museum · childrens activity
London Museum Docklands
A great rainy-day museum in Greater London
Today: light rain · 14°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor
Photo credits
Photo: Museum of London Docklands, Canary Wharf, E14.jpg by Ewan-M · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Photo: PLUTO pipeline section - HAIS.jpg by Gaius Cornelius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Photo: Museum of London Docklands - The Gibbet.jpg by Elliott Brown · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; display crops may vary.
Explore how the River Thames, trade and the docks shaped London inside a historic warehouse. Family trails help children discover the galleries, and the separate Mudlarks play space offers hands-on exploration for younger visitors. General galleries are free; check booking and charges for Mudlarks and special events.
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