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
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London Transport Museum is a fantastic place to visit with kids — there’s genuinely loads for them to do. The interactive exhibits are engaging, hands-on, and really well thought out, which kept the children entertained throughout while still being interesting for adults.
We were especially lucky to visit when Santa was there, which made the whole experience even more magical and memorable for the kids. That extra festive touch really elevated the day.
Overall, a brilliant family-friendly museum that’s both fun and educational. Highly recommend for a relaxed and enjoyable day out with children.
Saran Kaur - a month ago
Too pricey for a single visit. I understand it comes with an annual pass, but most visitors won't come back. Give them choice. Also, the museum is very popular for families with toddlers and kids, but the toddlers play area was tiny and cramped. It should be a bigger area.
Otherwise, it's a nice museum to spend some time with kids.
Georgios Giasemidis - in the last week
Our visit to the London Transport Museum was absolutely fantastic — a perfect family day out that delighted all three of us! My wife, our 5-year-old son, and I spent an entire afternoon exploring the fascinating history of London’s transport system, and we could easily have stayed even longer.
From the moment we stepped in, we were impressed by how beautifully the museum is organized. It takes you on a journey through time — from the horse-drawn carriages of the 1800s, through the early underground trains, right up to the sleek modern buses and Tube carriages we see today. The displays are engaging and full of interesting details that bring the city’s transport story to life.
What made this visit truly special, though, was how family-friendly it is. Our son had an incredible time with all the interactive exhibits and play zones designed for children. He especially loved pretending to drive a red double-decker bus and exploring the mini Tube simulator — he didn’t want to leave! The museum does an amazing job of blending learning with play, so both kids and adults are entertained and informed.
The staff were warm, helpful, and clearly passionate about the museum’s mission. The museum shop was also well-stocked with lovely souvenirs — our son insisted on getting a toy Routemaster bus to remember the day.
Overall, the London Transport Museum is a must-visit, whether you’re a history enthusiast, a transport lover, or a family looking for an educational yet fun experience. We left with smiles, great memories, and a newfound appreciation for how London moves!
Lino James - 2 months ago
Well. It's a mixed feeling bag.
The museum itself is great with great collection of transport vehicles, a lot of information to read etc. But I didn't like that there is not enough for kids to learn in the empirical way. Lots of reading but not much experimental displays (how engines work, how steam engine works etc.). The simulators did not work properly, the screens kept switching off, staff said "it's rebooting" but after 15 minutes standing in a queue and watching the black screen, nothing rebooted. The play area although has some nice concept, it's poorly executed, only for little kids. Vehicles available to climb but plexiglass screens everywhere preventing to go further. Brooklands have more!
Overall, the place is great for older/elder transport/vehicle enthusiast who like to read but, not for families with under 10s. We have visited great places like Railway Kingdom in Prague, Czech Republic - Czeck (😉) them out and maybe some inspiration will come. And the building is sooooo cold! The warmest place were toilets but only cold water in taps (really?). Wanted to leave quickly and not focus on displays as I got soo cold. Shop has nice things but everything overpriced, too. But that is London, eh.
Dorota Trapl - 3 months ago
Fantastic museum in Covent Gardens,all the years and all the time I've spent in Covent Garden I didn't realize it was there.
Loads to see and if you have half a day to spare you could do a lot worse than spend your time here,where there is something for all the family and also there are great facilities here, including refreshmentsand somewhere to eat and a fabulous shop to buy souvenirs.
If you haven't visited before I highly recommend it
Clive Wheat - a month ago
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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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