Museum of London - What's on in January?

Futureshocks Futureshocks is a series of events at the Museum of London chaired by the Guardian, exploring the relationship between technology and the city. In the first event on Thursday 25 January, we're exploring identity and the body in our changing cities with speakers including Rachel Coldicutt, CEO of Doteveryone, scholar, dancer and author Aimee Meredith Cox, and writer and urbanist Adam Greenfield. In partnership with the Guardian. Sponsored by DLA Piper. BOOK NOW > 

Museum of London Make it: arm knitting Sat 27 Jan, 10am – 12.30pm Museum of London Master a new skill this January with this fun and practical workshop. No previous experience is necessary to learn how to cast on, knit, cast off and sew up in quick and simple steps. Two and a half hours later, you’ll have a created a snood or infinity scarf - without a knitting needle in sight! BOOK NOW >  London Visions Fri 19 Jan – Sun 15 Apr 2018 Museum of London Visit our new free display which sees artists, architects and designers reimagine London based on the challenges we face today, through installations, architectural narratives and video games. FIND OUT MORE > 

Museum of London Docklands Docks after dark Tue 9 & 23 Jan, 6.30-8.30pm Museum of London Docklands Hear chilling accounts of the workers in the docks, and stop off at the most haunted spots of the building in this after dark tour of our 200 year old building. Includes a glass of Prosecco. BOOK NOW >  West Indians: Forefathers of the Metropolitan Police? Open until Sun 14 Jan Museum of London Docklands The River Thames has provided London with trade and commerce for decades. What most don’t know is that it also provided the world with the first police force. Don’t miss your last chance to uncover the forgotten history of the world’s oldest continuously serving police force in this free display. FIND OUT MORE > 

Family events Under 5s events Mondays at the Museum of London Wednesdays at the Museum of London Docklands Museum of London Museum of London Docklands Our weekly sessions designed especially for under 5s return on 3 January at the Museum of London and 8 January at the Museum of London Docklands. These toddlers and babies groups inspire creativity and curiosity and explore our museums’ collections and stories. Events are free but places must be booked in advance for certain sessions. FIND OUT MORE >  Roman London family walk Sat 6 Jan, 11am – 12pm Museum of London Travel back 2,000 years and discover Roman Londinium. Visit the remains of the city’s only Roman amphitheatre and gain exclusive access to the hidden remains of the Roman fort gate as you take part in mini challenges together as a family. BOOK NOW >  Votes for Women Sign up to our Votes for Women newsletter Next year, we will mark the centenary of the Representation of People Act, which granted some women in the UK the right to vote. Join us for an evocative display revealing the fascinating stories behind iconic artefacts from our suffragette collection as well as a series of special events. Learn more about key dates, people and events connected to the Suffragette movement with our Votes for Women newsletter which will showcase more of the remarkable items in our collections. FIND OUT MORE >  Partner events London Short Film Festival: official competition Sat 13 – Thu 18 Jan Rich Mix London Rich Mix hosts the London Short Film Festival bringing you the best in short-form filmmaking from across the globe in six official competition strands. FIND OUT MORE >  Pablo Bronstein: Conservatism, or the long reign of pseudo-Georgian architecture Open until Sun 11 Feb RIBA The third RIBA commission anchors around the practice of British-Argentinian artist Pablo Bronstein, and his exploration of the British obsession with Georgian architecture. FIND OUT MORE >