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
Mon Onisor
March 2025Such a baby/children friendly place. We thoroughly enjoy their “Visit the Victorian Santa” event. Staff were lovely and they made space for us, even though we were 1h late. They have tons of space to leave the pram, tons of high chairs a soft play (which needs prior booking) and a lovely museum throughout the history of Docklands. Easy fantastic place!
party4eva5
February 2025I really enjoyed the museum. There was a lot to see and I was in there for at least an hour. The entrance fee is free, but I would encourage donations. The museum is also fun for young children with lots of activities to keep them occupied. I would definitely recommend a visit.
Rosi Petkova
March 2025London Museum Docklands is a fantastic place to visit! The museum is child-friendly, with plenty of interactive exhibits and events—we visited on a Saturday, and there was a special event happening. Entry is free, and it was great to see so many families and kids enjoying themselves. The museum is well-organised across multiple levels, with clear directions and maps to guide you. The galleries are fascinating, offering a deep dive into the rich history of the Docklands and London in general. There’s also a nice café on the ground floor for a break. Highly recommend for history lovers and families alike!
Rafiif Wasis Ibaadurrahmaan
April 2025A brilliant museum offering insights into the trade history of the River Thames, which is inextricably linked to the transatlantic slave trade and migration histories during that era up until the post-WWII era. It also displays the rapid (and rather contentious) development of Docklands and Canary Wharf as London’s main business district. I loved how they provide thematic spots for both adults and children to discover throughout the museum. I spent 2.5–3 hours by myself, which is a reasonable amount of time to digest the accompanying captions (though I didn’t read them all - some of the captions are quite packed with text, and it would probably take two separate visits to actually finish them).
Neil H
April 2025Excellent museum and well worth a visit. There is a lot to read and I came away much better informed as to how London's Docklands helped Britain's development over the centuries. A thought provoking section on Slavery ; I should have liked more emphasis on Britain's leading role in the 19th Century against the slave trade but otherwise a very informative visit and I will certainly go again
Richard
June 2019Great service. Very accommodating!
Other spaces
in this venue
Rum Store
From £1400 price per day
up to 250 standing
80% would book it again
Wilberforce Room
From £2450 price per dayup to 350 standing80% would book it again
Docklands Boardroom
From £820 price per dayup to 20 standing80% would book it again
Muscovado Hall
From £4500 price per dayup to 400 standing80% would book it again
Riverside Room
From £2350 price per dayup to 180 standing80% would book it again
Quayside Room
From £1300 price per dayup to 180 standing80% would book it again
