Maritime museums · London
Massey Shaw
In or near City of London.
Massey Shaw — a maritime museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Photograph by Clem Rutter, Rochester, Kent. (www.clemrutter.net). — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Quay · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Massey Shaw is a maritime museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Massey Shaw is an outdoor art installation located in Canary Wharf, featuring the work 'Metamorphosis' by Helaine Blumenfeld. The sculpture embodies themes of unity, transformation, and the potential for growth through dynamic balance.
Place summary
Massey Shaw is a maritime museum located in London. It is notable for its historic fireboat, which has played a significant role in the city's firefighting history. The museum showcases maritime artefacts and offers insights into London's maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5011, -0.0116
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 9FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- South Quay — 0.3 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: node/11742808980 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Massey Shaw?
- Massey Shaw is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 9FJ), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Massey Shaw?
- Massey Shaw — a maritime museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Massey Shaw?
- The nearest railway station is South Quay, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 9FJ.
- How do I get to Massey Shaw?
- The nearest railway station is South Quay, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 9FJ.