Museum of London - What's on in May?

Opens 11 May until 11 November Our evocative new exhibition explores the capital after dark through the eyes of historical and contemporary photographers. Discover how Londoners have experienced their city at night throughout the twentieth century and uncover the secrets of the contemporary capital through portraiture, documentary, conceptual photography and film.      The exhibition draws on our extensive collection as well as loaned works from over 50 artists, including Alvin Langdon Coburn, Bill Brandt, Rut Blees Luxemburg, Tish Murtha and Nick Turpin, to explore everything from floodlit landmarks and beautiful illuminations through to the more sinister aspects of the capital at night. From £10 when booked in advance. Open late on Friday evenings. Free for Friends and under 16s. BOOK NOW > 

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London Nights events Museum of London London Nights is more than an exhibition, it's a celebration of the capital's nocturnal history and how photographers have captured it. Join us for a season of talks, tours and workshops with some of London's leading photographers and experts. BOOK NOW >  Interested in photography? The Museum of London has an excellent history of collaborating with London's community of photographers and students of the craft.  Be the first to know of upcoming photography programmes, events and news with our dedicated mailing list. SIGN UP HERE > 

What's on at the Museum of London Docklands Roman Dead 25 May – 28 October 2018, Museum of London Docklands Examine over 250 artefacts from ancient burial sites, including the Southwark sarcophagus, which will be on public display for the first time. Reflect on what these extraordinary items reveal about Roman Londoners, their relationship with death and the city's diverse past. Self-guided visits can be enhanced with a free audio highlights tour, accessed exclusively via museum Wi-Fi. PLAN YOUR VISIT >  Roman Dead events Join museum curators and academic experts in a season of talks, tours and workshops. Examine the history of the Roman Dead, but also the modern practices and implications around these discoveries. Don't let the skulls fool you, we also have plenty of Roman Dead events for all the family to enjoy. Our series of family events take place throughout the exhibition but we have an excellent collection of workshops in the May and October half terms, as well as the Styx, Stones and Bones summer shows. BOOK NOW >  Half term Museum of London 26 May – 3 June Museum of London We've partnered with Aardman to bring you a fun day with free screenings of the smash hit film Early Man as well as fun drop in events exploring life in prehistoric London. As well as this, take part in London Nights inspired workshops and storytelling sessions such as creating atmospheric pictures of the city at night and learning how to dance the night away with the man from the moon. FIND OUT MORE >  Museum of London Docklands 26 May – 3 June Museum of London Docklands To celebrate the launch of Roman Dead, we are hosting a series of free family events related to the contents of the exhibition throughout May half term. From creating a unique Roman inspired fragrance, to sculpting their own Roman face pot, families can explore the lives of ancient Londoners through our exhibit inspired workshops. FIND OUT MORE >