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Museum of London Docklands
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Museum of London Docklands
No. 1 Warehouse
West India Quay
Hertsmere Road
London
E14 4AL
England
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Museum of London Docklands
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Collection details
Archaeology, Inland Waterways, Industry, Maritime, Social History, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Contact details
Box office (Tel)
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0870 444 3855
Recorded Information line (Tel)
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0870 444 3851
Box office (Fax)
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0870 444 3858
Box office
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info@museumindocklands.org.uk
Website
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www.museumindocklands.org.uk
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Open
daily 10am-6pm
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Closed
24-26 December
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Admission charges
Adult ticket (valid for one year): £5.00/ concessions: £3.00/ children (16 and under): free
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Description
The Museum of London Docklands unlocks the history of London's river, port and people in a 19th-century warehouse at West India Quay. Originally used to house imports of exotic spices, rum and cotton, it now holds a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks. The nine state-of-the-art galleries include 'Mudlarks', an interactive educational area for children and ‘Sailortown’ an atmospheric re-creation of the streets and alleyways of riverside Wapping as they would have appeared in the early nineteenth century.
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Collections description
The collection consists of objects reflecting the social history of the Thames and London's port, including archaeological finds, works of art, scale models, contemporary tools and many miscellaneous items that would have been traded through the port.
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Key artists and exhibits
William Ware
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending October 19 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending September 14 2008
The UK's Museums Mark Slavery Remembrance Day - August 23 2008
Unstated - A play questioning asylum and immigration
Charity Says Ripper Exhibition Highlights Plight Of Today's Prostitutes
Jack The Ripper And The East End At Museum In Docklands
Heroes of Abolition Celebrated at Museum in Docklands
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Trails
On The Trail Of Guy Fawkes In The UK's Museums And Heritage Sites
Hidden Treasures: London
Hidden Treasure Trail 1 - The People's Museum In London
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Events
Slavers of Harley Street at Museum of London Docklands
Exhibition (temporary)
Christmas story puppets at Museum in Docklands
Workshop or activity session
Sailor's 1000 stories at Museum in Docklands
Sugar journeys at Museum in Docklands
Musical Mondays at Museum in Docklands
Christmas Stories at Museum in Docklands
Father Christmas comes to Docklands at Museum in Docklands
Christmas pomanders at Museum in Docklands
The Pocahontas story at Museum in Docklands
Maeve Dawson at Museum in Docklands
Gingerbread man puppets at Museum in Docklands
Sailor's 1000 stories at Museum in Docklands
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Disability Access
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
General audio-guide available
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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