London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum preserves the rich history of transportation in London

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With our site being about sightseeing tours by public transit, we cannot leave out the the London Transport Museum. Located in Covent Garden, this museum is a must see for anyone interested in the history of transportation. London has a rich and interesting transportation history including the world's first underground rail system.

The London Transport Museum has occupied it's current premises, a former Victorian period fruit and flower market constructed with glass panels in an iron framework, since 1980. The museum was closed from 2005 to 2007 for a major renovation and upgrades.

Inside the museum you will find a variety of rail vehicles, buses, trams, trolley buses and cars dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries along with many exhibits and artifacts illustrating and explaining the fascinating history, development and operation of London's transportation network and its influence on the city. There are a number of interactive displays, films and more, many of which will be a big hit with the kids.

The London Transportation Museum is open daily from 10 am (11 am on Fridays) until 6 pm. This museum does have an admission charge, however admission is free with the London Pass.

For more information about the London Transport Museum as well as exhibitions and hours visit their official website: London Transport Museum

Displays inside the London Transport Museum cc licensed flickr photo shared by Ian Muttoo

Railway Coach Interior at The London Transport Museum

Central Courtyard Inside the London Transport Museum cc licensed flickr photo shared by Loz Flowers

Getting There on Transit
Tube Line	Tube Station	Walking Time
Piccadilly Line	Covent Garden	5 minutes
Northern and Bakerloo Lines	Charing Cross	9 minutes
Central Line	Holborn	12 minutes
Connections and additional information
Walking Distance from Tube Stations. No bus needed. From Covent Garden Station go right (south) on James St., then left on King Street and right on Covent Garden. The museum is just ahead on your left. From Charing Cross Station exit onto Strand and go right (east), then left on Bedford St, then right on Henrietta St. The museum is straight ahead at the end of Henrietta St. From Holborn Station exit onto Kingway and go left (south), then right on Kemble St. continuing as it becomes Russell Street until you get to Covent Garden. The museum is just around the corner to your left. View London Attractions in a larger map

Getting There on Transit

Tube Line

Tube Station

Walking Time

Piccadilly Line

Covent Garden

5 minutes

Northern and Bakerloo Lines

Charing Cross

9 minutes

Central Line

Holborn

12 minutes

Connections and additional information

Walking Distance from Tube Stations. No bus needed.

From Covent Garden Station go right (south) on James St., then left on King Street and right on Covent Garden. The museum is just ahead on your left.

From Charing Cross Station exit onto Strand and go right (east), then left on Bedford St, then right on Henrietta St. The museum is straight ahead at the end of Henrietta St.

From Holborn Station exit onto Kingway and go left (south), then right on Kemble St. continuing as it becomes Russell Street until you get to Covent Garden. The museum is just around the corner to your left.

View London Attractions in a larger map