London Transport Museum

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The London Transport Museum contains hundreds of objects, from uniform hat pins to buses and trams, that tell the story of the development of London’s transport system. From sedan chairs to brand new Routemaster buses, there’s plenty to see, and there are lots of interactive exhibits to entertain and educate visitors of all ages! The museum can be extremely busy, especially during school holidays, so book ahead to skip the lines on the day.

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5 tips for visiting the London Transport Museum

The London Pass

If you’re going to be visiting several attractions over your stay in the city, if might be worth buying the London Pass! Choose from a 1, 2, 3, 6, or 10-day pass and enjoy access to over 80 of the most popular sites, plus guided tours, Hop-On Hop-Off buses and riverboat cruises.

The London Transport Museum | Photo: Flickr, David Stanley - CC-BY 2.0

The museum is hugely popular with families and is often very busy. If you’d rather avoid the crowds then try not to visit at weekends or during the school holidays if possible.

If you don’t want to visit the museum itself, it might still be worth a trip to the gift shop to pick up some stunning souvenirs featuring iconic designs from London Transport’s long history.

If you’re a major fan of public transport systems, you’ll probably also enjoy a trip to the London Transport Museum’s depot at Acton which is where many of the older or larger exhibits were moved after the museum galleries were modernized. It’s only open on certain dates or special occasions, so check the site’s website before heading to Acton.

If you want to try something different, then consider booking one of the museum’s Hidden London tours. These exclusive experiences take you to some unique locations related to London’s transport history, including the old headquarters at 55 Broadway, plus deserted London Underground stations such as Aldwych, which has been used as a set for many films since its closing in 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s there to see at the London Transport Museum?

The London Transport Museum conserves the transport heritage of the UK’s capital city, and the first exhibits were collected at the beginning of the 20th century when the London General Omnibus Company decided to preserve old buses being replaced by newer vehicles. The LGOC was taken over by the London Electric Railway in the 1930s and from then on the collection expanded to include railway carriages and engines as well. Today you’ll see buses, trams, trolleybuses, and rail vehicles, with information explaining where and when they were used, and their impact on the daily lives of Londoners. You’ll also learn about what it’s like to work for Transport for London in several of their diverse roles. If you’re lucky to visit on a day when the Acton site of the museum is open you’ll also have a chance to see more early locomotives and an example of the 1938 tube train stock. Many exhibits are interactive, including simulators. Read more.

Is the museum suitable for children?

The museum is extremely suitable for children of all ages! They’ll enjoy being able to sit inside all sorts of buses, trams, and train and rail carriages, some modern and some from the early days of London’s transport system. Small children will enjoy the All Aboard play zone for children aged 0 to 7, which includes a special soft play zone for babies. There’s also a stamper trail, where children can collect stamps on their ticket from all the different zones of the museum, and the Future Engineers interactive gallery. During term time there are weekly storytelling and singing sessions for smaller children, and there’s a range of special events during the school holidays. For details of family-friendly events, check the museum’s website before visiting. The museum is accessible with a buggy, or there’s a buggy park if you’d prefer not to take it around with you. Read more.

How long does a visit take?

A visit will take between 2 and 4 hours, depending on your level of interest and whether you’re visiting with small children who’ll want to play with a lot of the interactive exhibits. Read more.

Is there a place to eat lunch at the museum?

You have several options for food - you can bring a picnic to the Lower Deck café bar, or enjoy a family-friendly menu in the Upper Deck café, which features transport-themed food and Tube line milkshakes! Alternatively, you can try one of the many excellent restaurants and cafés in Covent Garden market. Read more.

General information

opening hours

The museum galleries are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with final admission at 5 pm. The museum shop is open daily from 10 am to 6.15 pm. The canteen is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. The Lower Deck cafe is open on weekends and school holidays only from 10.30 am to 4 pm.

tickets

Unlimited Annual Pass costs £ 24 for adults, £ 23 for concessions, £18 for local residents, and £ 1 for those receiving Pension Credit or Universal Credit. Off-Peak Annual Pass costs £ 22 and Annual Pass Plus is available at £ 70. Children can enter free of charge, but tickets need to be booked separately. Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of your visit, so visit again if you don’t see everything on your first day!

address

London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza (southeast corner)
London
WC2E 7BB

cloakroom

A cloakroom is available for coats and bags and can be used free of charge.

how to get there

The London Transport Museum advises visitors to arrive using London Transport! The closest London Underground stations are Covent Garden (a 2-minute walk away, served by the Piccadilly line), Leicester Square (a 4-minute walk away, served by the Piccadilly line), Holborn (a 5-minute walk away, served by the Central and Piccadilly lines), Charing Cross (a 7-minute walk away, served by the Bakerloo and Northern lines), and Embankment (an 8-minute walk away, served by the Circle, District, Bakerloo, and Northern lines). The closest bus stops are Strand or Aldwych, which are served by bus numbers RV1, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 139. If you want to take a more exciting route, you can get a joint ticket for the museum and MBNA Thames Clippers, disembarking at Embankment Pier then walking 10 minutes to the museum. There are a limited number of car parking spaces near the museum, which cost £4.90 per hour to use, with a maximum stay of 4 hours.

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