Museum of London - Docklands

Quite an amazing museum, depicts the story line of the docklands chronologically and concisely! 👍🏻 Given that the entry is free, they do take donations like any other museums, and the exhibit starts from the top floor (level 3) and you make your way down the floors as you go through the history of the docklands from 1600s till present day. Definitely recommended to spend some time here even if you aren’t keen to peruse through the wordy history of the evolution 🕰️
YY - in the last week

The London Museum Docklands is free to enter. This a small but busy museum in a corner of the Docklands business development. It provides an insight into what London Docklands were like in the past. On the day I visited, one of the exhibition spaces was used for a display of mud larking finds, accompanied by the people that found them. This was truly fascinating. The actual museum display is a routed trip, starting on the third floor and working its way downwards. The display material incorporates both period artefacts and contemporary oil paintings. There are some themed spaces, like whaling and also Sugar and Slavery. At times, the labyrinthine route through the exhibition was difficult to follow and I felt I was walking in circles. The ground floor a Contains a largish cafe, that I didn’t use and a shop area.
Peter Meade - a week ago

What an absolutely amazing and moving experience. To see these historical machines and equipment used on the docks, the systems they used, the documents, and even personal items. Exploring all the different industries that made up the London Docks. The extremely informative and educational exhibition regarding the abhorrent acts of the slave trade moved me to tears. The conditions people had to endure, the treatment and how they were even referred to. I can really understand the strength of feeling felt now for the so very brave people who we all owe so much to. If you visit one museum on a visit to London, visit here... it's also free, but you are able to make a £5 donation. Certainly worth it!
Paul Allen-Alvarez - a month ago

Really lovely free museum that goes quite in depth with the history of London and in particular the Docklands. Staff were friendly, helpful and the place is really well laid out with little experiences and interaction in most places. Some of the words used are questionable for todays age so it would be nice to see some changes made, otherwise I highly recommend this place for a date, gaining some historical insight or just a place to wonder with a friend.
Caïna Verrin - a month ago

Free entry to this museum, but a donation is always welcome. Fascinating history of the river Thames and especially the docklands area. It is well organised, some great exhibits, films and articles. The stories of slavery, ship building, bridges, tunnels, the blitz, and plenty more are all covered here, right up to the regeneration of Canary wharf. There is also a very good canteen here. It's definitely worth a visit.
dave pelton - a month ago