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Mudlarks

Children's gallery

A free interactive space for children up to 8 years old and their parents and carers

Mudlarks introduces the stories told within the museum in a hands-on, stimulating environment and supports children's learning and development. Please note the soft play area is for children under 1 metre.

  • A child and his father play in the Foreshore Find play area of the Mudlarks gallery.
  • Become a diver by trying on this antique helmet in the Mudlarks gallery.
  • Two children play in the Mudlarks under-5
  • Children visiting the Mudlarks gallery play with the Tip the Clipper interactive.
  • Children and their parents enjoy the soft play area in the Museum of London Docklands Mudlarks gallery.

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Gallery access

Children must be accompanied by an adult in the gallery. The soft play area is open to children under 1 metre.

Open 10am – 5.30pm during school holidays, 2pm – 5.30pm during term time. Special morning sessions are available on an ad hoc basis – follow us on Twitter or check the event page for details.

The gallery is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible.

Free entry, ticket required. Pick one up from the front desk or book online.

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You can book your ticket to Mudlarks in advance online.

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A Mudlark is someone who searches the river mud for treasures, and this inspires our specially-created, hands-on children’s gallery.

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We offer spaces for birthdays and sleepovers.

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