Museums & Attractions · Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets
A free museum of London's river, port and docklands, with weekly term-time quiet sessions.
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London Museum Docklands (formerly the Museum of London Docklands) tells the story of London's river, port and docks inside a historic Georgian warehouse at West India Quay. Entry is free, there's a hands-on children's gallery, and it runs a weekly term-time quiet session with lowered sound, plus ear defenders and quiet spaces to use on the day.
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Dedicated sessions, accessible performances and access support — relaxed, sensory-adapted, quiet, autism-friendly, signed/audio-described, or an access service. Not every session at a venue is one of these.
Session dates, times and prices change — always check current times with the venue before travelling.
Quiet session
Every Monday during school term, 3:00–4:40pm
Term time only — check current term dates
All sounds are lowered, with sensory object-handling and quiet spaces to use.
Booking: Free entry — drop-in (no booking stated)
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11General noise levels aren't rated. A weekly term-time quiet session runs with all sounds lowered (see sessions).
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Quiet spaces are available to use during your visit.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Child-sized ear defenders can be borrowed from the Information Desk.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Sensory object-handling is offered during the weekly quiet sessions.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Weekly term-time quiet sessions with lowered sound and sensory object-handling (see below).
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Weekly quiet sessions run with all sounds lowered (a sensory adaptation); the museum doesn't use the specific term 'autism-friendly'.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11We couldn't confirm this from the venue's published accessibility information.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Not specified. Thirteen British Sign Language video gallery tours are available online.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Step-free throughout, with lifts on every floor. The historic warehouse has original floorboards that are uneven in places.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Wheelchairs can be borrowed (book in advance); some original floorboards are uneven.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Accessible toilets on the Ground and Third floors.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11A Changing Places facility on the First Floor — height-adjustable bench, overhead hoist, wash-and-dry toilet, height-adjustable basin, shower and privacy screen.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Public car park with accessible spaces on Hertsmere Road, behind the museum.
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11A portable induction loop is available from the Information Desk, with loop systems where video is shown (set hearing aids to 'T').
Venue website · checked 2026-08-11Opening times, prices and booking can change — please check before you travel.
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Contact the venue to confirm a specific requirement: www.londonmuseum.org.uk/docklands/
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