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Museum of London Docklands
History Museum
Tower Hamlets, London
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out London and New York Habitat
"Wonderful free museum that covers Roman London"(4 Tips)
"Free museum, great about the docklands history"(4 Tips)
"... London's docks, the slave trade and commercial shipping. Finishes of with a..."(2 Tips)
"... facilities to the soft play area. The selection of cakes is worth to..."(2 Tips)
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Lauren KeithJuly 26, 2015Wonderful free museum that covers Roman London to the controversial Canary Wharf. Spend at least half a day here. Don't miss Old London Bridge and Victorian Wapping. http://bit.ly/2zDtICl
- MaríaSeptember 28, 2017Fantastic place for families, from the baby friendly facilities to the soft play area. The selection of cakes is worth to mention: gluten free and sugar-laden for those with a sweet tooth like me!
- Finding Our Feet BlogFebruary 23, 2016Great educational kids' area including free soft play with some age specific times (check/book online). Small cafe with highchairs and buggy park. 1min walk to West India Quay DLR station with a lift.
dyvroethSeptember 1, 2018This place is a gem. Tucked away in NW corner of Docklands complex, it traces the history of the docks, trade and the people. Busy on-site café but connected to a bar which also serves food.
Denis BDecember 30, 2017Hidden gem of London museums. Packed with expositions and interesting information for children and adults. Free entrance, workshops for children and talks for everyone.
ZampanoSeptember 29, 2017Great, very informative and interactive exhibition. You really get a glimpse of how life in the East End used to be.
Ana López de SilanesAugust 25, 2016Fun to go with kids. Self Paced and explanatory. Good walk to spend a couple of hours in London. The recreations of the old villages are amazing
Stephen BarberMarch 16, 2012Fab museum charting the history of London since the Romans invented the place, 2000 years ago. The river has always been integral to the growth of the city - and this museum tells the complete story!
JESSICAAugust 23, 2020Great free musuem on London's dock history, Canary Wharf & with a fun recreation of streets back then in 'Sailortown'.
Alexia KFebruary 18, 2018Very interesting and informative museum. Almost a hidden gem it’s a must visit.
George JohnsonApril 8, 2012Like the rest of London's museums - this one is also free and provides a great timeline of the history of the river and the docks - http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/Docklands/
Faye CruddaceJune 2, 2011Superb museum, displaying fascinating history of London's docks in an interesting and informative way. Beautiful old building in the heart of docklands - with very good access, especially given age.
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011This fascinating museum is located in an old Georgian sugar warehouse, and tells the 2,000 year story of London’s river, port and people. It also houses the archives of the Port of London Authority.
Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012Housed in a 19th-century warehouse (itself a Grade I-listed building), this huge museum explores the complex history of London's docklands and the river over two millennia. Read more
Great Kids Events here, well executed. You are encouraged to book in advance....
Valentina CiolinoDecember 3, 2017Great place for kids, many activities. Let them explore the dickensian neighbourood and discover Scrooge's house
Cynthia WeiAugust 8, 2010Free museum with plenty to see about London and the Docklands. My favourite bit is it the children's area, Mudlarks, with a soft play area for children under a metre (just under 4 or so) and the rest
BullbearingsJuly 12, 2011Get to know the history of the River Thames and Docklands and their role in the development of London through migration and trade from Roman settlement, through to the recent regeneration.
freshSPRINGFebruary 21, 2015Free entry (not £5, that's just a suggested donation). Get your tickets for the kids section on entry and make sure you do a singing tour through Sailortown (lights that look like candles)
Nikolay LebedevFebruary 24, 2018Lovely place - a great piece of history in a 3-storey building. Totally worth the time spent.
Phil ChattertonOctober 2, 2010One of those little talked of gems. A great muli-sensory experience with a fascinating insight into London's docks, the slave trade and commercial shipping. Finishes of with a bit about the docklands
Craig MartinFebruary 2, 2014Leave a lot of time to look around here.. bigger and a lot more informative than many other museums :)
New York HabitatMay 15, 2012This free museum covers the history of the River Thames and the Docklands from Roman times to the modern day! Go for a cup of tea at the adjoining Rum & Sugar afterwards.
Charlotte Graham-CummingMarch 21, 2013Really great place to run an event, and to visit. Look out for the Georgian water colour - fascinating!
Santhosh KumarApril 28, 2012Really nice, informative and well maintained museum. Can't ask more for a free entry! Worth a visit.
- Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012Housed in a historic warehouse, this excellent museum is devoted to the river and the docks. Read more
Rich QuickSeptember 14, 2013Really interesting & varied museum. Good mix of story, experience & artefacts.
Ahuv 🇪🇺April 19, 2016Allow 3 hours for floor one. No longer going through here will ever agree with anything written in the Daily Mail anymore
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 26, 2015Don't miss the model of what London Bridge looked like about 500 years ago! Read more
Purple FrogJune 15, 2011On the second Friday of every month you can watch a great film in their Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse, with intros from writers, directors, critics and fans. Read more
- Maggie FreegardSeptember 3, 2017Vast amount of maritime history. Impossible to take it all in one visit.
NokiaAugust 23, 2011Have an NFC enabled smartphone? Unlock vouchers, learn more about London's rich history and check in on foursquare by tapping the Nokia tags around the museum.- Shane BoyleApril 25, 2017Impressed that the museum devotes so much time to England's active involvement in the slave trade.
Amazing! Very interesting if you live/work near Canary Wharf.
Come here if you liked what you saw at the Maritime Museum but want to go more in-depth about nautical London.
J. EduardoFebruary 9, 2012Reserve more than 2 hours for your visit, otherwise you're not gonna see it all.
Mareka StakeJune 1, 2010This place is very extensive, so give yourself more than 4 hours to explore... I'm going to have to go back as we didn't finish yesterday - got as far as the Blitz section.
- Sean BradyJuly 22, 2011Used to pay to get in, but now it's free! Lots to take in, so plan your visit.
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Museum of London Docklands
West India Quay (at Hertsmere Rd)
London
Greater London
E14 4AL
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
E14 4AL
United Kingdom
From Roman settlement to the regeneration of Canary Wharf, the Museum of London Docklands reveals the long history of the capital as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
+44 20 7001 9844
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