The Museum of London Docklands is a museum located in West India Quay that educates about London’s docklands and maritime trade. It is housed in Georgian warehouses and has permanent and temporary collections, as well as special events and a children’s area. It is part of the Museum of London and is a not-for-profit charity. It offers one-off events, lectures, discussions, and movies, and can be rented for certain events.
The Museum of London Docklands is a British museum that educates about London’s docklands, London’s maritime trade and the history of the Thames. It is located in the heart of the old London docks at West India Quay. The museum contains a mixture of permanent collections, temporary exhibitions and special events.
West India Quay is located in east London on the Isle of Dogs. The Museum of London Docklands is housed within a series of Georgian warehouses that once stored sugar, coffee and rum. The warehouse now houses the museum’s exhibits, conservation and archival work, and its shop.
Part of the Museum of London, the Museum of London Docklands is a not-for-profit charity. It is one of four museums managed by the Museum of London comprising the London Museum, the Guildhall Museum and the Museum of London. In 2001, London’s major museums became free to the public, and when the museum opened in 2003, then called the Museum in Docklands, it joined the free admission scheme.
The main collections of the Museum of London Docklands are more or less permanent. The museum tells the story of the docklands and the River Thames from Roman times through to medieval times, the industrial revolution and the age of empire. It also includes areas dedicated to London’s modern maritime trade.
There is also an area specifically dedicated to children. This is part of the museum’s goal to provide special exhibits and events for families and schools. Mudlark’s gallery contains a wet play area and a soft play area designed to help children learn while having fun.
Most of the exhibits are temporary in nature. While some may be free, others may charge an entrance fee and visitors should inquire before visiting the museum. Some exhibitions are annual while others are seasonal. Examples of temporary exhibitions at the Museum of London Docklands include one dedicated to pirates and, more specifically, a Scottish pirate called Captain Kidd.
Events held at the Museum of London Docklands tend to be one-off events. Some are special education events like about modern day slavery, while others are designed to raise awareness about specific issues. Other types of events include lectures, discussions and movies. The museum can also be rented for certain events.
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