FREE FUN FOR FAMILIESMuseum of London Museum of London DocklandsDecember 2013 – March 2014

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Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s amazing past.

Find out why people from all over the world came to settle in London. Travel back half a million years to a time when lions and hippos roamed Trafalgar Square!

See as much or as little as you like – the museum is free and here for your family all year round so you can come back any time. Find out more at www.museumoflondon.org.uk

MUSEUM OF LONDON 150 London Wall, near the Barbican

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Entrance from street level

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Prehistoric LondonImagine elephants, mammoths and cave bears roaming around the capital and see their remarkable remains.

Roman LondonSee models of the Basilica and Forum and see what you could buy in our Roman market.

Saxon LondonExplore a Saxon house and try to work out from the sights and sounds how they lived.

Great Fire of London Find out about one of the most turbulent times in London’s history and try on a fire fighter’s helmet.

Modern LondonFind your street on interactive maps and find out what the first children’s television programmes were like.

Family activity sheets, bags and iPadsBorrow our activity bags, activity sheets and iPads (ages 2-11) to explore the museum. Take part in fun, hands-on activities on Sundays from 12-2pm.

The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewels Open until 27 Apr

Discover the secrets of the Cheapside Hoard, a priceless treasure of Elizabethan and Jacobean jewels. Who owned the Hoard, when and why was it buried, and why was it never reclaimed? Suggested age 11+

Flexible family tickets available on 020 7001 9844 and at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/cheapside

FREE FAMILY EVENTS FOR 0-13s

Christmas holidays27 Dec – 5 JanExplore the story behind the discovery of the spectacular Cheapside Hoard through storytelling and hands-on activities all about treasure.

A Christmas Carol31 Dec, 12-1pm & 2.30-3.30pm, 1 Jan 2-3pmDickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to life in this family-friendly up-close production of the classic London story.

February half term15-23 FebCreate time capsules and a handbook for time travellers, use the museum to travel back in time and enjoy an interactive puppet show with Chickenshed theatre.

Mini Moles babies group (6 months – walking) Little Moles toddlers group (walking – 5 years)Learn, play and explore together every Wednesday during term time. Visit our website for session times. FREE but book in advance by calling 020 7001 9844

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3D printed Christmas8 Dec, 12.30-1.30pm Use the latest digital and 3D printing technology to design your own unique Christmas decoration at our exciting family workshop. 7-13 years old, £5 per child (accompanying adults free)

Urban origami9 Mar, 12.30-1.15pm, 2-2.45pm & 3.30-4.15pm Create your own 3D card model using our iPads, taking inspiration from London’s famous skyline. 5-11 years old, £3 per child (accompanying adults free)

Book your place by calling 020 7001 9844

Visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/events to view our full programme of events.

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“Wow! Now we understand why things are the way they are today… The kids learnt a lot” Prudence Renders and family

Planning your visit to the Museum of London

Admission FREE, suggested donations of £5 welcome

Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24-26 December.

Free public WiFi available.

The award-winning Benugo offers a delicious menu at our two cafés. Highchairs are available. Our restaurant London Wall Kitchen is open Mon-Fri 9am – 11pm. Food is served 12-3pm and 5-9.45pm.

A lunch space is also open for picnics during weekends and school holidays.

The museum is fully accessible to buggies and wheelchair users. Lockers can be hired for £1 per use and baby-changing facilities are also available. The Galleries of Modern London include induction loops, Braille panels, touch objects and audio guides for the visually impaired. Please call or visit our website to find out about the facilities that may help you during your visit. Free audio described tours are available for visually impaired adults and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.

The Museum of London is easy to get to!

Barbican, St Paul’s Liverpool Street, City Thameslink 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521

Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.

The museum entrance is located on a pedestrian highwalk level. Arriving from St Paul’s and Barbican tube station, there is lift access from street level at St Martin’s Le Grand and Aldersgate Street.

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From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.

The museum is free of charge and open all year round so you can come back as many times as you like, leaving you time to enjoy a relaxed, stress-free day out.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDSWest India Quay, Canary Wharf

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Mudlarks*Weekdays during term time: 2-5.30pmWeekdays during school holidays: 10am – 5.30pm Weekends: 10am – 5.30pmOur exciting children’s gallery brings the history of London’s docks to life. Under 5s can play at train-driving and ship-loading or get active in our soft play area. Height restrictions apply.*Tickets allocated on arrival

SailortownVenture into the mysterious alleyways of 19th century Sailortown. Eavesdrop on tales of the high seas in the pub and glimpse curious displays in the Animal Emporium.

Warehouse of the WorldSmell exotic spices once shipped into London and stored in its seemingly endless warehouses with this hands-on display. Play touch screen games to find out where in the world imports to London’s docks came from.

Explorer back packsFREE Explorer back packs are available to borrow every day from the information desk for children aged 2-5. Refundable deposit required.

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FREE FAMILY EVENTS

The Auxiliary Fire Service needs you! 7 Dec, 11.30am – 12pm, 1-1.30pm & 2.30-3pmAre you strong, brave and ready to learn? Be put through your paces as a member of the AFS in 1940. By kind permission of the Massey Shaw Foundation

Christmas holidays21 Dec – 4 JanDiscover stories of treasure hunting in London from notorious pirates and highwaymen to long hidden hoards through storytelling and hands-on activities.

Peg pirates18 Jan, 11.30am – 12.30pm & 2-3pmTry your hand at creating your very own pirate peg doll to take home.

Chinese New Year 1 Feb, 11am – 4pmCelebrate the Year of the Horse with fun family events. Create an art masterpiece, listen to traditional Chinese folktales, and much more.

February half term15-21 FebDiscover London’s past as a time traveller through storytelling, creative activities and interactive puppet shows by Chickenshed Theatre.

International Women’s Day8 Mar, 11am – 4pmCelebrate amazing London women with inspiring stories, creative art workshops and much more.

Shakespeare in London22 Mar, 11.30am – 12.30pm & 2-3pmJoin us in the national celebration of Shakespeare Week with an art workshop inspired by the bard.

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Mini Mudlarks babies group (6 months – walking) Mondays during term-time, 12.45-1.45pm

Little Mudlarks toddlers group (walking – 5 years) Mondays during term-time, 10-11am & 11am – 12pmLearn, play, explore and have fun together. FREE but book in advance by calling 020 7001 9844

Under 5s storytime Thursdays during term time (no session 31 October), 3-3.30pmJoin us for stories, music and fun. Drop-in

Festive storytime Mon 23 Dec, 10.30-11am, 11.30am – 12pm, 2-2.30pmA fun festive story, told using puppets, museum objects and music. Drop-in

Music and movement 21 Jan, 18 Feb & 18 Mar, 10-10.45am & 11-11.45amJoin us for our monthly music and movement session then come and play in Mudlarks afterwards! Numbers will be limited. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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Victorian Santa’s Grotto 14-23 DecMeet Santa in his secret grotto in festive 19th century Sailortown. Tell him your Christmas wishes and receive a special gift.Museum of London Docklands £7 per child (cost includes gift). Photographs available to purchase at an extra cost.

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Planning your visit to the Museum of London Docklands

Admission FREE, suggested donations of £5 welcome

Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24–26 December.

Free public WiFi available.

The museum café is conveniently located on the entrance level next to Mudlarks. A tasty children’s menu and highchairs are available, as well as a picnic area during weekends and school holidays.

Our restaurant Rum & Sugar is open Mon-Sun, opening hours vary. See www.rumandsugar.co.uk for details.

The museum is fully accessible to buggies and wheelchair users. Lockers can be hired for £1 per use and baby- changing facilities are also available. Please call or visit our website to find out about the services and facilities we provide that may help you during your visit. Free audio described tours are available for visually impaired adults and some lectures and walks can be BSL interpreted on request. To book an audio described tour or to enquire about BSL interpreted events please call 020 7001 9844 at least two weeks before your intended visit.

The Museum of London Docklands is easy to get to! West India Quay (14 minutes from Bank) Canary Wharf (11 minutes from Waterloo) Canary Wharf Pier (13 minutes from London Bridge Pier) 15, 115, 135, 277, D3, D6, D7, D8

Planned engineering works on the DLR and Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.

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What’s hidden beneath your feet? Find out at our family events at the world’s largest archaeological archive.

Archaeological detectives18 Feb 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3.30pmA hands-on interactive tour of the museum’s archaeological archive. Wash real animal bone, discover finds and help uncover their hidden meanings. 6-12 years old, £3 per child (accompanying adults free). Book in advance.

Morti the Mouse’s under 5s group21 Feb & 21 Mar, 11am – 12pm, 2-3pmJoin Morti for sensory play, song and stories in a quest to make the archive’s treasures come alive. 2-5 years old, FREE but book in advance.

Our archaeological archive is only open for pre-booked events. Book in advance by calling 020 7001 9844.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARCHIVEMortimer Wheeler House, Hackney

The museum’s family events and learning programme is supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and friends of Robert Dufton

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