Museums & Galleries · London
London Museum Docklands
📍 E14 4AL
Photo: londonmuseum.org.uk
- Nine free galleries exploring different eras of Docklands history
- Explore London's overlooked history of slavery
- Recreated Victorian street with sights, sounds and smells
- Interactive play area for under-8s
- Learn about the Docklands' role in the Second World War
London Museum Docklands sits in a converted riverside warehouse and tells 400 years of Docklands history across nine free galleries. You can explore the lesser-known history of slavery in London, walk through a recreated Victorian street in Wapping, and discover how the docks supported the war effort and later became Canary Wharf. There's also a hands-on play area for under-8s, plus a cafe and shop on site. It suits families, history enthusiasts and anyone curious about London's trading past. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm and entry is free. It's a short walk from Canary Wharf station, just 0.3 miles away, with 284 bookable places to stay within 5 miles if you're planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Sunday, 10am–5pm
- Booking
- Free entry, open to all
- Best for
- Families with young children
From the attraction's own website on 21 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Canary Wharf 0.3 miles
- Limehouse 0.7 miles
- Canada Water 1.3 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page