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Museum of London Docklands    

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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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Apr 15, 2024
Very interesting and educational museum. Kids will really enjoy it and you can expect having 2-4 hours at the place. They can view items , discuss and in some cases touch them Full review by yakia
Mar 31, 2024
We went down to visit the Sainsbury’s archive which was good, few items out on display and information regarding Women working. As my mother worked for Sainsbury’s she was happy to see the uniforms a… Full review by FrancescaS131
Mar 29, 2024
We signed up for this with friends earlier this year & it surpassed all our expectations. Sue (our guide) was entertaining, enthusiastic & extremely knowledgeable bringing to life the history that un… Full review by Phil N
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The Museum of London Docklands, based in West India Quay, explains the history of the River Thames, the growth of Port of London a…
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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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Director:Sharon Ament
Established:2003
Visitors:324,438 (2019)

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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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I don't remember any there but we did find some at Sir John Soane's house and I think at the City of London museum as well.
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Hi, Does the museum sell old maps of London? Specifically looking for Rotherhithe Thanks Molly
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Hi Molly I didn't really look around the shop. I'm afraid I couldn't answer that. Sorry.
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How much time should I allow to visit the museum?
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Like with all good museums you'll probably run out of steam before you've seen all that interests you. Probably three or four hours with a spot of lunch to restore your energy would be …
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Like with all good museums you'll probably run out of steam before you've seen all that interests you. Probably three or four hours with a spot of lunch to restore your energy would be right for many people. You'll probably want to return - the best option unless you're travelling from the other side of the world!
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Why is the Museum of London closed for school visits?
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The Museum of London is moving to West Smithfield where we are creating a bigger and better museum – The London Museum - which is due to open in...
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