Information about family events at the Museum of London until December 2012

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Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation
FREE FUN
and friends of Robert Dufton
FOR FAMILIES!
Family events for all ages at
both our venues!
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
020 7001 9844 July-December 2012

2. Spend the day together as a family
If you’re looking for something fun and free for all the family
to do during weekends or holidays then come along to the
Museum of London. Our two venues are easy to get to –
the Museum of London is centrally located in the City near
to St Paul’s, while the Museum of London Docklands is only
a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Canary Wharf.
MUSEUM OF LONDON
150 London Wall, near St Paul’s
Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable
journey through the capital’s amazing past.
Find out why people from all over the world came to settle
in London. Travel back half a million years to a time when
lions and hippos roamed Trafalgar Square!
Discover characters from London’s past, see treasures from
a Roman temple, witness the fear of the Black Death and find
out the real stories behind the Great Fire of London.
Downstairs in the Galleries of Modern London you can
experience life as a debtor in an 18th century prison cell, take
a stroll in recreated pleasure gardens or window shop in the
Victorian Walk. Wonder at the magnificent Lord Mayor’s
Coach, see inside a 250 year old doll’s house or explore the
concerns of 21st century Londoners.
See as much or as little as you like – the Museum is free
For a large print, text only version of this and here for your family all year round so you can come
back any time.
leaflet call 020 7001 9844.
Find out more at www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Kids in Museums
The Museum of London is proud to support
the Kids in Museums manifesto. Find out
more at www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk
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3. NEW EXHIBITION ACTIVITY SHEETS BAGS
Doctors, Dissection and FREE activity sheets and bags are available from the
Resurrection Men information desk for children aged 4 and over. FREE Explorer
19 Oct 2012 – 14 Apr 2013 back packs are also available to borrow every day from the
information desk for children aged 2-5.
Explore the early 19th century history
of human dissection and the trade in
FREE FAMILY EVENTS
FREE
dead bodies through dramatic evidence
unearthed during Museum of London Every Sunday and during the school holidays the Museum
Archaeology excavations at the Royal hosts FREE family events that support learning at school
London Hospital in Whitechapel. 12+ as part of a great day out together. Join us for storytelling,
© Science Museum
Society Picture Libr / Science
Book tickets at ary workshops, drama, art and much more!
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/dissection
Flexible family tickets available Festival of British Archaeology
Due to its subject matter, this exhibition is not recommended for children 21 22 Jul
under 12. Please note this exhibition features human skeletal remains.
Find out about the vital role that ceramics have played in the
history of the capital. Discover how and why pots were made
then try crafting your own.
FAMILY FAVOURITES
October half term
Galleries of Modern London 27 Oct – 4 Nov
Explore our interactive River Thames, find your street on the Be inspired to read more. Make alphabets, write poems or create
Booth Map of Poverty or watch some of the first children’s your very own book!
television programmes in our Playtime area.
Santa’s Grotto
Animals of prehistoric London 8-23 Dec
Imagine elephants, mammoths and cave bears roaming around Come and meet Santa in our traditional Victorian grotto.
the capital! See some of the remarkable remains left behind by Tell him your Christmas wishes and receive a special present.
prehistoric animals in our London before London gallery. £5 incl gift, photo available at extra cost.
London before London Christmas holidays
Become an explorer and go on an object treasure hunt to discover 28 Dec – 6 Jan
the real gems in our London before London gallery. Boards can be Find out what 19th century Londoners knew about the human
picked up at the entrance to the gallery. body and how they cared for their dead.
Roman London market Scrooge’s Grotto
Take a closer look at life in Roman London with a model of the Basilica 27-31 Dec
and Forum in our Roman London gallery. Try to find the dogs who Meet old Ebenezer and share your Christmas grievances, or try
have run away and see what you could buy in Roman shops. to cheer him up in order to win a late Christmas gift.
£5 incl gift, photo available at extra cost.
At home in Saxon London
To view our full programme of events for children of all
Be transported back to London 1,000 years ago. Explore a Saxon
ages visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where
house, listen to the hustle and bustle from the streets outside or
you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
try to work out what Saxon families cooked and how they slept.
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4. UNDER 5s
Mini Moles babies group (6 months – walking)
19 Sep – 12 Dec, 11am – 12pm
(no session 31 Oct)
For extra fun join
Learn, play and explore together every us on the third
Wednesday during term time. This Wednesday of
session includes multi-sensory play, the month for
rhymes, songs and an opportunity to Messy Babies and
meet others in a relaxed setting. enjoy gallery visits
FREE but book in advance throughout the term.
Little Moles toddlers group (walking – 5 years)
19 Sep – 12 Dec, 3.30-4.30pm
For extra fun join
(no session 31 Oct) us on the last
Learn, play and explore together Wednesday of
every Wednesday during term the month for
time in this fun, hands-on and Messy Moles and
creative session. enjoy gallery visits MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS
FREE but book in advance throughout the term. West India Quay, Canary Wharf
Under 5s storytime
Tue 25 Sep, 30 Oct 27 Nov, 3-3.30pm From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, this
Join us in the galleries for stories, music and fun on the last 200 year old warehouse reveals the long history of London
Tuesday of the month. as a port through stories of trade, migration and commerce.
FREE, no advance booking required Discover a wealth of objects from enormous whale bones
to World War II gas masks in our state-of-the-art galleries,
Holiday events which include Mudlarks, an interactive area for children,
and Sailortown, an atmospheric recreation of 19th century
Join us for extra fun in the school
riverside Wapping.
holidays when we have special events
for under 5s and their carers. Older Take cover in a bomb shelter, see what London Bridge was like in
siblings are also welcome. Please see medieval times and discover the gruesome fate of captured pirates!
our website for further details. And there’s no need to cram everything into one visit. The
FREE, numbers will be limited at Museum is free of charge so you can come back as many times as
busy times. Please arrive early to you like, leaving you time to enjoy a relaxed, stress-free day out.
avoid disappointment
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands
To book your place call 020 7001 9844 The Museum of London Docklands will be closed
between 9 July and 16 September 2012 inclusive
To view our full programme of events for under 5s visit to host Deutsches Haus, the official base for the
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where you can German National Olympic Committee.
also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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5. FROM
FREE FAMILY EVENTS 17 SEP
ONWARDS
Most Saturdays and during the school holidays
the Museum holds FREE family events, many of
which link into themes studied at school so you can learn
about London’s history together.
Join us for storytelling, workshops, drama, art and much more!
October half term
27 Oct – 4 Nov
Explore our Museum’s science. Meet
Sir Isaac Newton or the electric
Mr Faraday, make and test your own
plane or discover what inspired the
first frozen chicken.
Santa’s Grotto
FROM 8-23 Dec
FAMILY FAVOURITES 17 SEP Come and meet Santa in our traditional Victorian grotto. Tell him
ONWARDS your Christmas wishes and receive a special present.
Mudlarks £5 incl gift, photo available at extra cost.
Weekdays during term time: 2-5.30pm
Weekdays during school holidays: 10am – 5.30pm
Weekends: 10am – 5.30pm Christmas holidays
Make a splash in our exciting children’s gallery which brings the 22 Dec – 6 Jan
history of London’s docks to life through hands-on interactives. Discover the amazing world of Victorian paper toys, make some
Under 5s can play at train-driving and ship-loading or get active traditional decorations or create some spooky artwork.
in our special soft play area. Height restrictions apply.
Scrooge’s Grotto
Sailortown 27-31 Dec
Venture into the mysterious alleyways of 19th century Meet old Ebenezer and share
Sailortown. Eavesdrop on tales of the high seas in the pub and your Christmas grievances, or
glimpse curious displays in the Animal Emporium. try to cheer him up in order to
win a late Christmas gift.
Warehouse of the World £5 incl gift, photo available at
Smell exotic spices once shipped into London and stored in its extra cost.
seemingly endless warehouses with this hands-on display. Play
touch screen games to find out where in the world imports to
London’s docks came from.
Explorer back packs To view our full programme of events for children of all
FREE Explorer back packs are available to borrow everyday ages visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families
from the information desk for children aged 2-5. where you can also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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6. EVENTS FOR UNDER 5s
Mini Mudlarks babies group (6 months – walking)
1 Oct – 10 Dec, 12.45-1.45pm
For extra fun join us
(no session 29 Oct) on the third Monday
Learn, play, explore and have fun of the month for
together every Monday during Musical Mondays.
term time.
FREE but book in advance
Little Mudlarks toddlers For extra fun join us
group (walking – 5 years) on the first Monday
1 Oct – 10 Dec, 10-10.50am of the month for
11-11.50am (no session 29 Oct) Messy Mondays and
Learn, play, explore and have fun the third Monday
together every Monday during of the month for
term time. Musical Mondays.
FREE but book in advance
Under 5s storytime JOIN THE FRIENDS OF
4 Oct – 13 Dec, 3-3.30pm
Join us for stories, music and fun every Thursday during term time.
THE MUSEUM OF LONDON
Get a backstage pass to the capital with free entry to
FREE, no advance booking required
exhibitions, exclusive tours, special offers, reduced-price
tickets to events, and discounts in our Museum shops and
Music and movement cafés. Become a Friend of the Museum from just £40 a year.
23 Oct, 27 Nov 18 Dec, 10-10.45am For more information call 020 7814 5507 or visit
Join us for our monthly music and movement session then come www.museumoflondon.org.uk/friends
and play in Mudlarks afterwards!
FREE, at busy times numbers will be limited. Please arrive early
to avoid disappointment
Stay up to date with all the latest news and events!
Visit www.museumoflondon.org.uk/enews to sign up for
Holiday events our enewsletter and be entered into our regular prize draw
Join us for extra fun during the school holidays with our special to win an iPod nano! Terms and conditions apply.
events for under 5s and their carers. Older siblings welcome.
Please see our website for further details.
You can also follow us online:
FREE, numbers will be limited at busy times. Please arrive early
to avoid disappointment www.museumoflondon.org.uk
www.mymuseumoflondon.org.uk/blogs
To book your place call 020 7001 9844 twitter.com/MuseumofLondon
facebook.com/MuseumofLondon
To view our full programme of events for under 5s visit
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families where you can scribd.com/MuseumofLondon
also sign up to receive our free enewsletter.
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7. Planning your visit to the Any questions?
Museum of London If you have questions about family provisions at the Museum
of London email families@museumoflondon.org.uk
or call 020 7001 9844.
Admission FREE
Museum of London is easy to get to!
Opening times
Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24–26 December. Barbican, St Paul’s, Moorgate
Liverpool Street, City Thameslink
Eating and drinking 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521
There’s lots of choice for dining at the Museum. In the entrance Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt
hall café the award-winning benugo offers a menu of delicious your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.
hot and cold deli lunches, sandwiches, salads and cakes, plus
The Museum entrance is located on a pedestrian high walk
fairly traded coffees and teas. Downstairs in the Sackler Hall the
level. Arriving from St Paul’s, Moorgate or Barbican tube
café also serves a range of teas, coffees and cakes.
station, there is lift access from street level at St Martin’s
A children’s menu and highchairs are available at both cafés. Le Grand, Aldersgate Street and London Wall.
A lunch space is also also open for picnics during weekends
and school holidays.
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8. Planning your visit to the Any questions?
Museum of London Docklands If you have questions about family provisions at the Museum
of London Docklands email families@museumoflondon.org.
uk or call 020 7001 9844.
Admission FREE
Museum of London Docklands is easy to get to!
Opening times West India Quay (14 minutes from Bank)
Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24–26 December. Canary Wharf (11 minutes from Waterloo)
Canary Wharf Pier (13 minutes from London Bridge Pier)
The Museum of London Docklands will be closed
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between 9 July and 16 September 2012 inclusive to
host Deutsches Haus, the official base for the German Planned engineering works on the DLR and Underground
National Olympic Committee. may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk
before you visit.
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or email groups@museumoflondon.org.uk
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