London Docklands Museum

Museum of London Docklands    

www.londonmuseum.org.uk
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From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of the capital as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. …
From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of the capital as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. Discover a wealth of objects in state-of-the-art galleries, including Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th century London; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. With ancient finds, unusual objects and fascinating tours, the Museum of Londo

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Mar 21, 2025
There would be so much to show about how Docklands participated in the history of the world, of UK, and of London. Instead, the visitor is dragged from highlight to highlight of apparently arbitrary …Full review by 127Fred
Mar 20, 2025
Lovely museum but it has mice running over the floor in the restraint. The staff did not think it was an issue. Left promptly.Full review by Scenic04760718319
Feb 28, 2025
The museum is free to enter and the nearest DLR station is West India Quay. The staff are very friendly and proactive, welcoming us as soon as we entered. There are nine different galleries to see st…Full review by Peter R
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The Museum of London Docklands (formerly known as Museum in Docklands) is a museum on the Isle of Dogs, east London that tells the …
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Established:2003
Located:West India Quay
Visitors:324,438 (2019)
Director:Sharon Ament

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Can anyone tell me the nearest tube or DLR station to the museum and how far it is to the museum from them …
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Can anyone tell me the nearest tube or DLR station to the museum and how far it is to the museum from them Thanks kevin
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West India Quay is about a two minute walk as long as you ignore the signs and just walk along with the dock on your left. Museum is on right past a few restaurants. We found …
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West India Quay is about a two minute walk as long as you ignore the signs and just walk along with the dock on your left. Museum is on right past a few restaurants. We found street sign sent you round the houses
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Hi, Does the museum sell old maps of London? Specifically looking for Rotherhithe Thanks Molly
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It does have the odd old map e.g. Booth's poverty map in the book shop,but not the best source for these publications.
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Hi, Does the museum sell old maps of London? Specifically looking for Rotherhithe Thanks Molly
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Hi, Not sure, it may be worth going onto the website, or phoning directly to ask. Good luck
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How much time should I allow to visit the museum?
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Hi, we recommend at least 2-3 hours for your first visit, but be prepared to lose complete track of time in our fantastic Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse! We have a café on the ground …
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Hi, we recommend at least 2-3 hours for your first visit, but be prepared to lose complete track of time in our fantastic Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse! We have a café on the ground floor as well as our Rum & Sugar restaurant offering great food and atmosphere. Please see out website for information on our free, daily gallery tours and short talks on a range of fascinating topics.
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London Museum Docklands is open every day 10am – 5pm.
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