Museum of London Docklands - Roman Dead events now on sale

Roman Dead events Roman Dead, our forthcoming exhibition, uses ancient grave goods and objects, including an extremely rare sarcophagus to explore rituals and beliefs in Roman London. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of events taking place throughout the exhibition. Reveal the true story of Roman Londoners in our Close to the Bone workshop, join us for a Londinium mortuum cemetery walk or get the little ones involved with a range of free themed activities this May half term. FIND OUT MORE > 

Roman Dead families activities

May half term Sat 26 May - Sun 3 Jun Museum of London Docklands Families will love these light-hearted sessions focused on Roman life. Who were the Romans, and how did they come to Britain? Roman summer shows will also be available throughout August. PLAN YOUR VISIT > 

Archaeology with our expert Close to the Bone Thu 21 Jun, Thu 19 Jul & Thu 20 Sep, 6.30-9.30pm   Museum of London Docklands Join Dr. Rebecca Redfern, Curator of Human Osteology for a hands-on archaeological workshop, as she breathes life into the mysteries on display in Roman Dead, using advanced techniques such as 3D facial reconstruction. BOOK NOW > 

Learn more with cemetery walks Londinium mortuum North: Tue 12 Jun, South: Thu 13 Sep, East: Sat 14 Jul, West: Sat 13 Oct  11am – 1pm This series of walking tours explores the Roman cemeteries which bordered the ancient city of Londinium. Discover more about how citizens lived – and died – and the role that cemeteries played in their passage to the afterlife in these informative sessions. Each walk will cover a corner of Londinium, and highlight the unique variations between each part of the city. BOOK NOW > 

Roman Dead lectures with exclusive late access Roman Dead: burials, funerals and rites Tue 3 Jul, 6.30-9pm Museum of London Docklands Dr. Rebecca Redfern chairs a discussion between some of the country’s pre-eminent archaeologists. The group will discuss the traditions and rites surrounding death during Roman times, before taking audience questions. Guests will also be granted access to a private evening viewing of Roman Dead, from 8-9pm. BOOK NOW >  Roman Dead: discovering the Harper Road sarcophagus Tue 25 Sep, 6.30-9pm Museum of London Docklands A panel of experts will take you behind the scenes of the logistic challenge that is involved in displaying a large, precious and extremely fragile item within a museum. Guests will also be granted access to a private evening viewing of Roman Dead, from 8-9pm. BOOK NOW >