Visited MoLD for the first time today, mostly because their Mudlarks Gallery had been recommended to me. My toddling 14 mo really enjoyed it, and we found various other sections of the museum for him to play in too, including a tube map with a brio set. Staff were really friendly, the cafe has a decent amount of seating, and they have 2 baby change rooms on the ground floor. The museum itself is over 3 floors, with a pair of lifts to take you up and down. They do have a buggy park on the ground floor for you to leave your buggy, if you'd prefer. Since my boy is toddling, if I'd known, I'd probably have left the buggy at home and brought him in a carrier, since you have to walk back to the lift to change floors, and he spent the entire time playing out of the buggy! Would definitely say it's worth a visit, and I'll probably be back with my husband so I can actually read some of the exhibits
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Not really worth visiting at the moment. Hopefully it will be better when it moves to the new location. Start by heading up to the 3rd floor, but this is basically the local woke, socialist propaganda floor. Not so hidden agenda. 2nd floor is a bit better with artefacts and recreated environments. 1st floor has very little going on and appears to be an advert for Sainsbury's supermarket through the years. Very quiet and as many other reviews have said, near impossible to navigate your way out from each floor. They have made a small effort, but it's not too interesting to visit. This was the first time I have been given the Spanish inquisition by a member of staff outside, to enter a museum too. Maybe not the friendliest welcome. After reading lots of other people's reviews, it appears that the museum hasn't read or addressed any of the issues that have been raised. Shame.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

An excellent and really eye-opening experience into the development of Isle of Dogs / Canary Wharf and London Docklands area. A thoroughly interesting and impressive Museum across 3 floors with interactive elements and really knowledgeable staff. We joined one of the talks on the afternoon we visited, and Andrew the guide, who spoke for 15-20 about the South Sea Whaling Trade in London was superb, really clearly spoken and very engaging to listen too. High recommend trying to catch one of the short talks. Great accessibility measures around the museum - lifts, braille signs, and fold-out portable chairs that were greatly appreciated. The museum is brilliantly curated and flowed really nicely from one subject to the other. Highly recommend, and as already mentioned, a really impressive, interesting and eye-opening experience into London Docklands’ history.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

This museum is a piece of art. Inside you fell like you are on a real dock, low light sound of water under your feet, sound of rats. You gotta start the tour from the 3rd floor and going down. On the first 3rd and 2th floor is more with figurines, boat pieces how they work and so in but gradually change from that to only visual information and text. The entry is free, but I recommend you to buy their map for 1£ and pay a small donation of 5£, it's a small price for a really nice experience.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Loved it! Not spectacular but very informative about the huge British imperial development of the colonial trade, since the 18th century. The exhibition openly documents that the immense power of the docklands lords, cargo merchants, and ship owners -- was built on slavery and the deporting of thousands of people living in the port area. Would deserve 5 stars if we weren't denied the use of plugs to charge phones near tables at the cafeteria..
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

I visited the Museum of London Docklands for the first time, and it was amazing! The museum is full of fascinating information about the local history, such as the development of the Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf and the London Docklands area. The staff were kind and welcoming. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the museum is, and there's so much to explore. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history or just wants to have a great time.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Great new location. Went for the Executions exhibition which was very good. Had a look around the rest of the museum afterwards. Loved the Sailortown street recreations. I had a great day. Lots for kids to do. Lovely banana cake and coffee in the cafe afterwards. Staff polite and knowledgeable and I had a nice chat with a lovely lady at the door. I prebooked the exhibition so could queue jump.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Lots of reading, nice museum, give yourself a couple of hours. I attended one of the talks on how Londoners sheltered from bombing raids in WWII this was excellent, its amazing, you think you have a reasonable grasp of something and find so many holes in your knowledge. The staff all seemed very engaged and enthusiastic.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

We visited Mud Larks, the toddler area, and it was wonderful: soft play, water play, dress up and more, all docks themed and often demonstrating how the docks and shipping routes work in a fun way for toddlers. The cafe had a baby area and there's lots of baby changing, I'd recommend to anyone with a little person!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Mudlarks is fabulous- one of the best play areas I've come across for under 5s. It's better than the Science Museum! However I would have paid more for a longer play session - can't really argue at £5/kid, but maybe offer a whole hour for more? My toddler loved it and was sad to leave!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Okay! You don't need tickets to get in, only if you want to go to the soft play area. It's a lovely museum and my kids LOVED! There is so much to do in such a small soft play, but the session is not too busy. By the way SUPER RECOMMEND for neurodiverse children, honestly.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Amazing visit to this museum. We didn’t allow enough time for our visit as we did not realise how great this place would be. Allow at least a couple of hours to wander this very unique and interesting museum. First class exhibits and information throughout the museum. Great location too with plenty of bars and restaurants nearby.

Frankly, I wasn't expecting much from this museum. Just went for a walk but I was fairly surprised with the interesting history of the docklands. The entrance is free. The display of history, the replicas of streets etc are fantastic!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The museum is huge and full of fascinating exhibits! The staff were really helpful and friendly. It's easy to get to from both the Jubilee Line and the Elizabeth Line and there are lots of spots for food nearby.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Really excellent history of London Docklands. Learned a lot - fascinating information about the slave trade. Video on the bombing of the docks during the 2nd World War and related exhibition really good.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Very vibrant interesting museum. Great location, in centre of west India docks. Weather spoons next door has interesting pics to as well as being in original building
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The Fashion City exhibition was fantastic. It was so well thought out and the clothes and objects selected told such great stories. Absolutely loved it!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Loved it! It was worth the train ride to East London. Small, yet packed with great detailed exhibits and history. Great for the kids too if you happen to visit on the weekends, they normally have an event they can participate in.

Really enjoyed this free museum. it had excellent exhibits. hands on things for children to do. Great historical exhibition and information on slavery.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Very good space of museum for children who under 8s. My children loved this museum soo much. We want to visit again❤️