Museum in Docklands

The Museum in Docklands explores the story of London's river, port and people from Roman times through to recent regeneration. Twelve galleries provide a showcase for artefacts, paintings, engravings and photographs from the collections at the Museum of London and the Port of London Authority. There is also a year round events and educational programme.

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Opening times:	Mon to Sun: 10.00am-6.00pm. Last admission: 5.30pm. Closed: Christmas Period. School groups: FREE £5 Adult £3 (over 60s and unwaged) Under 16s FREE

Housed in a converted 200-year-old warehouse once used to store sugar, rum and coffee, this museum offers a comprehensive overview of the entire history of the Thames from the arrival of the Romans in AD 43. But it's at its best when dealing with specifics close by such as the controversial transformation of the decrepit docks into Docklands in the 1980s and the social upheaval and dislocation that accompanied it. Kids, however, usually adore the place, with its exhibits like 'sailor town' (an excellent re-creation of the cobbled streets, bars and lodging houses of a 19th-century dock-side community and nearby Chinatown) and especially the hands-on Mudlarks gallery, where five- to 12-year-olds can explore the history of the Thames, tipping the clipper, trying on old-fashioned diving helmets, learning to use winches and even constructing a simple model of Canary Wharf.The tour begins on the 3rd floor (take the lift to the top) with the Roman settlement of Londinium and works its way downwards through the ages. Keep an eye open for the scale mode of the old London Bridge and the Rhinebeck Panorama (1805-10), a huge mural of the upper Pool of London that has been likened to the view from the top of the London Eye.

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Latest 3 reviews of Museum in Docklands

Incredibly interesting even for people who don't care

My husband was the one that wanted to go here and it sounded okay. But it was a very well done museum that told the history of the docks/port of London, which is a large part of the history of...

My husband was the one that wanted to go here and it sounded okay. But it was a very well done museum that told the history of the docks/port of London, which is a large part of the history of London. Really very interesting starting around 100 BC up to current day. Spent about 2 hours and could have spent more.

18 May 2007

by Jenswar, Washington DC

Fascinating museum

Recently spent a good three hours in this museum after taking one of the London Walks. Was pleasantly surprised at the many intriguing items on display as well as the re-creations of the Sailors...

Recently spent a good three hours in this museum after taking one of the London Walks. Was pleasantly surprised at the many intriguing items on display as well as the re-creations of the Sailors Village and the WWII air raid shelter. Due to sensory overload, it's a good idea to take a break in the coffee shop half-way through. Highly recommend for all ages. Will most likely return to have another look!

6 December 2004

by offtolondon, Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Superb value for money. Loved it!

What can I say? WHAT A BRILLIANT MUSEUM.I recommend it to all of you.Went the other day. It was after 4.30 and it's free most days from 4.30 till 6.00 so that was pretty cool. However, it's only a...

What can I say? WHAT A BRILLIANT MUSEUM.I recommend it to all of you.Went the other day. It was after 4.30 and it's free most days from 4.30 till 6.00 so that was pretty cool. However, it's only a fiver if you get there early and the ticket they give you LASTS A WHOLE YEAR so you can keep coming back for free any time.It's brilliant. There is no way you can see it in 90 minutes so I am going back.I would have thought that you need a good three hours to do this museum justice. And the Sailor's Village (a model village you walk through) is great for exploring through... great sounds and smells too.And of course, with it being Docklands, you have some of the best restaurants next door. In fact next door to the museum you have eleven restaurants (I counted!) including such mainstays as Browns and Odins.

7 May 2004

by A TripAdvisor Member, London, UK

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Prices:

Adult:	From £5.00 per ticket
Concession:	From £3.00 per ticket

Location Information Museum in Docklands

Address:	West India Quay Canary Wharf London E14 4AL
Telephone:	0870 4443855
Fax:	+44 (0)20 7600 1058
By road:	Turn right out of the station and walk along the quayside. The Museum is in the furthest warehouse on the quay.

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