Under 5s

Learn, play and explore together in our weekly sessions and holiday events especially for our younger audience and their carers.

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Mini Mudlarks babies group
(6 months – walking)

7 Jan – 8 Jul (no sessions 18 Feb, 6 & 27 May), 12.45-1.45pm
Learn, play and explore together every Monday during term-time. This session is for babies (aged 6 months-walking) and their carers and includes sensory, hands on and play based activities for you and your baby to enjoy together. For extra fun join us on the third Monday of the month for Musical Mondays.

Little Mudlarks toddlers group
(walking – 5 years)

7 Jan – 8 Jul (no sessions 18 Feb, 6 & 27 May), 10-10.50am & 11-11.50am
Learn, play and explore together every Monday during term-time in this fun, hands-on and creative session for toddlers (walkers - 5 years) and carers. For extra fun join us on the third Monday of the month for Musical Mondays.

Please call the Box Office on 020 7001 9844 to book your place on one of our sessions in advance on the Friday before the Monday you would like to visit. Booking opens at 10am for the Little Mudlarks toddlers group and from 11am for the Mini Mudlarks babies group.

Under 5s storytime
(6 month+)

10 Jan – 11 Jul, 3-3.30pm
FREE
Join us in our galleries for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term-time, then come and play in Mudlarks afterwards! No advance booking is required.

Music and movement
(walking – 3 years)

22 Jan, 19 Feb, 23 Apr, 21 May & 25 Jun, 10-10.45am
FREE
Join us for our monthly music and movement session then come and play in Mudlarks afterwards!

Free holiday events for under 5s

In the school holidays we have special events for under 5s and their carers. Events are aimed at under 5s but older siblings are welcome.

At busy times numbers will be limited. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.


Under 5s Explorer Bags

Themed under 5s Explorer Bags are available for 2-5 year olds packed with fun activities to help you explore the galleries together. Choose from Boats, Buildings and Under the Sea. Explorer Bags are FREE* every day from 10am 4.30pm from the Information desk.

*deposit required

Contact details

For further information about our under 5s programme please contact:

Clare Haywood
Programme Manager (Early Years)
email: chaywood@museumoflondon.org.uk

Museum of London

Find out what's also happening for under 5s at the Museum of London

Online games

Let your child have a go at our games specially designed for our very young audience. Games online