Office on 020 7001 9844 to book your place in advance, from 10am on the Friday before the Monday you would like to visit.
Under 5s storytime
7 Jan – 1 Apr & 22 Apr – 15 Jul (no sessions 18 Feb & 3 Jun), 3-3.30pm
Join us in our galleries for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term-time, then come and play in Mudlarks.
FREE
Then come and play in Mudlarks afterwards! No advance booking is required.
Holiday events for under 5s
In the school holidays we have special events for under 5s and their carers. Events are aimed at under 5s but older siblings are welcome.
Tickets are allocated on arrival. Please collect a ticket from the Museum front desk before the event.
February half term
Paper cooking
Mon 15 Feb, 11-11.30am, 12-12.30pm & 2-2.30pm
Come and use lots of creative materials to make food and exotic dishes from all over the world. Explore real food that you’d find in London today and try to guess where it came from. A hands-on, creative workshop for for children aged 2-5 years and their carers.
Easter
Easter egg creatures
Mon 5 Apr, 11-11.30am, 12-12.30pm & 2-2.30pm
Come and make a tasty chocolate creature and find out all about chocolate in this hands-on, sweet and sticky workshop for under 5s and their carers. 2+
Musical jobs
Mon 12 Apr, 10.30-11am 11.15-11.45am & 2-2.30pm
Sailor, diver, dockworker or coachman: if you lived in London 150 years ago, what job would you have liked to do? Through sound, musical games, objects and instruments have fun exploring the work of some exciting London characters in this interactive musical session. Especially for children under 5 and their carers. 6 months+
May half term
London! A musical journey
Mon 31 May, 10.30-11am 11.15-11.45am & 2-2.30pm
Come on a musical adventure and explore London's buildings, transport and famous places through the magic of music and sound! This interactive, imaginative session for under 5s and their carers is brought to life through song, movement, instruments and musical stories. 6 months+
Admission charges and contact details
Museum of London Docklands, Under 5s events and weekly sessions are FREE for children, unless otherwise stated. To access the Museum, Under 5s events and sessions adults must purchase an annual ticket for just £5.
For further information about our under 5s programme please contact:
Rachael Woodhead
Early Years Officer
email: rwoodhead@museumoflondon.org.uk
Let your Little Mudlarks have a go at our games specially designed for our very young audience.