The Museum of London Docklands explores the story of London's river, port and people, from Roman settlement of the port, through to the recent regeneration of London's former Docklands.
Free Guided Tours
Take a journey through London's history with this guided tour of the Museum of London Docklands.
Every Saturday, 3-4pm.
FREE with admission.
- London, Sugar & Slavery Gallery - opened 2007
- Models of London Bridge (1440 and 1600)
- The Gibbet – after public execution, pirates were hung on a wooden gibbet and in an iron cage!
- Beatles photos taken in 1968 in New Port New City
- Reconstructions in Warehouse of the World gallery:
- Sampling Office – tea, spices, etc
- Dock Cooperage (barrel-maker) – listen to the East London accent on the video!
- Bottling Vault for wines and spirits
- Tobacco Weighing Station
- What in the World : Where in the World - Touch screen interactive quiz
- Hydraulic Jigger – try this simple interactive model (turn the handle)
- Small cinema room in Docklands at War gallery brings the subject to life
Also on the 2nd floor you will find Sailor Town - a full size reconstruction of the streets of Wapping, east London in the 1840s. It's dark and there are side alleys for people to hide in. It's scary but also good fun. You can get an insight into the life of a sailor included a wild animal emporium, an alehouse, and sailors' lodging house.
In City and River look out for Rituals & Races and see Doggett's Coat, dated 1833. Learn more about Doggett's Coat & Badge Race.
Did you know, for a short time in 1821, London was the largest whaling port in the world?! See the huge whaling pot from the early 19th century, used to render blubber to oil also in City and River.
