Previous Late events at Museum of London

Museum of London now stays open late on a school night! Join us until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month, and enjoy a night away from the TV or meet friends at an unusual, interesting and friendly venue just yards away from City offices. Enjoy live performances, tours of our galleries and relax in the foyer bar.

Below are details of some previous Late events at Museum Of London Docklands. Find out about upcoming Late events.

The Romance of East London
& Vortex Jazz Club

Thursday 6 March

During this fantastic evening of entertainment vistors were able to join photographer Peter Marshal and curator Cathy Ross to explore how the rich fabric of East London has been an endless source of stimulation for artists, photographers, writers and filmmakers. There was also be a rare chance to see the remarkable 'Pub', a short film by Peter Davis. Filmed in 1962, ‘Pub’ is a loving portrait of The Approach Tavern in Bethnal Green. Now a gastropub with art gallery attached, The Approach in the 1960s was a classic East End pub: the heart of its community and packed with a boisterous crowd of working-class East Enders.

And to follow vistors were treated to the sublime sounds of the The Vortex Jazz club which had chosen a special EAST line-up consisting of three exceptional artists. Olivia Chaney, Ayanna Witter Johnson and Nick Mulvey are unique and talented young composer/ performers who are currently making a name for themselves on London songwriter circuit. Although their music heralds from three distinct influential musical styles - Folk, Jazz and African, all three performers share a passion for music.

Life, Love & London

Thursday 7 February

An evening of mirth and storytelling about life, love and London saw Simon Munnery return to the Museum with poetic observations about the city while Perrier award winner Will Adamsdale and storyteller extraordinaire Olivia Armstrong made their Museum debut.

Jonty’s Big Tour of London

Thursday 1 November

After spending the summer holed up in the Big Brother House, the halfway housemate, Jonty Stern, returned to his former workplace, Museum of London. Armed with his endless knowledge of London’s history, Jonty took vistors on a high speed highlights tour of the Museum’s galleries telling all about his favourite exhibits. To follow visitors had the opportunity to relax in our chill out zone and enjoy the sounds of DJ Dusty Trax playing an eclectic mix of soul, funk, hip-hop, house and breaks.