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Museum of London Docklands

West India Quay, London E14 4AL, England
0 20 7001 9844
Ranked #44 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Owner description: From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth...... more » Owner description: From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an interactive area for kids; Sailortown, an atmospheric re-creation of 19th century riverside Wapping; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. FREE ENTRY « less
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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Excellent museum, I liked the simulated streets/houses of the old docks. Free entry. Allow 1-1.5 hours for the visit. Plan carefully how to arrive to the place because the street indications are not so good.Allow one more hour for a visit of the vicinity (The Canary Wharf). More

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Toronto
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

During my last visit to London I had enjoyed a visit to the Museum of London so this time thought I'd try this offshoot museum. There's parking available or you can walk from the Tube station. The price is right as with a lot of London museums - free! I visited on a Saturday morning and it wasn't too busy.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I am not sure I would cross London to see it, but if you are around Docklands it is worth visiting to see some of the local history. More

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uk kent
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Great place as the place is free to enter and it can be manic when the school kids are on the loose as i do not feel the place has enough interactive items to keep them amused.Seating is sparse around the exhibits and i would like to have seen more film shows than there were it is still worth a... More

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london
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Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

A nice building, an extensive collection, good location, very interesting. I thought the emphasis on the slave trade a little too heavy compared to the many other trades that passed through the docks over the millennia. More

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London, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Worth a visit , and set in a nice area with restaurants etc, just a short walk from Canary Wharf itself. More

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swimboi
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

amongst modern buildings nestles this old warehouse charting the history of the docks. worth a trip if in the area. More

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baltimore, MD
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I was pleasantly surprised at hoe interesting the museum and tour were. I went thinking"This is the only thing here" and ended up spending a lot of time there The exhibits are very interesting and well done. The tour guide was knowledgable but very hard to understand. More

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oxfordshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Really worth a visit, found it so interesting and catered well for Children too. Choice of teashop and the Rum & Sugar restaurant for lunch. Lots of choice, good service, nice atmoshere and reasonably priced. More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

So interesting and informative. Shoukd go again as didn't have time to fir it all in!!! More

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