Secret of the Thames

Ever wondered what's lurking on the bottom of the River Thames? centuries even? Well, wonder no more!

With the Secret of the Thames exhibition at the London Museum Docklands, you can uncover all of the lost treasures that lay on the bottom of the river bed. Curious? We're here to tell you all about it!

What is the Secret of the Thames? The Secret of the Thames is the UK's FIRST ever major exhibit that's dedicated to mudlarking - an activity that involves scavenging through banks and shorelines of rivers for valuable items. Did you know that twice a day, the River Thames falls back quite a lot - exposing a muddy landscape that can be filled with fascinating objects and even historical treasures?

Alongside the mud and the stones, you'll be able to discover a time long forgotten throughout human history and deep dive into interesting stories of generations gone by. The Secret of the Thames exhibit will feature over 350 objects on display that have been found from mudlarking. false teeth from the 18th century to even medieval gold, like a Viking-era dagger!

These mudlarked objects will open your understanding of history, and you'll even find items from the Tudor times - like a Tudor wool-knitted hat and a beautiful gold ring! Plus, you'll be able to learn all about the moon's mysteries and how the moon affects the tide. So, if you're a history enthusiast, love to uncover mysteries of the (deepish) or fancy learning more about mudlarking, pop on by to London Dockland Museum.

” moments, then the Secrets of the Thames exhibition is an unmissable day out. From centuries-old river treasures to real-life mudlark discoveries, it’s the perfect mix of history, hands-on fun, and fascinating stories. So grab the kids, head to the museum, and uncover the secrets hiding beneath London’s most famous waterway – history has never been this exciting!