London Museum Docklands, The Galleries
West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4AL -
Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
London Museum Docklands traces the 2000 year history of London’s river, port and people, from the arrival of the Romans to the rise of Canary Wharf. It is located over five floors within a unique late Georgian warehouse and is Canary Wharf’s only Grade-I listed venue. The museum offers outstanding settings for meetings and events.
London Museum Docklands has six stimulating and informative galleries which can be hired together for larger events and receptions. All featuring as part of the museum tour, the galleries are The Thames Highway Gallery, London Sugar and Slavery, Docklands at War, Trade Expansion Gallery, Sailortown, City and River Gallery. These can be hired in isolation or in conjunction with each other and other event spaces. Host a reception for 350 or a sit-down dinner for 150
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
9:00 - 17:00
tuesday
9:00 - 17:00
wednesday
9:00 - 17:00
thursday
9:00 - 17:00
friday
9:00 - 17:00
saturday
9:00 - 17:00
sunday
9:00 - 17:00
Price type:
from £1000 per hour
from £1000 per hour
from £1000 per hour
from £1000 per hour
from £1000 per hour
from £1000 per hour
from £1000 per hour
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Amenities
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Disabled access
Breakout rooms
Space rules
Cancellation policy
Confirmation of bookings between 3 months and 6 weeks before event date: Payment due 30 days before event date Confirmation of bookings between 6 weeks and 2 weeks before event date: Payment due 1 week before event date Confirmation of bookings less than 2 weeks before event date: Payment due within 48 hours of confirmation
Location
Reviews
Angel Of Malice
October 2024I 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 👍
Paul Allen-Alvarez
August 2024What 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!
YY
October 2024Quite 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 🕰️
dave pelton
September 2024Free entry to this museum, but a donation is always welcome. Fascinating history of the river Thames and especially the docklands area. It is well organised, some great exhibits, films and articles. The stories of slavery, ship building, bridges, tunnels, the blitz, and plenty more are all covered here, right up to the regeneration of Canary wharf. There is also a very good canteen here. It's definitely worth a visit.
Richard
June 2019Great service. Very accommodating!
Gary Oscroft
October 2024Great free museum , all the history of docklands from mudflats to present day. Important exhibition explaining the horrors of the slave trade . Only minus was that in some places it was too poorly lit even with my specs and on my knees
