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Museum in the Docklands

No1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road
West India Quay, Canary Wharf
Docklands
London
Post Code : E14 4AL
Telephone : 020 7001 9844
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The Museum in Docklands opened its doors in 2002 and is in an early-19th century warehouse, originally built to store sugar, molasses and rum.

The museum shows the history of London's river, port and it's people The story goes from Roman times, through medieval times to it's role as the home port of the British Empire, the bombings of WWII and it's recent regeneration.

Although designed to educate, it is for all ages, using artifacts, models, film projection and oral tapes to relate the story.

Features include a re-creation of the Rhinebeck Panorama, depicting the upper Pool of London around 1810, and a 20 foot model of Old London Bridge. Life-like dock street scenes of 1675 and 1827, with sounds and smells, bring the story to life.

Special exhibitions held. The museum has a shop, cafe and restaurant.

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Nearest Underground Station

Nearest Underground Station Canary Wharf

Nearest Railway Station

Canary Wharf or West India Quay ( Docklands Light Railway }
Opening Times
Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00 Last entry 17:30. Closed 24-26 Dec.
Features
The history of London Docklands and its development. Special exhibitions.
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