London Transport Museum
About London Transport Museum
Lively exhibitions explore the powerful link between transport and the growth of modern London, its culture and society since 1800; full of light, colour and movement, the Museum explores how transport has given the City its unique cultural identity. The collection contains a wealth of heritage vehicles, posters, artworks, photographs, film and video footage, engineering drawings, uniforms, station signs and tickets.
Highlights include the iconic red London Routemaster bus, the world’s first Underground steam train and the ‘padded cell’ – one of the first electric locomotive Underground trains dating back to 1890.
The Design for travel gallery showcases pioneering advertising posters and artworks. The displays include Harry Beck’s original artwork for his ground breaking London Underground map, cutting edge graphic design, architecture and vehicle design. It also explains the development of the internationally recognisable ‘cross-bar and circle’ roundel logo.
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The galleries are full of interactive exhibits for young people and adults alike, including real buses and trains to play on, and drama characters bring stories alive in an entertaining and informative way.
People can finish their day by browsing in the Museum’s shop and relaxing with a coffee or a themed transport cocktail – the Routemaster, Metropolitan Mixture or Anorak, in the Museum’s Upper Deck café-bar.
The Museum’s depot at Acton offers monthly behind-the-scenes guided tours and occasionally opens to the public for special open weekends.
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London Transport Museum Facilities
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Indoors |
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In house AV available Breakout Rooms Raked or tiered seating offered Venue can display vehicles inside |
London Transport Museum Address
| Address: |
39 Wellington Street
Covent Garden London
WC2E 7BB
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7565 7292 |
| Email: | enquiry@ltmuseum.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk |
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London Transport Museum for Event Organisers
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Location Information for London Transport Museum
| Address: |
39 Wellington Street
Covent Garden London
WC2E 7BB
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7565 7292 |
| Email: | enquiry@ltmuseum.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk |
| Public transport: | Tube: Covent Garden Train: Charing Cross |
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Events at London Transport Museum
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Art and Poster Tours at London Transport Museum
Tour27 Jul 2012 to 27 Oct 2012
A collection of posters and artworks.
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The Art of Maps and Mapping at London Transport Museum
Special Event29 Sep 2012
Discover more about maps in contemporary art in a day of presentations and discussions.
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Beck and Beyond at London Transport Museum
Special Event20 Jun 2012
Back and Beyond is a talk exploring three different perspectives on, designer, Harry Beck.
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Behind the scenes: Guided Tour at London Transport Museum
TourRecurring event
A guided tour of the museum.
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