Museum of London Docklands: Trade, Slavery & the Thames

Housed in a Georgian warehouse at Canary Wharf, this museum traces London’s history as a port, including its role in the slave trade and dockland communities.

Highlights

• London, Sugar & Slavery Gallery: Honest look at empire and exploitation.
• Sailortown: Reconstruction of a 19th-century dockside street.
• Family Galleries: Play spaces and activities.

Planning

Free entry. Allow 2 hours. Combine with Canary Wharf roof gardens and riverside walks.

Related: Canary Wharf • Museum of London • Thames Path Walks