“ 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… It’s a way of bringing history to life.” Kelly Knight and family

“ There’s so much to see!” Helen, Charlotte and Luke Foreman

“ One of the best museums in London… one of our favourites.” Anja and Ben Steinmüller

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Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and friends of Robert Dufton

FREE family events at the Museum of London and Museum of London DocklandsJanuary-June 2013

DISCOVER LONDON’S HISTORY TOGETHER

Spend the day together as a familyIf you’re 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 next to the Barbican, while the Museum of London Docklands is only 10 minutes on the DLR from the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich or just a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Canary Wharf.

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Kids in MuseumsThe Museum of London is proud to support the Kids in Museums manifesto. Find out more at www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk

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 cafés. 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

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MuSEuM OF LONDON 150 London Wall, near the Barbican

Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s 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 London’s 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 Mayor’s Coach, see inside a 250 year old doll’s house or explore the concerns of 21st century Londoners.

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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FAMILY FAvourItes

Galleries of Modern LondonExplore our interactive River Thames, find your street on the Booth Map of Poverty or watch some of the first children’s television programmes in our Playtime area.

Animals of prehistoric LondonImagine 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.

Roman London marketTake 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.

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

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Doctors, Dissection and Resurrection Men until 14 Apr 2013

Explore the early 19th century history of human dissection and the trade in bodies through dramatic evidence unearthed during Museum of London Archaeology excavations at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. 12+

Book tickets at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/dissection Flexible family tickets available Due to its subject matter, this exhibition is not recommended for children under 12. Please note this exhibition features human skeletal remains.

ActIvItY sheets & BAGs

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

Free FAMILY events

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!

Feb half term16-24 FebLondon’s parks are just one of the things that makes the capital a special city. Discover the archaeology hidden underneath some of our parks, hear the stories that create magic around them or visit our splendid 18th century Pleasure Gardens and meet one of its famous entertainers.

Easter holidays29 Mar – 14 AprWhether made in a factory, at home or in a workhouse, London has been a hub for creativity and industrialisation. Come and learn how Londoners have made things from Roman times to the present.

May half term25 May – 2 JunWhat would London be without the Thames? Find out why the river is so important to London. Hear stories about famous feuds and bridges, handle finds from the river or create special artworks to take home.

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To view our full programme of events for children of all ages visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.

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Mini Moles babies group (6 months – walking)9 Jan – 10 Jul, 11am – 12pm (no sessions 20 Feb & 29 May)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

Little Moles toddlers group (walking – 5 years)9 Jan – 10 Jul, 3.30-4 4.30pm (no sessions 20 Feb & 29 May)Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term time in this fun, hands-on and creative session. Free but book in advance

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. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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For extra fun join us on the last Wednesday of the month for Messy Moles and enjoy gallery visits throughout the term.

For extra fun join us on the third Wednesday of the month for Messy Babies and enjoy gallery visits throughout the term.

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.

Planning your visit to the Museum of London

Admission FREE, suggested donations of £5 welcome

Opening times Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24–26 December.

Eating and drinking There’s lots of choice for dining at the Museum. In the entrance hall café 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 café also serves a range of teas, coffees and cakes.

A children’s menu and highchairs are available at both cafés. 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 a dining menu of British classics.

Open Mon-Fri 11am – 11pm and Sun 10am – 4pm. Food is served from 12-3pm and 5-9.45pm.

For reservations visit www.londonwallbarandkitchen.com or call 020 7600 7340.

Access and facilities 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 audio described 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.

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

The Museum of London is easy to get to!

Barbican, St Paul’s Liverpool Street, City Thameslink

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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 highwalk level. Arriving from St Paul’s and Barbican tube station, there is lift access from street level at St Martin’s Le Grand and Aldersgate Street.

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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 there’s 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.

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FAMILY FAvourItes

MudlarksWeekdays during term time: 2-5.30pmWeekdays during school holidays: 10am – 5.30pm Weekends: 10am – 5.30pmMake a splash in our exciting children’s gallery which brings the history of London’s 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.

SailortownVenture 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.

Warehouse of the WorldSmell 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 London’s docks came from.

Explorer back packsFREE Explorer back packs are available to borrow everyday from the information desk for children aged 2-5.

10th birthdayIn May it will be 10 years since the Museum of London Docklands opened its doors to the public. Join us to celebrate! Visit the website nearer the time for details.

Free FAMILY events

Most saturdays 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!

Chinese New Year9-10 FebJoin us to celebrate the year of the snake. Create watercolour masterpieces or hear about the Chinese legend of the white snake.

Feb half term16-24 FebExplore the history of buildings in the East End or take a closer look at the skyscrapers around Canary Wharf. Find out more about Dockers, Pearly Kings and Queens or pick-up some Cockney slang!

Easter29 Mar – 14 AprLearn about pirates and much more this Easter! Hear the truth about life in the old port of London and on the high seas, or create your very own digital poster of the city.

May Day on the docks6 MayCelebrate May Day at the Museum of London Docklands with folk dancing, storytelling, craft workshops and much more!

May half term25 May – 2 JunExplore the Thames Estuary using digital images or make a magical murky collage. Find out about festivals held on a frozen river and create your own chilly design.

events For unDer 5s

Mini Mudlarks babies group (6 months – walking)7 Jan – 8 Jul, 12.45-1.45pm (no sessions 18 Feb, 6 & 27 May)Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term time.Free but book in advance

Little Mudlarks toddlers group (walking – 5 years)7 Jan – 8 Jul, 10-10.50am & 11-11.50am (no sessions 18 Feb, 6 & 27 May)Learn, play, explore and have fun together every Monday during term time.Free but book in advance

Under 5s storytime10 Jan – 11 Jul, 3-3.30pm Join us for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term time.

Free, no advance booking required

Music and movement 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 23 Apr, 21 May & 25 Jun, 10-10.45amJoin us on the third Tuesday of the month for our monthly music and movement session then come and play in Mudlarks afterwards! Free, at busy times numbers will be limited. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment

Holiday eventsJoin 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. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment

To view our full programme of events for children of all ages visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.

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

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.

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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Planning your visit to the Museum of London Docklands

Admission FREE, suggested donations of £5 welcome

Opening timesOpen daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24–26 December.

Eating and drinkingTake a break with a drink, sandwich, salad or homemade cake in our Museum café conveniently located on the entrance level next to Mudlarks.

A children’s menu, including kids lunchboxes, and highchairs are also available, as well as a picnic area during weekends and school holidays.

Our bar and restaurant rum & sugar offers a menu based on fresh seasonal products and is an ideal place to stop before or after your visit to the Museum galleries. Open Tue-Sun, opening hours vary. See website for details.

Access and facilitiesThe Museum is fully accessible to buggies and wheelchair users. Please call or visit our website to find out about the services and facilities we provide that may help you during your visit. Free audio described tours are available for visually impaired visitors and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book an audio described tour or to enquire about BSL interpreted events please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.

LearningSchool 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

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

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The 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

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