We'd planned to go for an hour so as we were nearby but ended up staying for over 4 hours and still hadn't quite seen it all. 2 really interesting talks on the Beatles and the NHS & Windrush - both really brought history to life. It was quiet when we were there which made it easy to read all the displays and see the exhibits. Would definitely go again. Cafe was good value - which isn't always the case in a tourist venue. We had no issues about making a donation - it was well worth it!

The museum is great - will be particularly of interest to Londoners. Lots of information on the slave trade, triangle trade, and development of the docks. Was there for over 2 hours and I will need to go back to do the 2nd floor on the area in the 20th century. I must also mention the excellent talk by Andy on the Beatles! If you visit it, go on it! There are three photos of the Beatles in Docklands in 1968 - but the talk will tell you much, much more. I can't believe I haven't visited this museum before..

Fascinating history of the London Docklands in a building dating from 1802 that was the first one of the new dock buildings built. Tons of artifacts with excellent descriptions and explanations. Deep explorations into a variety of subjects including the Triangle Trade, trade union activity, how the docks were affected by WW2, etc. There's a great model of the entire docklands area including all the different quays. A similar model was used by the Luftwaffe when planning their bombing raids on London. Very well done. I hadn't really realized that the London docks handled literally everything you can think of from sugar and rubber to exotic animals.

I don't usually write reviews of museums, but I found this one to be fascinating. It's a must for history buffs. I spent 90- minutes there, but if I didn't have a plane to catch, I could probably have stayed twice as long. One thing to be aware of though it was full of school groups and children running around screaming. I'm surprised that the staff and teachers permitted that.

Very interesting museum that covered the docklands history, culture and attrocitesties (including the slave trade, to second world war onto the building of Canary Warf). A special thank you for the personalised talk provided by the Saturday morning female volunteer who brought to life the Thanes and how it effected London and created the docklands. Would have given it a five star review, but was greeted by a male volunteer who was over insistent on a £5 per person donation on arrival, even before seeing getting into the museum! Then requested gift aid!

Nice small museum. Great for going with kids and friends to explore London trade history. Cafe downstairs is good enough but there are loads of options around the area for food

Great museum for all ages. Interesting and thoughtful exhibits explain how British history evolved via trade, most of which transited through the Docks. Hands on exhibits for children, cafe for a sit down after. Highly recommended.

There were 4 of us, two 60+ year old grandparents, one 7 year old and one 3 year old. Despite the age range we all had a great time and plan to return soon. Our 7 year old loved the museum-provided treasure trails and quizzes. Our 3 year old really enjoyed the wide range of touchable things ( books, monitors, lift up flaps, toys) and both loved the craft session The staff were really friendly, and very patient with our own "Hermione Granger" who asked so many questions! We adults found loads of interest and plan to return without children so we can examine everything in depth. Huge, huge amount to hold one's interest including sections on slavery, Windrush, the redevelopment of the Docklands. But never so much as to be overwhelming or boring. Absolutely recommend.

Came to see the Indo-Caribbean temporary exhibit as part of the Sugar and Slavery exhibition - eye opening and heartbreaking at the same time - should be required reading for all school children. The wider information about the history of port was also really interesting. Special thanks to Michael who was a mine of interesting facts and really brought the displays to live.

Visited with my father for the guided tour, having visited the museum together a few months before. The guided tour by Andy really brought the museum to life. The tour was fascinating and delivered with wit and humour! There is so much to see in this well-presented museum that I would definitely need another visit.