“

Wow! Now we understand why

things are the way they are
today… The kids learnt a lot!”
Prudence Renders and family

“ The storytelling was very

engaging, the children really
enjoyed that… It’s a way of
bringing history to life.”
Kelly Knight and family

“ There’s so much to see!”

Helen, Charlotte and Luke Foreman

“ One of the best museums in

London… one of our favourites.”
Anja and Ben Steinmüller

FREE entry to Museum of London Docklands!

Get free entry for up to 2 adults on presentation of this voucher
at the Museum of London Docklands admission desk.
Kids go FREE all year round.
Terms & Conditions: This voucher allows entrance to the Museum for a
maximum of 2 adults for one visit only. Only one voucher per transaction.
Offer valid until 30 June 2010. Non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
No cash alternative. Subject to availability.

FREE FUN
FOR FAMILIES!
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Family events for all ages at both
020 7001 9844 our venues all year round!
 Spend the day
together as a family
If you’re looking for something
fun and free for all the family
to do during weekends or
holidays then come along
to Museum of London. Our
two venues are easy to get
to – Museum of London
is centrally located in
the City just by St Paul’s,
while Museum of London
Docklands is just a short walk
from the shops and restaurants
of Canary Wharf.

MUSEUM OF LONDON
150 London Wall, near St Paul’s
Step inside Museum of London for an unforgettable
journey through the capital’s amazing past.
Find out why people from all over the world came to settle
in London. Travel back half a million years ago to a time
when lions and hippos roamed Trafalgar Square!
Meet characters from London’s past, see treasures from
a Roman temple, witness the fear of the Black Death and
find out the real stories behind the Great Fire of London.
See as much or as little as you like – the Museum is free and
here for your family all year round so come back any time.
In May 2010 our spectacular new Galleries of Modern London
will open. Our biggest development since the Museum opened
in 1976, the £20 million project will tell the story of London
and its people from 1666 to the present day and show how the
vibrant and unflagging energy of Londoners has shaped this
global city over the past 350 years.
For a large print, text only version
Find out more at www.museumoflondon.org.uk
of this leaflet call 020 7001 9844
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 FAMILY favourites
Galleries of NEW
Modern London
Opening May 2010
Innovative interactive
technology, specifically
designed for families, will be
fully integrated into our new
galleries so you can enjoy
learning about London’s
history together. Step inside of the Basilica and Forum in
an original prison cell, go
back in time to our Pleasure
Gardens and Victorian Walk
and check out fabulous toys
through the ages.
Animals of Saxon London
prehistoric London
Imagine elephants, mammoths
and cave bears roaming
around the capital! See some
of the remarkable remains • workshops
left behind by prehistoric
animals in our London before
London gallery.
London before London
Become an explorer and go
on an object treasure hunt to
discover the real gems in our
London before London gallery.
Boards can be picked up at the
entrance to the gallery.
Roman London market
Take a closer look at life in
Roman London with our model
our Roman gallery. Try to find
the dogs who have run away
and see what you could buy events
in Roman shops.
At home in on FREE family events that
Be transported back to London
1,000 years ago. Explore a
Saxon house, listen to the
hustle and bustle from the
streets outside or try to work
out what Saxon families
cooked and how they slept in
our Medieval London gallery.
Regular events
Every Sunday and school
holiday the Museum puts
support learning at school
as part of a great day
out together.
Events include
• storytelling
• drama
• art… and much more.
Activity sheets
FREE activity sheets
are available from the
information desk for
children aged 5 and over.
FREE family FREE
Feb half term
13-21 Feb
London is constantly
changing! Find out about
new beginnings in the city
as we move into spring.
Easter
3-18 Apr
Ever wondered what it was like
to be a Roman soldier, jester
or plague doctor? Find out in
our fun events looking at jobs
through the ages.
May half term
29 May – 6 Jun
This half term have fun and
find out about the life chances
of ordinary Londoners in our
new galleries.

To view our full programme of events for children of all ages

visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families, where you
can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.

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 Under 5s Little Moles toddlers
group: Messy Moles
Mini Moles (walking – 5 years)
babies group Last Wed of each month
(6 months – walking) 3.30-4.30pm
6 Jan – 31 Mar & Come and use your senses
21 Apr – 14 Jul and get messy together in
(no sessions 17 Feb & 2 Jun) our special monthly creative
11am – 12pm
session as part of our Little
Learn, play and explore Moles toddlers group.
together every Wednesday FREE but book in advance
during term time. This session
includes rhymes and stories
and an opportunity to meet Holiday events
others in a relaxed setting. Join us for extra fun in
FREE but book in advance the school holidays when
we have special events
for under 5s and their
Little Moles carers. Older siblings
toddlers group are also welcome.
(walking – 5 years)
Tickets allocated on arrival
6 Jan – 31 Mar &
21 Apr – 14 Jul
MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS
(no sessions 17 Feb & 2 Jun)  o book your place
T West India Quay, Canary Wharf
3.30-4.30pm
call 020 7001 9844
Learn, play and explore From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this
together every Wednesday 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of London
during term time in this as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
fun, hands-on and Discover a wealth of objects from enormous whale bones
creative session. to World War II gas masks in our state-of-the-art galleries,
FREE but book in advance which include Mudlarks, an interactive area for children,
and Sailortown, an atmospheric re-creation of 19th century
riverside Wapping.
Take cover in a bomb shelter, see what London Bridge was like in
medieval times and discover the gruesome fate of captured pirates!
And there’s no need to cram everything into one visit. Children
enter the Museum FREE of charge while adult tickets allow
unlimited admission for one year so you can come back as
many times as you like, leaving you time to enjoy a relaxed,
stress-free day out.
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands
To view our full programme of events for under 5s visit
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families, where you can
also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.

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Family favourites
Mudlarks
Weekdays during
term time: 2-5.30pm
Weekdays during school
holidays: 11am – 5.30pm
Weekends: 10am – 5.30pm
Make a splash in our exciting
children’s gallery which brings
the history of London’s docks
to life through hands-on
interactives. Under 5s can Here they were executed
play at train-driving or and hung on the foreshore May half term
ship-loading or get active in
our special soft play area.
Height restrictions apply.
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Sailortown
Venture into the mysterious
alleyways of 19th century
Sailortown. Eavesdrop on tales
of the high seas in the pub family. Make your own drum,
and glimpse curious displays listen to stories and even
in the Animal Emporium.
Gibbet cage
Captured pirates were often
brought to London for trial.
in iron cages just like the 29 May – 5 Jun
one that hangs in our Celebrate London with our
rather grisly display.
Warehouse your favourite character into
of the World
Smell exotic spices once
shipped into London and
stored in its seemingly endless
warehouses with this hands-
on display. Play touch screen
games to find out where in
the world imports to London’s
docks came from.
FREE family FREE
events
Every Saturday and school
holiday the Museum holds
FREE family events, many
of which link into themes
studied at school so you
can learn about London’s
history together.
Events include
• storytelling
• workshops
• drama
• art… and much more.
Feb half term
13-20 Feb
Join us for fun activities this
half term suitable for all the
have a go at some computer
animation techniques.
To view our full programme of events for children of all
ages visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families,
where you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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Chinese New Year
21 Feb
Celebrate the Year of the
Tiger with a day packed full
of exciting events.
In partnership with Chinese
Association in Tower Hamlets
Easter
6-17 Apr
This Easter join us in the
quest for the perfect chocolate
bar, make you own Easter egg
creature, meet a Victorian pub
landlady or get dressed up in
our fantastic costumes and
play an instrument as you
find out about Londoners
and their jobs!
Docker’s day
29 May
Join us for a day celebrating
the history of the docks.
Meet a docker, see a cooper
demonstrate his craft and
make a souvenir to take home.
fun half term events. Join us
for an exciting story and turn
a puppet or help us make
a digital collage about
modern London.
 events for
under 5s
Mini Mudlarks (no sessions 18 Feb & 3 Jun)
babies group
(6 months – walking)
4 Jan – 29 Mar &
19 Apr – 12 Jul
(no sessions 15 Feb & 31 May)
12.45-1.45pm
Come and learn, play and
explore together every
Monday during term time.
FREE but book in advance
For extra fun join us on the
third Monday of the month
for Musical Mondays.
Little Mudlarks
toddlers group
(walking – 5 years)
4 Jan – 29 Mar &
19 Apr – 12 Jul
(no sessions 15 Feb & 31 May)
10.15am – 12pm
Come and learn, play and
explore together every
Monday during term time.
Book in advance £1
For extra fun join us on the
first Monday of the month
for Messy Mondays and the
third Monday of the month
for Musical Mondays.
To view our full programme of events for under 5s visit
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families, where you can
also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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Under 5s storytime
7 Jan – 1 Apr &
22 Apr – 15 Jul
3-3.30pm
Join us for stories, music
and fun every Thursday during
term-time. Come and play in
Mudlarks afterwards!
FREE, no advance booking
required
Holiday events
Join us for extra fun during
the school holidays with our
special events for under 5s
and their carers. Older
siblings welcome.
Tickets allocated on arrival
FREE entry for friends
Join our Friends scheme and enjoy unlimited free entry
to Museum of London Docklands. Receive a copy of our
quarterly magazine, along with an exciting calendar of events,
and get 10% off in the Museums’ shops and 20% in the cafés.
Be the first to know about events and exhibitions
There’s no need to trawl the internet to find out what’s on –
have details of our events and exhibitions, plus special
 o book your place
T offers, sent straight to your inbox by signing up to receive
call 020 7001 9844 our FREE enewsletter.
Sign up at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/enews and
be entered into our regular draw to win an iPod nano!
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 Planning your visit to Museum of London is easy to get to!
Museum of London Barbican, St Paul’s, Moorgate
Liverpool Street, City Thameslink
Admission FREE 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521
Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt
Opening times your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.
Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24–26 December.
The Museum entrance is located on a pedestrian high walk
Eating and drinking level. Arriving from St Paul’s, Moorgate or Barbican tube
The Museum’s café, located in the foyer, is run by award-winning station, there is lift access from street level at St Martin’s
café deli company benugo. The café offers a menu of delicious Le Grand, Aldersgate Street and London Wall.
hot and cold deli lunches, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pastries
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 Planning your visit to
Museum of London Docklands
Admission
Adults £5 (concessions £3). FREE entry on 13, 14 & 21 Feb,
2-5 Apr and 29-31 May and daily after 4.30pm.
Tickets allow unlimited entry for one year.
Children and NUS cardholders enter FREE.
Special offer: FREE Museum entry for two adults
Please see back cover for voucher.
Learning
School visits and resources are free. All group visits
must be booked in advance. For information please call
020 7001 9844, visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk
or email groups@museumoflondon.org.
Museum of London Docklands is easy to get to!
West India Quay (10 minutes from Bank)
Canary Wharf (11 minutes from Waterloo)
Canary Wharf Pier (13 minutes from London Bridge Pier)
15, 115, 135, 277, D3,D6, D7, D8

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