May half term
25 May – 2 June 2013
What would London be without the Thames? Find out why the river is so important to London. Hear stories about famous feuds and bridges, handle finds from the river or create special artworks to take home.
Tamesibuga, dweller by the Thames
Sat 25 May, 11-11.30am, 1-1.30pm & 3-30pm
FREE
Meet Tamesibuga, an Iron Age woman, and discover why the river was so important to her. 5+
Tales of old London Bridge
Sat 25 May, 12-12.30pm, 2-2.30pm & 4-4.30pm & Sun 26 May, 1-1.30pm & 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm
FREE
Enjoy an action packed tale and recreate the sights, sounds and movement of the crowds on old London Bridge. 5+
Let’s have a frost fair!
Mon 27 & Tue 28 May, 12.30-2pm & 2.30-4pm
FREE
Come along and join us in this art workshop and see what used to happen when the Thames froze. 5+
Queen Elizabeth I and the Pirate Queen of Ireland
Mon 27 & Fri 31 May, 1-1.30pm, 2-2.30pm & 3-3.30pm
FREE
Hear a true story of two very different women’s lives and how their paths crossed in London. 5+
Finds from the river*
Tue 28 & Wed 29 May, 10.20-11.50am
FREE
Come and walk along the foreshore of the River Thames and see what exciting archaeological finds you might discover. 7+
* Tickets allocated upon arrival
Please note sturdy footwear required for this event.
A watery adventure*
Wed 29 May, 10.30-11am, 11.30am – 12pm & 2-2.30pm
FREE
Find out about the River Thames and the people and creatures that live near or in it in this musical session. 1+
* Tickets allocated upon arrival
Sacred Thames
Wed 29 May, 11am – 1pm
FREE
Our curators explore objects found in the Thames. See how they show the river’s importance for Londoners past and present. 5+
Muddy waters
Thu 30 May, 11.30am – 1pm & 2-3.30pm
FREE
See how our conservators help preserve objects found in the muddy waters of the Thames. 5+
Palaces by the Thames
Thu 30 & Fri 31 May, 12.30-2pm & 2.30-4pm
FREE
Explore the former homes of kings and queens dotted along the Thames. Design your very own miniature palace full of gold leaf and marble. 5+
A mudlarking adventure*
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Jun, 12.30-1.15pm, 2-2.45pm & 3.30-4.15pm
FREE
Digitally recreate the stories of Mudlarks with real objects from the Thames. 5+
* Tickets allocated upon arrival
Crossing the Thames
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Jun, 12.30-2pm & 2.30-4pm
FREE
Discover how many bridges cross the Thames in this art workshop. 5+
Museum of London Docklands
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