Docklands 20th anniversary

We're marking our birthday with a series of events celebrating the people, culture, music and food of London’s East End.

Upcoming events

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  Indo + Caribbean closing sessions

  11 Nov

  Celebrate the stories of a vibrant culture with a day of talks and tours to mark the closing of our Indo + Caribbean display.

  Book now

How to find Museum of London Docklands

Tube

Canary Wharf (Step-free access street to train).

DLR

West India Quay (Step-free access street to train).

Bus

D3, D7, D8, 277, D6, 15, 115, 135

Car

There is a public car park behind the museum on Hertsmere Road.

Coach

The coach drop-off point is directly behind the museum on Hertsmere Road. Please note that parking is not permitted.

Bicycle

There are PlantLock planters directly outside the museum front entrance. There is also a bicycle rack behind the museum on Hertsmere Road. Please note that bicycles are left at visitors’ own risk.

River

Canary Wharf Pier is a short walk away. MBNA Thames Clippers River Bus services depart from the pier every 20 mins with connections including Embankment, London Eye, Bankside, London Bridge and Greenwich.

Discover the East End

Find out more about the history of London's East End through our Discover blog.

Londoners

My East End

East Enders choose a single object at the Museum of London Docklands that connects to their city story.

New Acquisition

East End icon Syd's Coffee Stall moves to the museum

After over a century of serving Londoners, Syd's is moving to a new home at the Museum of London.

Hidden London

Elephants, Wine and Misdeeds: Archival Curiosities at London Docks

Museums are full of amazing objects exhibited in the galleries, but unbeknown to many, they also house a number of archive collections — much of which are stored behind the scenes.

Londoners

Six things you never knew about Pearly Kings and Queens

Do you know why Pearly Kings and Queens wear their colourful costumes? Discover how and why this iconic London tradition started.