Museum of London Group upcoming events

Older People's Day

The Museum in Docklands is hosting an action packed event to mark Older People's Day. This is in conjunction with Tower Hamlets Council and various voluntary groups in Tower Hamlets The days programme includes line dancing, singing, tours and performance by the Connaught Opera!

Date: 08 October 2008.
Times: 10:30

Toddler's and Carer's Group

Come along and see our toddler's and carer's group! Have fun playing, singing and taking part in art activities every week! For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers.

Date: 08 October 2008.
Times: 15:30

Amphitheatre visits

A chance to see the excavated remains of London's only Roman amphitheatre preserved beneath the Guildhall Yard. Ticket includes a guided tour with Roman Curator, Jenny Hall and entrance to the Guildhall Art Gallery.

Date: 09 October 2008.
Times: 14:00

Under 5's Storytime

Come and listen to a story in one of our galleries and join in with a rhyme or two! A short session led by one of the Museum's team in a gallery location.

Date: 09 October 2008.
Times: 10:15

Running 1000 miles to freedom

Discover the inspiring story of Ellen Craft, the talk of Victorian London. Through Ellen's audacity and ingenuity she overcame many dangers to become a celebrated abolitionist.

Date: 11 October 2008.
Times: 12:30; 14:30; 15:30

Story time

Join the Museum's hosts to discover stories from and about London. You could discover whether William Night became a Knight, if sparrow Samuel could return all the lost items he's found or solve the clues in our Roman game. To find out story dates call the booking office.

Date: 12 October 2008.
Times: 11:30

The Buxton Fountain

Meet storyteller Alexander D Great who will help us find out how Londoners tried to preserve the memory of those who fought slavery 200 years ago.

Date: 12 October 2008.
Times: 13:00; 14:00; 15:00

Babies and carers group

Come and join our gentle drop-in session for babies aged 6-18 months and their carers. Held in our Mudlarks gallery the session includes soft play, rhyme time and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting.

Date: 13 October 2008.
Times: 13:00

Paddington: trains, boats, buses - and bears

Continuing our exploration of London's Victorian suburbs: once a hamlet nestling around a green, close by the River Westbourne, and surrounded by farms, Paddington didn't become part of London until the 19th century, when the arrival of the railway, the canals, the first London horse drawn omnibus service and the world's first underground railway all contributed to its dramatic growth. Our walk will take in Brunel's magnificent station, the Regent's Canal and Paddington Basin, and the stuccoed terraces alongside Little Venice. There's a chance to see the extraordinary regeneration at Paddington's Waterside ¿ and of course, there is that bear who is 50 this year!

Date: 13 October 2008.
Times: 14:00

Toddler's and Carer's group

Come to our weekly session for children aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. The session involves soft play, rhyme time, play materials and refreshments. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.

Date: 13 October 2008.
Times: 10:15

Toddler's and Carer's Group

Come along and see our toddler's and carer's group! Have fun playing, singing and taking part in art activities every week! For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers.

Date: 15 October 2008.
Times: 15:30

Carriages, Crime and Crinolines: Writers and the Victorians

Why has the Victorian era proved such a rich source of inspiration to today's novelists? Explore this question with best selling authors Charles Palliser, Lee Jackson and Sue Gee.

Date: 16 October 2008.
Times: 19:00

London's Burning gallery tours

Join London Burning's curator, Meriel Jeater, for a fascinating tour of the exhibition. Find out more about the fast and furious spread of the fire, the objects on display and its effects on Londoners, including characters like Samuel Pepys and Robert Hubert.

Date: 16 October 2008.
Times: 15:00

Under 5's Storytime

Come and listen to a story in one of our galleries and join in with a rhyme or two! A short session led by one of the Museum's team in a gallery location.

Date: 16 October 2008.
Times: 10:15

A closer look at Jack the Ripper

A chance to explore some of the issues tackled by today's Ripperologists through a closer look at he objects on display in the Museum's exhibition. Speakers include the acknowledged Jack the Ripper expert Donald Rumbelow, who will discuss the Ripper Diary. In conjunction with Ripperologist magazine and the organisers of the biannual UK Ripper conferences.

Date: 18 October 2008.
Times: 10:30

The Secret of London Bridge

Let's travel to London Bridge with a Pedlar! Touch and see the objects he sold and join in with this interactive storytelling session. This session is for children under five and their carers.

Date: 18 October 2008.
Times: 13:00; 14:00; 15:00

Meet Abudia Megiste

This wealthy woman travelled the vast Roman empire with her husband. Originally from Africa, find out how what she felt about the climate, food and life in Roman London.

Date: 19 October 2008.
Times: 13:00; 14:00; 15:00

Story time

Date: 19 October 2008.
Times: 11:30

Babies and carers group

Date: 20 October 2008.
Times: 13:00

Musical Mondays

Come along and express yourself through music. Special monthly session as part of our Toddler's and Carer's Group. For those aged 12 months to 5 years and their carers. Please note that places are limited and booking is required.

Date: 20 October 2008.
Times: 10:15

Toddler's and Carer's group

Date: 20 October 2008.
Times: 10:15