Museum of London Docklands

A nice museum, staff were 5 star from the volunteer who greeted us to the ladies at the desk when we left - all were great!

The museum itself is nice, some areas are a lot more heavy on information boards but there is the occasional hands on activity for the kids (and adults!) It's not a massive place (In terms of popular London museums) but will certainly keep you entertained for a few hours.

There is a cafe and toilets etc. located on ground floor, which works well as that's where you come in / out and the exhibits start you on the top floor and return back to where you start.

It's also worth adding that the museum is free admission with option of voluntary donations.

I never was in Docklands museum before and i was sure it's worth to go there . But after spending there few hours i have changed my mind completely. We could enjoy atmosphere of old times. One of the best places was old streets with small shops very Unique atmosphere. Lots of information about Docklands in different times . Now i know lots of info where do i live.
Worth spending day. Kids will be interested too. Lots of things to see for them too.

It’s a must do if you are in the Docklands area. It’s free to enter but I suggest paying a donation, either cash or contactless. It’s worth doing considering the work gone into the place and the work of the volunteers. It’s interesting place with a good history of the docks and the trades. A lot of reading so you could spend hours there. You might want to time your weekday visits to outside school hours if you want some peace and quiet.

This is a great museum. First, it tells a really interesting, well-defined, finite story. Secondly, it's a manageable size: you can visit in 1 to 2 hours and feel you've seen everything. Finally, it's quieter than other museums in London.

Hidden gem in London, I have lived here most of my life and didn't know about it. It's so interesting and the exhibitions are designed in a really interesting way. The kids area, Mudlarks, is a lot of fun for the little ones (you need to book from their website the previous day at 10am). Definitely recommending this museum, why hadn't we heard of it before?

What an experience to walk through and see the development and role this dock played in London. You need time to grasp each and every area from the slavery to today. Highly recommended not only for historians but you and me to see how we got to today's modern developed Canary Wharf.

Free to enter with the option to make a financial contribution. You start from the 3rd floor and walk your way down. There are play areas for children to actively participate in these historic moments.

Wonderful little musuem tucked away IN Canary Wharf.

I visited with a two and three year old and they had a blast at Mudlarks, the interactive gallery for children, and really enjoyed the interactive exhibits around the museum itself.

It's also great for adults, very informative although I've never managed to visit in an adult capacity to get the full benefit.

It has a cafe and shop on the ground level and a good number of toilets dotted around.. Lifts for accessibility.

Great location to learn the history of London docks for an hour or two. Lots of interactive things for kids to do. Ever wondered why streets or stops are called something specific? They have the answers here. Where is the old London Bridge they show you! What is the history behind Canary Wharf and surrounding areas? I found this very enlightening. Currently, the exhibition on the ground floor is London docks, which is very interesting.