Welcome to London Museum
Visit in person & get up close to objects
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Opening 2026
Coming soonLondon Museum
We're counting down... the new London Museum will open towards the end of 2026 in Smithfield
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Open today
Free entryLondon Museum Docklands
Pop along to our beautiful riverside setting and step into 400 years of Docklands history – free and open to all
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsMudlarks family gallery
Now until – 3 May 2026
Activity
Get hands-on in our interactive play area for under-8s
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsBy Appointment Only: Romani art, culture & heritage
Now until – 31 Jan 2027
Exhibitions & displays
A free display on the creativity and craft of Romani communities
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London Museum Docklands
London Museum DocklandsLondon Museum Docklands highlights tour
25 Apr – 30 May 2026
Gallery tour
A tour around the very best bits of London Museum Docklands
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London storiesGay’s The Word: Britain’s oldest LGBTQ+ bookshop
A central London haven that’s weathered many storms over the years
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Fashion & StyleLabrum tells West African stories through fashion
A modern menswear brand celebrating migration and movement
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Death & DisastersThe Great Smog of 1952
12,000 people died when a toxic polluted fog descended on London
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London PlacesRidley Road Market: Fighting fascism & gentrification
Nothing’s managed to stop diverse Dalston’s beating heart
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Death & DisastersHighgate Cemetery
London’s most famous graveyard, where the tomb of Karl Marx attracts fans, critics and the curious
Plan your visit
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Families
Set sail for a fun day out at London Museum Docklands
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Shop, eat & drink
Stop for a tea break in our cafe, or pick up a souvenir from our shop
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Need to know
Answers to all the the most frequently asked questions about visiting us
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Free galleries
Step into 400 years of London Docklands' river, port and people
