Sailortown
1840-1850
Explore the dark alleyways of London’s Sailortown
An immersive display recreates the atmosphere of Sailortown. This ramshackle London district, close to the docks, centred around Wapping, Shadwell and Ratcliffe.
Gallery access
The gallery is open during the museum's normal hours:
10am-5pm, Wednesday-Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)
The gallery is on the second floor and can be accessed by lift. It has some uneven floors.
Free entry, timed ticket
Sailortown also of interest
Social history collection
The Museum of London has extensive records of the working history of the port
Discover the collection