Wow! Now we understand why things are the way they are today The kids learnt a lot!

Prudence Renders and family

The storytelling was very engaging, the children really enjoyed that Its a way of bringing history to life.
Kelly Knight and family

Theres so much to see!

Helen, Charlotte and Luke Foreman

One of the best museums in London one of our favourites.

Anja and Ben Steinmller

FREE FUN FOR FAMILIES!

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Family events for all ages at both our venues all year round!
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Spend the day together as a family

If youre looking for something fun and free for all the family to do during weekends or holidays then come along to the Museum of London. Our two venues are easy to get to the Museum of London is centrally located in the City near to St Pauls, while the Museum of London Docklands is only a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Canary Wharf.

MUSEUM OF LONDON

150 London Wall, near St Pauls

Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capitals amazing past.
Find out why people from all over the world came to settle in London. Travel back half a million years to a time when lions and hippos roamed Trafalgar Square! Discover characters from Londons past, see treasures from a Roman temple, witness the fear of the Black Death and find out the real stories behind the Great Fire of London. Downstairs in the Galleries of Modern London you can experience life as a debtor in an 18th century prison cell, take a stroll in recreated pleasure gardens or window shop in the Victorian Walk. Wonder at the magnificent Lord Mayors Coach, see inside a 250 year old dolls house or explore the concerns of 21st century Londoners.

For a large print, text only version of this leaflet call 020 7001 9844.
Kids in Museums
The Museum of London is proud to support the Kids in Museums manifesto. Find out more at www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk
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See as much or as little as you like the Museum is free and here for your family all year round so you can come back any time. Find out more at www.museumoflondon.org.uk

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NEW EXHIBITION Dickens and London

Until 10 Jun 2012
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in this special exhibition. Sound and projections recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London, taking you on a haunting journey to discover the city which inspired his writings. Suggested age 11+ Book now at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/dickens Flexible family tickets available

ACTIVITY SHEETS & BAGS

FREE activity sheets and bags are available from the information desk for children aged 4 and over. FREE Explorer back packs are also available to borrow every day from the information desk for children aged 2-5.

FREE FAMILY EVENTS

FREE

Every Sunday and during the school holidays the Museum hosts FREE family events that support learning at school as part of a great day out together. Join us for storytelling, workshops, drama, art and much more!

FAMILY FAVOURITES Galleries of Modern London

Explore our interactive River Thames, find your street on the Booth Map of Poverty or watch some of the first childrens television programmes in our Playtime area. Under 5s can get hands-on with our 1930s London transport interactive and enjoy playing with replica 1950s toys.

Feb half term

11-19 Feb
Discover Victorian London this half term! Meet Charles Dickens, learn more about the real Miss Havisham and take a walk with our Victorian storyteller.

Easter holidays
31 Mar 15 Apr
Join us to learn about Londons animals! Find out who made the lions in Trafalgar Square, meet Tibs, the rat-catching Post Office cat, and search for hidden animals in the galleries.

Animals of prehistoric London

Imagine elephants, mammoths and cave bears roaming around the capital! See some of the remarkable remains left behind by prehistoric animals in our London before London gallery.

London before London

Become an explorer and go on an object treasure hunt to discover the real gems in our London before London gallery. Boards can be picked up at the entrance to the gallery.

May half term

2-10 Jun
Get into the Olympic spirit with our May half term events. Take part in an Olympic boardgame, design a poster for the 2012 games and discover how the 1948 London Olympic Games changed marathon running forever!

Roman London market

Take a closer look at life in Roman London with a model of the Basilica and Forum in our Roman London gallery. Try to find the dogs who have run away and see what you could buy in Roman shops. Please note the Roman London gallery will be closed to the public from April 22 June 2012. Please check the website for further details.

At home in Saxon London

Be transported back to London 1,000 years ago. Explore a Saxon house, listen to the hustle and bustle from the streets outside or 4 | try to work out what Saxon families cooked and how they slept.

To view our full programme of events for children of all ages and to book online visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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UNDER 5s Mini Moles babies group (6 months walking)

11 Jan 28 Mar & 18 Apr 27 Jun, 11am 12pm (no sessions 15 Feb & 6 Jun)
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term time. This session includes multi-sensory play, rhymes, songs and an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed setting. FREE but book in advance For extra fun join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Messy babies and enjoy gallery visits throughout the term.

Little Moles toddlers group (walking 5 years)

11 Jan 28 Mar & 18 Apr 27 Jun, 3.30-4.30pm (no sessions 15 Feb & 6 Jun)
Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term time in this fun, hands-on and creative session. FREE but book in advance For extra fun join us on the last Wednesday of the month for Messy Moles and enjoy gallery visits throughout the term.

MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS

West India Quay, Canary Wharf
From Roman settlement to Docklands regeneration, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce. Discover a wealth of objects from enormous whale bones to World War II gas masks in our state-of-the-art galleries, which include Mudlarks, an interactive area for children, and Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th century riverside Wapping. Take cover in a bomb shelter, see what London Bridge was like in medieval times and discover the gruesome fate of captured pirates! And theres no need to cram everything into one visit. The Museum is free of charge and open all year round so you can come back as many times as you like, leaving you time to enjoy a relaxed, stress-free day out. www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands

Under 5s storytime
Tue 24 Jan, 28 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 29 May & 26 Jun, 3-3.30pm
Join us in the galleries for stories, music and fun on the last Tuesday of the month. FREE, no advance booking required

Holiday events
Join us for extra fun in the school holidays when we have special events for under 5s and their carers. Older siblings are also welcome. Please see our website for further details. FREE, numbers will be limited at busy times

To book your place call 020 7001 9844

To view our full programme of events for under 5s visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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FREE FAMILY EVENTS

FREE

Most Saturdays and during the school holidays the Museum holds FREE family events, many of which link into themes studied at school so you can learn about Londons history together. Join us for storytelling, workshops, drama, art and much more!

Chinese New Year

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jan
Join us to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with fun art, craft and interactive storytelling events for all the family.

Feb half term

11-19 Feb
Find out about the lives of Victorian children, witness spectacular magical illusions and enter a Victorian photograph!

FAMILY FAVOURITES Mudlarks

Weekdays during term time: 2-5.30pm Weekdays during school holidays: 11am 5.30pm Weekends: 10am 5.30pm
Make a splash in our exciting childrens gallery which brings the history of Londons docks to life through hands-on interactives. Under 5s can play at train-driving and ship-loading or get active in our special soft play area. Height restrictions apply.

Easter holidays
31 Mar 15 Apr
Learn about Londons animals this Easter! Create your own animal-inspired shadow puppet theatre, make an animated animal film and hear the story of the first frozen chicken.

May Day
Mon 7 May
Celebrate May Day at the Museum of London Docklands with folk dancing, storytelling, craft workshops and our own May Day procession.

Sailortown
Venture into the mysterious alleyways of 19th century Sailortown. Eavesdrop on tales of the high seas in the pub and glimpse curious displays in the Animal Emporium.

May half term

2-10 Jun
Tell a story this half term! Create your own comic strip, make a pop-up story book to take home and hear stories from around the world.

Warehouse of the World

Smell exotic spices once shipped into London and stored in its seemingly endless warehouses with this hands-on display. Play touch screen games to find out where in the world imports to Londons docks came from.

Explorer back packs

FREE Explorer back packs are available to borrow everyday from the information desk for children aged 2-5.
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EVENTS FOR UNDER 5S Mini Mudlarks babies group (6 months walking)

9 Jan 26 Mar & 16 Apr 28 May, 12.45-1.45pm (no sessions 13 Feb & 7 May)
Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term time. FREE but book in advance For extra fun join us on the third Monday of the month for Musical Mondays.

Little Mudlarks toddlers group (walking 5 years)

9 Jan 26 Mar & 16 Apr 28 May, 10-10.50am & 11-11.50am (no sessions 13 Feb & 7 May)
Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term time. FREE but book in advance

For extra fun join us on the first Monday of the month for Messy Mondays and the third Monday of the month for Musical Mondays.

Under 5s storytime
12 Jan 7 Jun, 3-3.30pm
Join us for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term time. Come and play in Mudlarks afterwards! FREE, no advance booking required

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM OF LONDON

Get a backstage pass to the capital with free entry to exhibitions, exclusive tours, special offers, reduced-price tickets to events, and discounts in our Museum shops and cafs. Become a Friend of the Museum from just 40 a year. For more information call 020 7814 5507 or visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/friends

Holiday events
Join us for extra fun during the school holidays with our special events for under 5s and their carers. Older siblings welcome. Please see our website for further details. FREE, numbers will be limited at busy times.

Stay up to date with all the latest news and events!

Visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/enews to sign up for our enewsletter and be entered into our regular prize draw to win an iPod nano! Terms and conditions apply. You can also follow us online: www.museumoflondon.org.uk www.mymuseumoflondon.org.uk/blogs twitter.com/MuseumofLondon facebook.com/MuseumofLondon scribd.com/MuseumofLondon

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Planning your visit to the Museum of London

Admission FREE Opening times
Open daily 10am 6pm. Closed 2426 December.

Any questions?
If you have questions about family provisions at the Museum of London email families@museumoflondon.org.uk or call 020 7001 9844.

Museum of London is easy to get to!

Barbican, St Pauls, Moorgate Liverpool Street, City Thameslink 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521 Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit. The Museum entrance is located on a pedestrian high walk level. Arriving from St Pauls, Moorgate or Barbican tube station, there is lift access from street level at St Martins Le Grand, Aldersgate Street and London Wall.
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Eating and drinking

Theres lots of choice for dining at the Museum. In the entrance hall the award-winning benugo offers a menu of delicious hot and cold deli lunches, sandwiches, salads and cakes, plus fairly traded coffees and teas. Downstairs in the Sackler Hall the caf also serves a range of teas, coffees and cakes. Childrens menu and highchairs are available at the cafs. A lunch space is also also open for picnics during weekends and school holidays. London Wall Bar & Kitchen is a great place to unwind with family and friends. Enjoy food from an all day dining menu of British classics. Open Mon-Fri 11am 11pm. For reservations and information visit www.londonwallbarandkitchen.com or call 020 7600 7340.

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The Museum is fully accessible to buggies and wheelchair users. Lockers can be hired for 1 per use and baby-changing facilities are also available. The Galleries of Modern London include induction loops, Braille panels, touch objects and audio guides for the visually impaired. Please call or visit our website to find out about the facilities that may help you during your visit. Free Vocaleyes tours are available for visually impaired visitors and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.

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School visits and resources are free. All group visits must be booked in advance. For information please call 020 7001 9844, visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk or email groups@museumoflondon.org.uk.

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Planning your visit to the Museum of London Docklands

Admission FREE Opening times
Open daily 10am 6pm. Closed 24-26 December. Please note the Museum of London Docklands will be closed during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from 9 July 17 September 2012.

Museum of London Docklands is easy to get to!

West India Quay (14 minutes from Bank) Canary Wharf (11 minutes from Waterloo) Canary Wharf Pier (13 minutes from London Bridge Pier) 15, 115, 135, 277, D3,D6, D7, D8 Planned engineering works on the DLR and Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.

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The Museum is fully accessible to buggies and wheelchair users. Lockers can be hired for 1 per use and baby-changing facilities are available throughout. Please call or visit our website to find out about the services and facilities we provide that may help you during your visit. Free Vocaleyes tours are available for visually impaired visitors and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book a Vocaleyes tour or to enquire about BSL interpreted events please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.
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