Museum of London - What's on in October?

Are you brave enough to spend a night at the museum? Fri 26 Oct - Sat 27 Oct, 6.30pm - 10am Museum of London Docklands Ages 7-11 years Ever wondered what happens in our museums once the doors are closed for the night? Find out the terrifying truth in our Night Owls Halloween sleepover. You will trick-or-treat your way around the galleries after dark and solve a spooky crime with the help of a mysterious character. Nestle down for the night in our galleries, before calming your nerves with a film and breakfast. BOOK TICKETS >  October Half term fun Celebrate the circus Sat 20 - Sun 28 Oct, 11.30-11.50am, 12.30-12.50pm, 2-2.20pm Museum of London Join us as we celebrate 250 years since the circus was born right here in the capital. With entertainment including a family-friendly science show and the chance to meet a circus family. PLAN YOUR VISIT >  Meet a circus family Wed 24 - Thu 25 Oct, 10.30am - 1pm Museum of London Meet a real London circus family at this informal drop-in session. Find out what life is like in the ring and off, get a glimpse at their showstopping costumes, and settle in for a chat all about circus life. PLAN YOUR VISIT >  EXPLORE ALL HALF TERM EVENTS AT MUSEUM OF LONDON >  Meet the ancestors 22-23 Oct, 11.30am - 12.15pm, 1-1.45pm & 2.30-3.15pm Museum of London Docklands What do skeletons and ancient DNA reveal about Roman London society? Learn from museum experts what the skeletons in our collections can tell us about the life and status of Londoners who lived centuries ago. PLAN YOUR VISIT >  Revealing the Romans 24-25 Oct, 1-3pm Museum of London Docklands Become a history detective with museum curators and conservators in this drop-in workshop. Get up close to real Roman remains and handle history to discover what makes London’s buried history so unique. PLAN YOUR VISIT >  EXPLORE ALL HALF TERM EVENTS AT DOCKLANDS >  Coming soon Sailors and starlight family rave Sat 17 Nov, 2-4.30pmMuseum of London Docklands Families, under 5s Set sail and let the stars guide you as we host another of our award-winning family raves. Everyone from the smallest swashbuckler to the biggest buccaneer will enjoy our celestial celebration as they party to club dance tunes including acid house, techno, drum ‘n’ bass and much more with Baker & Beale. Take part in multi-sensory dancefloor delights, live DJ, glitter cannons, giant balloons, bubble machines and the famous parachute dance. Be amazed with our hands-on activities, explore our Mudlarks Children’s gallery or take a break in our chill-out zone. Book early to avoid disappointment for this very popular fun family event. BOOK TICKETS >  Victorian Grotto tickets on sale Mon 1 Oct 1-9 Dec (weekends), 14-23 Dec (everyday) It's nearly time to get into the Christmas spirit. Experience our Victorian walk and Sailortown galleries, transformed with festive decorations and the sound of Victorian carols being sung in the distance. Find Santa in his grotto and receive a special gift.  Tickets will be on sale from Monday 1 Oct. BOOK TICKETS FOR THE MUSEUM OF LONDON >  BOOK TICKETS FOR MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS >