London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum preserves the fascinating history of transportation in London
Located in Covent Garden, the London Transportation Museum is a must see, especially for anyone interested in the history of transportation. In fact you may be pleasantly surprised at just how interesting a museum it is. London has a facsinating transportation history including introducing the first underground rail system in the world.
The museum has occupied its current premises, a former Victorian period fruit and flower market constructed with glass panels in an iron framework since 1980 and 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 and films, many of which will be a big hit with the kids. You can even try your hand at operating a London Underground train on Underground simulator.
The London Transportation Museum is open daily from 10 am (11 am on Fridays) until 6 pm.
For more information about the London Transport Museum as well as exhibitions and hours visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.London Transport Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: London WC2E 7BB, UK
Phone: 0343 222 5000
Official Website: London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
This is a really interesting museum. There are a lot of interactive parts to the museum as well such as a couple of opportunities to drive a tube simulator, sitting in the driver's seat of a bus, getting on some old train carriages etc. You can easily spend a few hours in here. Entry is a bit pricey but you do get an annual membership as part of the cost. Even if you're just visiting once I would say it's good value for money
Zoe Baker - 2 weeks ago
Superb museum, we went as a group of adults and had a fantastic time. There's so much to see that the year long ticket makes for great value, as I definitely think we could visit again and see more we didn't notice the first time. Lots to interact with as well as read making the experience immersive and educational. Wonderful cafe and gift shop too.
Flora Stanbridge - a week ago
We visited this museum a few months back. It is a nice place for kids to enjoy themselves. The way they displayed and maintained the museum is very good and makes the visit a memorable one.
Definitely the worth place to go for more pictures.
Informative place for students to learn how transportation evolved.
It took 2 hours for us to completely explore the museum with photographs taken.
padmashri raj - 2 months ago
A very nice place to visit with kids in interest of Buses or Trains. There are several old buses and metro trains which can sit in and feel the cabins that served London a hundred years ago. Kids can also pretend driving buses, and even try to be Metro driver of Elizabeth line in an interactive game. That's a long-queue item here.
DOMINIC CHUN TING Chow - 3 months ago
I enjoyed this museum from my childhood, It was great for the vehicles again. I made the mistake of visiting when it's half-term, as I really like getting grossed in what I'm reading, but it was too noisy & busy, good to see kids learning & enjoying, but best to go when less are there.
Great gift shop and facilities.
Everton Green (EiGB) - 4 weeks ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Piccadilly Line | Covent Garden | 5 MInutes |
| Northern and Bakerloo Lines | Charing Cross | 9 MInutes |
| Central Line | Holborn | 12 Minutes |
How to get to London Transport Museum by Tube
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.
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