Museum of London Docklands
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Overview
From Roman settlement to the development of Canary Wharf, this 200-year-old warehouse reveals the long history of the capital as a port, through stories of trade, migration and commerce. Discover a wealth of objects in state-of-the-art galleries, including Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th-century London; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. With ancient finds, unusual objects and fascinating tours, Museum of London Docklands is one of London's hidden treasures.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-6. Closed 24-26 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks.
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