London Transport Museum: A Journey Through Time and Design
- lisahylton2
- Apr 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 23
Enjoy a fascinating journey through 200 years of London transport, design and culture at this iconic museum.
Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, London Transport Museum is the world’s leading museum of urban transport. Starting in the 19th century and travelling all the way to the present day (and beyond), interactive exhibitions and galleries look at the powerful role transport has played in the development of London.
Where The Journey Began
Visitors can start their journey more than 200 years ago in Victorian London, understanding how horse-drawn carriages and watermen on the Thames played a crucial role in moving people round the city. As technological innovation changed, the story continues to understand how London developed the world’s first underground railway, the iconic red Routemaster bus in the 1950s, all the way up to the present day with the launch of the Elizabeth line.
Explore Our Extraordinary Collection
As well as world-renowned vehicles on display, the award-winning London Transport Museum has a wonderful collection of poster artwork, proudly on display in the Global Poster Gallery on the first floor. Other iconic collection items include examples of the fonts, maps, and roundels, synonymous with the London Underground in the popular London by Design gallery.
Free Live Performances - New for 2025
New for 2025, visitors can enjoy live performances from some of London’s most talented young classical and jazz musicians. On selected Friday afternoons until late October 2025, everyone can experience these musical performances for free in the Museum galleries offering guests a unique musical experience as part of their visit.
Take Home a Souvenir
A visit to any Museum wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the shop and cafe. The shop sells exclusive designer ranges as well as fun souvenirs, so you can take home that little bit of London.
In addition, take in the views of the wonderful Covent Garden Piazza in the Museum’s Cafe whilst sipping a cappuccino or cocktail.
Essential Information
London Transport Museum is open 362 days a year from 10am-6pm (last admission 5.15pm). The closest Underground stations are Covent Garden (2-minute walk away), Leicester Square (4 minutes) and Holborn (5 minutes). By boat, Embankment Pier is the closest to the museum, just a 10-minute walk away.
Discover Hidden London
Led by experienced guides, Hidden London exclusive tours programme offers a unique opportunity to discover parts of the London Underground normally off-limits.
Guests aged 10 and over can enjoy exclusive access to some of the city’s most famous film and TV locations, hidden places including disused stations, secret wartime shelters and time-capsule corridors.
Twelve different tour locations run throughout the year from Wednesday to Sunday and are the best way to explore London’s history, right where it all happened. Please check the Museum’s website for the latest tour availability.
Venue Hire
London Transport Museum is a great location to host your next event. The Museum Galleries provide a memorable backdrop for dinners, award ceremonies, product launches and private celebrations.
Working with some of London’s finest caterers, the Museum can accommodate up to 230 guests for a seated dinner and 600 guests standing. The Cubic Theatre is a purpose-built auditorium featuring 110 distinctive moquette seats, perfect for conferences, training sessions and high-quality film screenings.
Contact
For more information about London Transport Museum contact traveltrade@ltmuseum.co.uk
