Museum of London - What's on in May? 2016

Catch it before it closes! Tattoo London closes on the 15 May. Don't miss this free display of newly commissioned artworks by four contemporary London based tattoo studios as they reveal their creative influences and the working practices of their unique craft. FIND OUT MORE >

Events in May Roman archaeology under your feet Sat 7 & 21  May Museum of London Walk around various Roman sites in the City of London and discover what was found under the buildings from over 50 years of excavations. BOOK NOW > Tattoo London: Art Macabre Life Drawing Salon Wed 4 May Museum of London Get under the skin of what it means to be a tattoo artist by drawing your own designs on to life models. Only a few more places left. BOOK NOW > Cheapside walk Wed 11 May Museum of London Discover feisty residents, royal love and priceless jewels on a guided walk of this famous London street. BOOK NOW > City Green Spaces walk Wed 25 May Museum of London From the unsung hero of Postmans Park to the ghost of Christchurch Greyfriars explore the secrets of the City's gardens. BOOK NOW >

Events for families Where it happened Mon 30 May Museum of London Discover the history beneath our feet in this new interactive guided walk reuniting archaeological finds with their place of discovery. BOOK NOW > May Day on the Docks Sun 1 May Museum of London Docklands Bring the family and join us at the museum to celebrate May Day with loads of free fun hands-on family events.  FIND OUT MORE >

Partner promotions Swept under the carpet? Servants in London households, 1600-2000 Open now until Sun 4 Sep This special exhibition at the Geffrye Museum will explore domestic service and the experiences of servants living and working in middle-class homes over the last 400 years. Entry is free. FIND OUT MORE > Found Fri 27 May - Sun 4 Sep For this major exhibition curator Cornelia Parker has invited over 60 outstanding artists to respond to the theme 'found', reflecting on the Museum’s heritage, combining new and existing work with found objects kept for their significance. FIND OUT MORE > Botticelli and Treasures from the Hamilton Collection Until 15 May This major exhibition offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a rich selection of Sandro Botticelli’s exquisite drawings for Dante’s Divine Comedy alongside a selection of outstanding Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, including the monumental Hamilton Bible. BOOK NOW > Images copyright Kate Berry (banner image), Art Macabre (Drawing Salon) and Museum of London