Summer/Autumn 2014

What’s on for families

MUSEUM OF LONDON

MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS

MUSEUM OF LONDON ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARCHIVE

Our museums are open all year round so you can explore London’s history together any time. We offer:

• FREE events for families during school holidays and at weekends

• FREE events for Under 5s and their parents and carers all year round

• Interactive displays for and about children

• Activity resources to help you explore the museum

• Cafés offering kids’ menus and high chairs

• Spaces for your own picnics at weekends and during school holidays

• Fully accessible museums to buggies and wheelchair users

• Baby-changing facilities

• Lockers for £1 per use

• Shop selling books, gifts, and pocket money items

Stay up to date with all the latest news and family events with our enewsletter. museumoflondon.org.uk/enews

FAMILY FRIENDLY PROMISE

The Museum of London proudly

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There’s always something happening for families at our museums and this summer and autumn are no exception.An exciting series of events accompanies Bridge, our new exhibition celebrating London’s bridges at the Museum of London Docklands, and runs through to the Totally Thames festival in September with hands-on activities and the fabulous Chickenshed Theatre.

The architectural theme continues at the Museum of London with special opportunities for families to explore our House of Muses, get artistic about the city’s iconic buildings and see The London 2012 Cauldron: Designing a moment, in an exhibition opening this summer.

There are new additions to our jam-packed programme for Under 5s in September and in October we’ll be unearthing prehistoric Big Beasts at half term.

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Under 5s events 6&10We are grateful to The Swire Charitable Trust for supporting the families programme.

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Discover the story of London and its people

Museum Explored Sundays, 12-2pmExplore the museum with fun, hands-on activities in the galleries.

AGES: 5+

Architectives!Sun 27 Jul, 11am – 4pmChildren will turn into detectives of architecture by exploring the City of London’s Square Mile through activities in the Museum of London and around the City. Part of the Open-City Archikids festival.

AGES: 4-11

House of Muses exploredSun 10 Aug & Sun 7 Sep, 12-2pmBe inspired by an exciting temporary structure at the museum and get creative at our London-inspired art drop-in for families.

AGES: 7+

London play streetTue 12 – Fri 15 Aug, 11am – 1pm, 2-4pmCreate a model of a London play streetwith our artist and puppeteer at our art drop-in.

AGES: 5+

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Summer holiday funTue 12 – Tue 26 AugWe’re getting arty about London with two weeks of family events. Join us for crafting, object handling, storytelling, drama and digital workshops and make mosaics, masks, models and animations. Session details at museumoflondon.org.uk/holidays

AGES: 5+

Get StuffedSun 28 Sep, 12.30-1.30pm, 2-3pm & 3.30-4.30pmTurn yourself into a historical doll in a digital workshop.

AGES: 7+ Tickets allocated on arrival. £3 per child (adults free).

October half termSat 25 – Sun 2 NovHippos and lions in Trafalgar Square? Find out more about the big beasts that once roamed prehistoric London, and meet the giants of our imaginations in craft, drama, storytelling and digital art workshops throughout the October half term. Session details at museumoflondon.org.uk/halfterm

AGES: 5+

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Engaging experiences to explore and learn

Mini Moles babies groupWednesdays during term-time, 11am – 12pm

AGES: 6 months – walking Advanced booking required.

Little Moles toddlers groupWednesdays during term-time, 3.30-4.30pm

AGES: walking – 5 years Advanced booking required. Younger siblings (babies) are welcome and don’t need a ticket.

Under 5s storytimeFridays during term time, 3-3.30pmA fun and interactive story, with puppets, museum objects and music. Drop-in.

Make some musicWed 13 Aug, 11-11.45am, 12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pmCreate music about famous bridges of London in this session for Under 5s and their carers.

AGES: 1+ Tickets allocated on arrival.

Arty MasksWed 20 Aug, 11-11.45am, 12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pmMake a mask inspired by artworks in the museum’s collection.

AGES: 1+ Tickets allocated on arrival.

Create a big beast!Wed 29 Oct, 11-11.45am, 12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pm

AGES: 1+ Tickets allocated on arrival.

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COMING TO THE MUSEUM OF LONDON

Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24-26 December.Admission is FREE ENTRY, suggested donations of £5 welcome.

Museum of London150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN

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Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.

The museum entrance is located on a pedestrian highwalk level. Arriving from St Paul’s and Barbican tube station, there is lift access from street level at St Martin’s Le Grand and Aldersgate Street.

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Discover the story of London’s river and port through stories of boats, trade and migration

Second Saturdays inspired by...Sat 12 July, 11.30am – 12pm, 1-1.30pm & 2.30-3pm Sat 13 Sep, 11.30am – 12.30 pm & 2-3pm Sat 11 Oct, 11.30am – 12.30 pm & 2-3pmEvery Second Saturday during term-time we choose a favourite object in the museum to inspire a creative event or activity. Discover a different object every month.

AGES: 5+

Chickenshed presents: BridgesSat 19 July, 3.30-4.30 pm Sat 25 Oct, 1-2pm, 3-4pmBack by popular demand, Chickenshed theatre return for an interactive performance full of fascinating stories about the people who helped bridge London.

AGES: 5+ See p10 for details of performance for Under 5s.

Summer holiday funSat 26 Jul – Mon 11 AugBe inspired by the beautiful bridges in our new exhibition, create art and hear stories about London’s river crossings. Session details at museumoflondon.org.uk/holidays AGES: 5+

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Build a bridgeSat 30 Aug, 11.30am – 12.30pm, 2-3pm Sat 27 Sep, 2-4pmTry your hand at creating an artistic three dimensional bridge of your own as part of the Totally Thames festival.

AGES: 5+

Mudlarking funSat 20 Sep, 10.30am – 12pm & 1-2.30pmDiscover things found in the river as we celebrate mudlarking in this creative art workshop as part of the Totally Thames festival.

AGES: 5+

October half termSat 25 – Sun 2 NovLondon is a big city, full of big beasts. We discover some of London’s biggest characters, from enormous animals, to gigantic towers and monsters of the imagination through craft, drama, storytelling and art every day throughout half term. Session details at museumoflondon.org.uk/halfterm

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Exploring through play in the Museum of London Docklands

Mini Mudlarks babies groupMondays during term-time, 12.45-1.45pm

AGES: 6 months – walking Advanced booking required.

Little Mudlarks toddlers groupWednesdays during term-time, 10-10.45am & 11-11.45am

AGES: walking – 5 years Advanced booking required. Younger siblings (babies) are welcome and don’t need a ticket.

Under 5s storytimeThursdays during term time, 3-3.30pmJoin us for a fun and interactive story, told using puppets, museum objects and music. Drop-in.

Messy PaintingsMon 4 Aug, 11-11.45am, 12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pmMake a messy painting inspired by works of art by William Ware.

AGES: under 5s Tickets allocated on arrival.

Chickenshed presents: BridgesSat 19 Jul, 2-3pm & Sat 25 Oct 11am – 12pmChickenshed theatre return for an interactive performance full of fascinating stories about the people who helped bridge London.

AGES: under 5s

Make some music!Mon 11 Aug, 11-11.45am, 12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pmCreate music about famous bridges of London in this session for Under 5s and their carers.AGES: 1+ Tickets allocated on arrival.

Music and movementTue 16 Sep & Tue 21 Oct, 10-10.45am & 11-11.45amJoin us for our monthly music and movement session. Numbers will be limited.

Beastly rhymesMon 27 Oct, 11-11.45am, 12-12.45pm & 2-2.45pmMeet some of the creatures hiding in the museum and learn some rhymes. Tickets allocated on arrival.

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COMING TO THE MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS

Open daily 10am – 6pm. Closed 24-26 December.Admission is FREE ENTRY, suggested donations of £5 welcome.

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West India Quay (14 minutes from Bank) Canary Wharf (11 minutes from Waterloo) Liverpool Street, City Thameslink Canary Wharf Pier (13 minutes from London Bridge Pier)

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Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.

Mudlarks gallery Entry is FREE but you will need to collect a timed ticket from the main desk on arrival. Open to the public all day during school holidays and at weekends, and from 2pm during the week at term-time. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment as tickets often sell out at busy times.

Walking route to the Museum

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What’s hidden beneath your feet? Find out at the world’s largest archaeological archive.

Archaeological Detectives Wed 20 Aug, 2014 11am – 12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pmAn art inspired behind-the-scenes tour. Explore exotic finds and discover the stories behind the artefacts.

Tue 28 Oct, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3.30pm Uncover the clues left by our ancient furry friends and wash real animal bone!

AGES: Ages: 6-12 £3 per child (accompanying adults free). Book in advance.

Morti the Mouse’s under 5s groupMorti discovers treasures from London’s past through songs, storytelling and sensory play.Fri 22 Aug, 11am – 12pmMorti’s Masterpiece: Discover real 16th Century pirate booty and create your own arty treasure to take home.

Wed 29 Oct, 11am – 12pmMorti the hunter gatherer: Explore the archaeological archive through an interactive storytelling session with mammoth craft activity!

AGES: 2-5 FREE but book in advance.

Our archaeological archive is open for events only.

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COMING TO MORTIMER WHEELER HOUSE

OPEN FOR EVENTS ONLY. Book for events in advance by calling 020 7001 9844 or at museumoflondon.org.uk

Mortimer Wheeler House46 Eagle Wharf RoadLondon N1 7ED

Old Street, Angel Old Street, Essex Road (weekdays only)

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Planned engineering works on the Underground may disrupt your journey so please check www.tfl.gov.uk before you visit.

Walking route to Mortimer Wheeler House

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JULYSat 12 Second Saturday p8

Sat 19 Chickenshed presents: Bridges p8

Sun 27 Architectives! p4

Sat 26 – Thu 31 Holiday fun at Docklands p8

AUGUSTFri 1 – Mon 11 Holiday fun at Docklands p8

Mon 4 Under 5s: Messy Paintings p10

Sun 10 House of Muses explored p4

Mon 11 Under 5s: Make some music! p10

Tue 12 – Fri 15 London play street p4

Tue 12 – Tue 26 Holiday fun at Museum of London p5

Wed 13 Under 5s: Make some music p6

Wed 20 Under 5s: Arty Masks p6

Wed 20 Archaeological Detectives p12

Fri 22 Under 5s Morti’s Masterpiece p12

Sat 30 Build a bridge p9

SEPTEMBERSun 7 House of Muses explored p4

Sat 13 Second Saturday p8

Sat 20 Mudlarking fun p9

Sat 27 Build a bridge p9

Sun 28 Get Stuffed p5

OCTOBERSat 11 Second Saturday p8

Sat 25 – Sun 2 Nov Half term fun at Museum of London p5

Sat 25 – Sun 2 Nov Half term fun at Docklands p9

Mon 27 Under 5s: Beastly rhymes p10

Tue 28 Archaeological Detectives p12

Wed 29 Under 5s: Create a big beast! p6

Wed 29 Under 5s: Morti the hunter gatherer! p12

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Puppet Beasts at HalloweenTue 28 Oct, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3.30pm Museum of London DocklandsPuppet making workshop

Wed 29 Oct, 11.30am – 1pm & 2-4pm, Museum of LondonPuppet making workshop

Fri 31 Oct, 11am – 1pm & 2-4pm, Museum of London DocklandsBring your creations to life in our puppet theatres. It will be possible to make a puppet in the first part of this session.

BIRTHDAY PARTIESHost your children’s party

at the Museum of London Docklands for a birthday with

a difference! Find out more at museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands

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