Museum of London - Experience the magic of London's frost fairs

 

Close out 2023 with us! Hello Dominic The year may be winding to a close, but we certainly aren't! We've got a busy few weeks coming up at Museum of London Docklands to help you make the most of the end of 2023 and the festive period. From an immersive frost fair to a seasonal version of our popular silent disco and much more, come make some memories with us! The Museum of London team PS Can you help us show other families what to expect at our events? We've got two special photography sessions of our frost fair: still fun, still free, just with a bit more photography. Find out more below! FESTIVE FAMILY FUN >

Frost fairs, festive favourites and more Tots at the Docks Wed 29 Nov, 10.30am - 2pm. Free, drop in. Ages 0-4 Join us tomorrow for our Tots at the Docks play session all about food! Scoop and weigh goods, tell us your favourite tucker, smell spices and put on a pretend tea party. FIND OUT MORE > Snowy silent disco Sat 2 Dec, 30-minute time slots from 1pm to 4pm. Free, tickets allocated upon arrival. Ages 5+ Bust a move to cracking Christmas tunes or boogie to frosty favourites at our family-friendly silent disco. The perfect party for when the weather outside is frightful! FIND OUT MORE > Great Fire family walk Sat 2 & Sat 9 Dec, 10.30-11.15am, £8. Ages 5+ Head out and about in London on a fun, safe family walk exploring the Great Fire of 1666. Join us on this interactive walk exploring how the Great Fire started, spread and was finally stopped. BOOK NOW > Fun at the frost fair Sat 16 - Wed 20 Dec, 11am - 3.30pm. Free, drop in. All ages Join us as we recreate the magic of frost fairs, London's famous winter festivals. Whip up a gingerbread treat, put on a puppet performance, or try your luck at different games in this immersive play area.   FIND OUT MORE > Museum models wanted!   Mon 18 & Tue 19 Dec, 11am - 12pm. Free, advanced tickets required. Help us show others what to expect at our fantastic family-friendly events. Explore the magic of a frost fair as photographers capture your visit. Families taking part will receive free tickets to our Mudlarks Family Gallery. BOOK NOW >  Morning explorers Sun 17 Dec, 9-10.50am (museum opens to the public at 10am). Free, advanced tickets required. All ages Join us for a festive edition of our relaxed early openings, sensitive to the needs of children with an autism spectrum condition. Explore our interactive frost fair, visit the Mudlarks Family Gallery and book tickets for a relaxed visit with Father Christmas.   BOOK NOW > Festive family gospel Wed 30 Dec, 11-11.45am & 2-2.45pm. Free, drop in. Ages 0-7 We’ve teamed up with Baby Gospel to bring you a special event for all the family! Sing and clap along to festive songs, soul and Motown hits, plus Christmas carols and nursery rhymes from the astonishing vocal talents of London’s CK Gospel Choir.   FIND OUT MORE >