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
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 - a month ago
The extensive display of transportation in London, includes original carriages, coaches and vehicles. There are also many interactive activities for children of all ages. The staff is very pleasant and readily available for questions or clarification. All of the kids we encountered were having a great time. We will definitely bring my granddaughter back.
Penny C - 3 months ago
Crammed full of information surrounding the history of London (public) transport. Plenty of exhibitits to keep the children occupied also. We had a fantastic visit to the transport museum and I was particularly happy to see a tribute to Harry Beck who dedicated his life for pretty much nothing to designing the underground map
Ace Rimmer - a month ago
Our visit lasted 2 hours in total but this could have been longer if we had taken time to read more of the information boards and watch more of the videos. this was quite difficult with a 6 year old and a 2 year old that did not want to stand around for more than 30 seconds.
There were a few play areas for the children that they really did want to play in but there were so many other children and parents in the area it was not a pleasant experience.
The stamp trail has quite a few stampers not working but ink stampers could be requested to fill the card at a couple of locations inside.
The cafe was very expensive, so I would recommend eating before you visit or taking snacks. There also isn't a great deal of seating areas.
You have to buy an annual pass to get in £24.50 or £23.50 conssession but I'm not sure I would visit again in the next 12 months my last visit was 18 years ago.
Kim Saunders - 2 months ago
Not a big museum but definitely worth a view. You may need 2 hours to go through and read/interact with all contents. By the way the shop is also fun and I really recommend. Money can be saved (off peak) if you come in weekdays afternoon later than 2 pm.
JJ NI - 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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