Name: London Transport Museum
Rating: 5.0

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum Shop, 39 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7BB, UK

1-90 Years

Paid

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Description

London Transport Museum – Explore 200 Years of London’s Transport Heritage, in Covent Garden showcases 200 years of London’s transport innovation and design. Discover historic vehicles, the world’s first Underground railway, and stories of the people who built and used them. Highlights include Then and Now: London’s Transport in Photographs, Legacies: London Transport’s Caribbean Workforce, and London by Design. Step into hidden tunnels with Hidden London Tours, or visit the Museum Depot in Acton, home to over 320,000 artifacts.

Families can enjoy the All Aboard play zone and Future Engineers gallery, while online activities bring transport-themed fun to every home. A must-visit for anyone exploring London’s history and culture.

If you are looking for best museum in Westminster, Greater London then visit London Transport Museum. It is one of the places in Westminster, Greater London for day out with kids and families.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Hidden London Tours: Explore hidden parts of the Underground network with expert guides. Visit disused stations, wartime shelters, and secret tunnels, hearing stories from the archives and exploring filming locations such as Holborn, Moorgate, and Aldwych.
Museum Depot, Acton: Located in west London, the Museum Depot holds over 320,000 items, including vehicles, artworks, signs, and uniforms. Exclusive group tours include the Art and Poster Store and Depot Discovery experiences.
Galleries and Exhibitions
- Welcome to White Hart Lane Stetsons and Spurs: This exhibition captures global music star Beyoncé’s connection with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, exploring the cultural moment shared by Overground staff and concertgoers.
- London’s Transport in Photographs: Historical snapshots of London’s public transport network are displayed alongside recreated modern images, offering a visual journey through time. Audio-described guide available.
- Legacies: London Transport’s Caribbean Workforce: Celebrating the contribution of Caribbean heritage to transport history and British culture, this exhibition highlights the people who shaped London’s workforce and identity.
- 19th Century London and Victorian Transport: Discover how London’s transport evolved in the 1800s through riverboats, trams, the first omnibus, and early railways.
- World’s First Underground: Experience the beginnings of the world’s first underground railway—the Metropolitan line—and see the only surviving 1860s steam engine.
- The Growth of London: Learn how London expanded in the 19th century as the underground and railways spread, creating new suburbs and transforming city life.
- Digging Deeper: Explore how early underground tunnels were built and how the Greathead shield revolutionized the construction of the world’s first electric railway.
- The Formation of London Transport: Discover how Lord Ashfield unified London’s transport operators in the early 1900s to form what became London Transport.
- On the Surface 1900–1945: From horse-drawn trams to trolleybuses and motor buses, this gallery traces how surface transport developed in the early 20th century.
- On the Surface 1945 to Today: Explore post-war transport innovations that shaped today’s Transport for London network.
- London by Design: A celebration of London’s transport design heritage, featuring the city’s iconic roundel, maps, fonts, and posters.
- London’s Transport at War: Learn about the vital role transport staff and systems played during both World Wars in supporting the war effort and keeping the city moving.
- Future Engineers: Interactive exhibits challenge visitors to test STEM skills and solve real-world transport engineering problems.
- Global Poster Gallery: An art-deco inspired exhibition showcasing the golden age of London transport poster design and its influence on global design culture. Audio-described guide available.
- All Aboard: A dedicated play zone for children aged 0–7 featuring mini vehicles, dress-up activities, and interactive experiences.
Activities from Home: Enjoy creative family activities inspired by London transport from home including crafts, online games, and downloadable printables. To See More Visit: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/activities
Collections: Discover the story of London and its transport system over the last 200 years, highlighting the powerful link between transport and the growth of modern London, culture and society since 1800. For More Visit https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections
Events: From exhibitions to events for adults and families, and opportunities to explore our Museum Depot in Acton, find out what’s happening, https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on

Facilities

You can bring your own picnic
Onsite Cafe
Free cloakroom
Shopping
Pushchairs and buggies
Toilets
Baby changing facilities

Website

Contact

Video

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

To visit the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, you need both an Annual Pass and a timed entry ticket. Annual Passes are valid for 12 months from purchase and allow unlimited visits during that time (one timed entry booking at a time).
Annual Pass options:
- Unlimited Annual Pass: Adult £25 | Local Resident £20
- Off Peak Annual Pass: £22.50 (Weekdays after 2pm, term-time & summer holidays only)
- Annual Pass Plus: £70 (Includes unlimited daytime entry + free entry for you and two children at Acton Depot Open Days)
- Kids go free no Annual Pass needed, but a free timed entry ticket is required.

Pricing URL: https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/visit/tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Venue Hire: In the heart of Covent Garden piazza, London Transport Museum provides two unique spaces for all event types.
- The Museum Galleries provide an interactive and immersive experience where guests can exclusively explore London’s transport history across two floors of exhibitions including iconic red buses, trams and early Tube carriages. The Museum Galleries provides a memorable backdrop for dinners, award ceremonies, product launches and private celebrations. Working with some of London’s finest caterers we can accommodate up to 230 guests for a seated dinner and 600 guests standing.
- Contact the Venue Hire Team [email protected] for rates and further information.

Museum galleries

Every day 10:00 – 18:00
Last entry 17:15

Address: London Transport Museum Shop, 39 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7BB, UK

Post Code: WC2E 7BB

Council: Westminster

County: Greater London

Getting here: To plan your journey to the Museum, we recommend using TfL’s Journey Planner or downloading the TfL Go app.
By Bicycle: Did you know that Covent Garden is only a 15 minute bike ride from Hyde Park, 5 minute cycle from Waterloo, 15 minutes from Kings Cross, 20 minutes from Hoxton Square, 30 minutes from Victoria Park, 30 minutes from Clapham Common or 30 minutes from Fulham? There are bike racks located nearby in Southampton Street and Bow Street, and a few minutes walk from the Museum on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street. A full list of cycle parking locations across Westminster can be found on the Westminster Cycling Campaign website.
By Cycle Hire: You can also get here easily using Santander Cycle Hire. The nearest Docking Stations are available behind the Museum on Tavistock Street, and a short walk from the Museum on Wellington Street or Southampton Street.
By Bus: The closest bus stops to the Museum are Savoy Street, Southampton Street / Covent Garden, Lancaster Place and Aldywch. TfL’s Hopper fare lets you make unlimited pay as you go bus and tram journeys within one hour of first touching in for a fixed fee.
By Underground: The closest Underground stations to the Museum are Covent Garden (2 minutes walk away), Leicester Square (4 minutes), Holborn (5 minutes), Charing Cross (7 minutes) and Embankment (8 minutes). These stations are not step-free. The closest step-free Underground stations are Tottenham Court Road (12 minutes), Westminster (18 minutes) City Thameslink (19 minutes) and Green Park (22 minutes).
By Rail: The closest railway stations to the Museum are Charing Cross (8 minutes walk away) and Waterloo (17 minutes), which both have step-free access.
By Boat: Embankment Pier is the closest pier to the museum (10 minutes walk away). Save money with joint ticket for London Transport Museum and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.
By Coach: There is very limited parking space for coaches: the nearest coach bays are on Victoria Embankment, SW1. Information about coach parking locations and prices can be found on Westminster City Council’s website.
By Car: There are a very limited number of parking spaces available near the Museum. Pay-to-park tariffs vary, with a maximum stay of around 4 hours. You pay for these parking spaces using the RingGo parking app.