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 From Treasure Island to Pirates of the Caribbean, piracy Adult events Family events
has long been an inspiration for books, television and
Tom Wareham, Curator of Maritime How to be a pirate
film. Now, adults and children alike can encounter the History and Curator of Pirates: The Sat 28 May, Thu 2 & Sat 25 Jun 12.30-1pm,
real pirates who ruled our seas over 300 years ago in Captain Kidd Story 2.30-3pm, 3.30-4pm
Pirates: The Captain Kidd Story. Wed 25 May, 3-4pm Join us for this interactive drama
Come aboard the Museum of London Docklands for a swashbuckling The curator of the Pirates exhibition, Tom performance to help our
adventure as you follow the infamous Captain Kidd, who met a Wareham, talks about Captain Kidd. bungling buccaneer
learn how to become
grisly end at Wapping’s Execution Dock. FREE
a proper pirate.
As you set sail for the high seas, young buccaneers and their FREE 4+
families will learn the ropes with hands-on interactives specifically Pirates @ late
developed for budding pirates. Board our pirate ship and become Fri 27 May, 6.30-10pm A pirate’s life for me
part of life below deck; find safe passage through dangerous seas; Board the Museum of London
experience the sights and smells of old Wapping; design your own Mon 30 May, Wed 1, Sun 5 and 12 Jun,
Docklands for an evening of
pirate flag; examine a genuine Piece of Eight; and decide whether 12.30-1pm, 2.30-3pm, 3.30-4pm
swashbuckling and seafaring
Captain Kidd was really guilty as charged. and scurvy! Enjoy free entry Meet our pirate and learn the
to our Pirates exhibition and truth about life in the old port
Captains and the more experienced shipmates amongst you can of London and on the high seas.
take a tour with the show’s
use surviving documents and artefacts to investigate London’s curators; sample authentic FREE 4+
links with piracy, including its gruesome history as a place of pirate drink made by theatrical
execution for pirates. Uncover stories of corruption and political caterers, Bompas & Parr; attend Additional adult and family events will be
intrigue; admire examples of real pirate plunder, as well as original swords, a talk on gender and sexuality held later in the exhibition run, including
pistols and clothing; or see the world through the eyes of 17th century in pirate history by the Institute a pirate study day, film screening, pirate
explorers with the maps and charts they used to navigate the seas. Finally, of Education’s Dr Pam Meecham; hat and treasure-making workshops and
storytelling sessions. For details visit
you’ll discover how the tale of Captain Kidd and his buried treasure passed know your ‘arr’s from your ‘yarrs’ with
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into legend to shape our ideas of pirates today, inspiring fashion, our ‘talk like a pirate’ classes; and take Some events may require exhibition tickets.
literature and some of the most famous pirates of inspiration from Westwood, McQueen Please ask for more information.
stage and screen. and Adam Ant in our ‘pirates in fashion’
accessory-making workshop. There will be
a free shot of rum for everyone who comes Pirate parties
dressed as a pirate! Attendees
must be aged 18 or over. Celebrate your child’s birthday in style
Book in advance £6 with our pirate parties, which include a
visit to the exhibition, a treasure filled
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