Museum Exhibitions
Wildlife on London's Canals
London's canals are a green corridor teeming with wildlife from insects to birds of prey. This exhibition sheds light on some of the various species that call our urban canals home. Until spring 2024. No additional charge. See our Temporary Exhibitions page for more detail.
Online Exhibitions
- Angel Canal Festival Over The Years An online exhibition of pictures that capture the joy of the annual festival over the years. Unhappily there was no festival in 2020. Enjoy some nostalic views of past festivals.
- Until date to be announced Industrial IslingtonThis exhibition is now online only. An exhibition about the canal's industrial past in the London Borough of Islington. The focus is on the industry but also the people who lived and worked and played beside the waterway.
- Virtual tour of Hanwell Locks Explore London's longest flight from home. Online only.
Full List of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024 dates | |
| Until 31st October 2024 | Boat Trips Regular boat trips to add to your museum visit on Thursdays Fridays and Sundays, plus selected Wednesdays. Cream tea cruises on Thursdays. Cruise through London's longest canal tunnel. Long day trips to explore more of the canal. Most trips are guided and include refreshments. |
| Saturday 11th May 2024 | Historic Boat Trip on Tarporley Join us for a trip on a genuine 1930s narrowboat from the museum to Kingsland Basin Hackney. Pass through two locks and a long tunnel in each direction. A guide will tell you about the boat and the history of the route. Tea/coffee provided. |
| Wednesday 29th May 2024 | Family Fun Day - activities for families Boat trips and a craft activity in the museum. Theme to be annouced |
| Saturday 15th June 2024 | Historic Boat Trip on Tarporley Join us for a trip on a genuine 1930s narrowboat from the museum to Cumberland Turn just west of Camden. Pass through four locks in each direction. A guide will tell you about the boat and the history of the route. Tea/coffee provided. |
| Saturday 13th July 2024 | Historic Boat Trip on Tarporley Join us for a trip on a genuine 1930s narrowboat from the museum to Kingsland Basin Hackney. Pass through two locks and a long tunnel in each direction. A guide will tell you about the boat and the history of the route. Tea/coffee provided. |
| Wednesday 7th August 2024 | Family Fun Day - activities for families Boat trips and a craft activity in the museum. Theme: Canal Boat Collage and Create |
| Wednesday 14th August 2024 | Family Fun Day - activities for families Boat trips and a craft activity in the museum. Theme: Canal Boat Collage and Create |
| Wednesday 21st August 2024 | Family Fun Day - activities for families Boat trips and a craft activity in the museum. Theme: Canal Boat Collage and Create. |
| Wednesday 30th October 2024 | Family Fun Day - activities for families Boat trips and a craft activity in the museum. Theme: Make nature crowns. |
| Saturday 2nd November 2024 | Gatti's Victorian Music Hall Join us for a highly entertaining evening of old-time entertainment as we celebrate the legacy of the Gatti family with a performance of Victorian music hall by the Players Theatre. Book your ticket now to secure a seat. Cash bar and ice-creams available. |
