Friday 29 January 2016

Museum of London - Forget Valentines - fall in love with the real London

FORGET VALENTINE'S!
Let London captivate you with remarkable stories from The Crime Museum Uncovered and new displaysTattoo London and Under Londonplus see the Thames in a new light with unusual events from a nocturnal pirate party to a boat tour with a difference.


NEW THIS MONTH
CRIME INVESTIGATIONS
What is it really like to be a detective? Join journalist and Crime + Investigation presenter, Dermot Murnaghan, on Tue 2 Feb as he chairs a panel of experts discussing real-life cases featured in The Crime Museum Uncovered and the processes of modern investigation. In partnership with Crime + Investigation.
UNDER LONDON
Join acclaimed photographer, Simon Norfolk, on Mon 15 Feb as he explains his personal journey to create the stunning archaeological images now on display at the Museum of London.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Keep the celebrations going and kick off February half term on Sat 13 Feb with a celebration of the Year of the Monkey at the Museum of London Docklands. Learn traditional dancing and crafts and hear enchanting folktales.
A SWASHBUCKLING SLEEPOVER
Yo ho ho! February half term at the Museum of London Docklands includes a brand new pirate themed sleepover for children aged 7-11 years. Track down treasure by torchlight, enjoy hands-on activities exploring the lives of pirates from London’s past, and sleep in 200 year old building on Sat 20 Feb.
TOUR THE THAMES
Immerse yourself in the myths and dark stories of the river on a boat trip down the Thames on Sat 20 Feb. With expert talks on crime, death and myths and warming refreshments.
MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS GHOST TOUR
Hear haunting tales of the docklands and discover dark and notoriously haunted areas, not usually open to the public, every Tuesday throughout February.
TATTOO LONDON
ON THE BLOG
A new exhibition getting under the skin of London's vibrant tattoo culture opens today at the Museum of London. Meet the artists in a series of blogs.
WATCH THE VIDEO
Curator Jen Kavanagh and art historian Dr Matt Lodder introduce the history of professional tattooing in London. 
BOOK AHEAD
Tattoo London Art Macabre life drawing salon

An evening exploring the tattooed body with a life drawing salon session led by Art Macabre. Draw the models' tattooed bodies, explore the traditions and tales behind their designs and experiment with what it’s like to draw your designs directly onto the models themselves.

In response to overwhelming demand The Crime Museum Uncovered will be open late on Fri 4 Mar, Fri 1 Apr, and will be open for extended hours on Sat 9 and Sun 10 Apr, the final weekend before closing to the public.
PARTNER PROMOTIONS
Until 28 Feb 2016
Jewish Museum London
★★★★ Londonist
★★★★ The Independent
This exhibition explores the provocative and complex subject of blood.
Shakespeare Woz Ere
City of London     
Make the most of a wonderful and varied programme of events in the City of London and Bankside, to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
   
Feed your mind with free Lunchtime Lectures lectures this spring. From battle police to military fashion − there’s a range of fascinating topics on offer.