NEW EXHIBITION

Doctors, Dissection and Resurrection Men

19 Oct 2012 14 Apr 2013 Explore the early 19th century history of human dissection and the trade in dead bodies through dramatic evidence unearthed during Museum of London Archaeology excavations at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
Charges apply. Book tickets at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/dissection Flexible family tickets available
Due to its subject matter, this exhibition is not recommended for children under 12. Please note this exhibition features human skeletal remains.

Science Museum / Science & Society Picture Library

Events all year round

Every Sunday at the Museum of London and most Saturdays at the Museum of London Docklands, plus during the school holidays, we put on FREE family events that support learning at school as part of a great day out! Events include: storytelling workshops drama art... and much more!

Under 5s
Learn, play and explore in our regular sessions for under 5s and their carers during term time and the holidays. Find out more at www.museumoflondon.org.uk/families

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Museum of London
150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN Barbican, St Pauls, Moorgate Liverpool Street, City Thameslink, Farringdon 4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242, 521

FREE ENTRY
Museum of London Docklands
West India Quay, London, E14 4AL West India Quay (14 mins from Bank) Canary Wharf (11 mins from Waterloo) 15, 115, 135, 277, D3, D6, D7, D8

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Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and friends of Robert Dufton

22 Dec 2012 6 Jan 2013

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Victorian Grotto
This Christmas dont miss out on the chance to visit Santa (and Scrooge!) in our Victorian Walk at the Museum of London and in atmospheric Sailortown at the Museum of London Docklands.

If youre looking for something fun and free for all the family to do then visit the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands for a great day out that everyone can enjoy!

FREE events at the Museum of London

Christmas storytime
Fri 28 Dec, 10.30-11am, 11.30am 12pm & 2-2.30pm Come and enjoy a festive story together, told using puppets, museum objects and music. 1+

FREE events at the Museum of London Docklands

Festive felt baubles
Sat 22 Dec, 12.30-1.30pm, 2.30-3.30pm Fashion some forms in felt for a fabulous festive decoration. Liven up your home this year with an original creation. 5+

Santas Grotto
8-23 Dec
Come and meet Santa in our traditional Victorian grotto. Tell him your Christmas wishes and receive a special present in advance of the big day.

A Christmas Carol

Fri 28 & Sat 29 Dec, 1-2pm Dickens A Christmas Carol comes to life in this family-friendly close-up production of the classic London story. 7+

Christmas storytime

Scro og es Grotto
27-31 Dec
Bah humbug! Meet old Ebenezer and share your festive grievances, or try to cheer him up in order to win a late Christmas gift.

Saying goodbye

Fri 28 Dec, 11.30-11.50am, 12.30-12.50pm & 2-2.20pm, Mon 31 Dec, Tue 1 & Wed 2 Jan, 12-12.20pm, 1-1.20pm & 2-2.20pm Using historical examples we will sensitively explore how to say farewell to loved ones. 7+

Thu 27 Dec, 10.30-11am, 11.30am 12pm & 2-2.30pm Enjoy a festive story together, told using puppets, museum objects and music then come and play in the Mudlarks childrens gallery if you have energy to spare! 1+

Ghostly art

Thu 27 & Fri 28 Dec, 12.30-1.30pm & 2.30-3.30pm Create a spooky winter artwork inspired by some famous ghosts. 4+

Dr Curiositys medicine bag

Sat 29 & Sun 30 Dec, 12.30-2pm & 2.30-4pm Come along and delve into the cabinet of Dr Curiosity. Find out about new Victorian discoveries in medicine and invent a cure for a cough. 5+

Make a thaumatrope

Sat 29 Dec, 12.30-1.30pm & 2.30-3.30pm Discover the amazing world of Victorian paper toys and make your very own thaumatrope to take home. Come and find out more about these twirling optical toys! 5+

London bones*

Child Grotto entry 5*

Book your visit in advance on 020 7001 9844 for your Grotto experience at the Museum of London or the Museum of London Docklands
*Includes gift but excludes printed photograph which can be obtained at an additional cost of 6 for 1, 10 for 2 or 13 for 3.

Sun 30 Dec, 11.30am 12.15pm, 1-1.45pm & 2.30-3.15pm What can we learn by studying skeletons? Meet staff from the Museums Osteology team and discover the secrets these bones hold. 5+
* Tickets on application

Fabulous fun with felt

Wed 2 Jan, 12.30-1.30pm & 2.30-3.30pm Join us to learn all about felt-making and make your own fabulous colourful rope to take home. 3+

Make your own badge

Sat 5 Jan, 12.30-1.30pm & 2.30-3.30pm Find out all about the different types of badges in the Museums collections and make one of your own to keep. 5+

Body searches

Thu 3, Fri 4 & Sat 5 Jan, 12.30-2pm & 2.30-4pm Hear about some of the gory secrets of how doctors gained their medical knowledge and take part in your very own investigations of the human body. 5+

The wonderful Irish giant

Thu 3, Fri 4, Sat 5 & Sun 6 Jan, 1-1.30pm, 2-2.30pm & 3-30pm Famous and loved for his friendly nature and great stature, discover the story of the Irish giant, Charles Byrne. Find out how his friends fought to save his body. 5+