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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This museum is a fantastic experience and incredibly affordable! Admission is about £25 (roughly $31 USD), which actually acts as a yearly ticket. If you travel to London more than once a year—even coming from the US—it's a brilliant perk because you can return without having to pay again.
The facility itself is exceptionally clean, with everything in perfect order and very easy to follow. The exhibits are logically laid out across three stories. You start back in the 1800s with the early carriage systems, then move into the era of locomotives and trams. Down on the bottom floor, you'll find a great collection of buses alongside some other vintage trams.
While it’s not a massive museum, it is packed with highly informative panels. One of the best parts is the immersion: you can actually walk through some of the vintage trolleys to see exactly what they looked like back in the day, or peek through the windows of others. There are also a few interactive exhibits that are great for children.
Overall, it was a perfectly organized, clean, and highly informative experience. Definitely worth the stop!
David Graley - a month ago
interesting exhibits on 4 floors but unfortunately has gone the way of most museums catering for school groups with a very much reduced collection than it used to have. focus is now on learning and child-height interactive stations, rather than the mass of interesting items and vehicles they used to have.
Matthew - a month ago
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 - 4 months ago
Such a fascinating museum with so many interactive exhibits and videos, and also stamps to collect. I learnt so much at the museum and it makes you really appreciate the transport we have here in London and just how much went into building the underground and maintaining it today. Would highly recommend to anyone - both tourists and locals!
Georgie Crane - 2 months ago
Very well done museum! A full tour through Londons history. Excellent for kiddos! A bit pricey but it is London after all. Kudos to the museum for making it easy to check Brompton folding bikes and for easily accessible wifi. My only complaint is that id like to see more exhibits discussing cycling!
Phil Wight - 2 months 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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