London Museum Docklands Hosts Free Bobbing Boats Craft Activity for Under 5s on 30 Sep 2026

Families visiting London can take part in a free craft session at the London Museum Docklands on Wednesday 30 September 2026. The Bobbing Boats craft activity is designed specifically for children under 5 years old as part of the Little Londoners early years festival.

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Activity Details

During the session, children can make and decorate a paper boat that rocks using paper plates, collaging materials and glue sticks, before casting off on a fabric river. The activity takes place inside one of the museum galleries, which can be dark at times.

• Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

• Times: 10.30am to 1pm UK time, and 2pm to 3.30pm UK time

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Cost: Free (drop-in event, visitors may be asked to queue during busy times)

• Target Audience: Under 5s

Visitor Information

The museum is located at London Museum Docklands, No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London E14 4AL, situated a few minutes away from Canary Wharf and West India Quay. The venue is open every day from 10am to 5pm and features lifts on every floor for accessibility.

Visitors with prams and buggies are welcome, though buggy parking is limited, and collapsible buggies or slings are recommended. A family-friendly cafe on-site offers lunch boxes for kids, sandwiches, pastries, snacks, and hot and cold drinks alongside a museum shop with gifts and souvenirs.