London Museum Docklands, Riverside Room

I just found it on Google map and saw that it was free, I decided to visit, and it was a pleasant surprise! The person at the entrance was very friendly 😀 Maybe because it was a weekday lunch time, but the museum was very quiet with only some visitors (and a group or two of school kids). We started from the top floor going down learning history of the area. The exhibits were very informative and interesting without being overcrowded like The British museum etc. I am very glad that I incorporated this museum into my itinerary and I highly recommend 👍

What an absolutely amazing and moving experience. To see these historical machines and equipment used on the docks, the systems they used, the documents, and even personal items. Exploring all the different industries that made up the London Docks. The extremely informative and educational exhibition regarding the abhorrent acts of the slave trade moved me to tears. The conditions people had to endure, the treatment and how they were even referred to. I can really understand the strength of feeling felt now for the so very brave people who we all owe so much to. If you visit one museum on a visit to London, visit here... it's also free, but you are able to make a £5 donation. Certainly worth it!

Quite an amazing museum, depicts the story line of the docklands chronologically and concisely! 👍🏻 Given that the entry is free, they do take donations like any other museums, and the exhibit starts from the top floor (level 3) and you make your way down the floors as you go through the history of the docklands from 1600s till present day. Definitely recommended to spend some time here even if you aren’t keen to peruse through the wordy history of the evolution 🕰️