iLondon Transport Museum
Housed in Covent Garden's former flower market, the London Transport Museum is far more engaging than its name might suggest. It traces how transport shaped London's growth, from the world's first underground railway to the Routemaster bus to Harry Beck's iconic Tube map. Kids love the interactive driving simulators and the chance to sit in real vehicles. The gift shop's vintage poster reproductions are genuinely covetable. Tickets are valid for a year.
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Art deco: the golden age of poster design
Over 100 original London Transport posters mark the centenary of art deco, with work by design greats like McKnight Kauffer and Jean Dupas, plus Charles Holden's Tube architecture.
Between the lines
Marking the 30th anniversary of the London Underground Football League, this documentary photography exhibition follows one team's season and tells the human stories behind the jerseys.
Permanent Collections
Digging Deeper
The story of tunnelling under London — from Brunel's troubled Thames Tunnel in the 1840s to the engineering feats behind the Tube's deep-level lines.
Then and now: London's transport in photographs
A display of 40 historical and contemporary photographs, marking TfL's 25th anniversary, that document Londoners and transport workers across the city — from 19th-century archive images to new analogue work by TfL train driver and photographer Anne Maningas.
Global Poster Gallery
Over 5,000 transport posters spanning a century of graphic design — from Art Nouveau to modernism, as much art as advertisement.
London's Transport at War
How buses, trams and the Underground kept London moving through two world wars — evacuations, Blitz sheltering, and the workers who kept the network running.
London by Design
How London Transport developed a unique design identity — from Harry Beck's iconic Tube map to the roundel, spanning vehicles, architecture and wayfinding.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| SatToday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From £24.50
Under 18s free. Tickets valid for one year.
Accessibility
Step-free access throughout. Lifts to all floors. Wheelchairs available. Hearing loops at information points.
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- How much does London Transport Museum cost?
- Standard adult admission to London Transport Museum is £24.50. Under 18s free. Tickets valid for one year.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of London Transport Museum?
- London Transport Museum is open Daily 10:00–18:00, last admission 17:00. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is London Transport Museum?
- London Transport Museum is located at Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB, in the Covent Garden area of London. The nearest stations are Covent Garden and Leicester Square.
- What can I see at London Transport Museum?
- The story of London told through its transport — from horse-drawn omnibuses to the Elizabeth line. Current highlights include Digging Deeper, Then and now: London's transport in photographs and Global Poster Gallery.
- Do I need to book London Transport Museum in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit London Transport Museum?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is London Transport Museum accessible?
- Step-free access throughout. Lifts to all floors. Wheelchairs available. Hearing loops at information points.
Image credits
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- London Transport MuseumColin Park / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Digging DeeperLoz Pycock, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Then and now: London's transport in photographsCourtesy of London Transport Museum
- Global Poster GalleryAndy Li, CC0
- London's Transport at Warhyku (Josh Hallett), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Between the linesCourtesy of London Transport Museum
- London by DesignAndy Li, CC0
- Art deco: the golden age of poster designCourtesy of London Transport Museum
- Courtauld GalleryAnthony O'Neil / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Portrait GalleryIstvánka / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National GalleryCarlos Delgado / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sir John Soane's MuseumSarah Smith / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0