London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
England
Website
Telephone
24 hour information line
020 7565 7299
Administration
020 7379 6344
Booking office
020 7575 7298
Fax
020 7565 7254
Lively new galleries tell the stroy of London's transport system and how it shaped the lives of people living and working in London. The Design for travel gallery showcases original artworks and advertisng posters. The Museum also features vehicles from the past, present and future including the iconic Routemaster bus and the world's first Underground steam train.
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Museum
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
England
Website
Telephone
24 hour information line
020 7565 7299
Administration
020 7379 6344
Booking office
020 7575 7298
Fax
020 7565 7254
This museum's wide-ranging collections, including vehicles, posters, uniforms, photographs, film, architectural fragments, engineering drawings and oral testimonies are all Designated Collections of national importance. The wealth of material is used to great effect to chart the development of the first public transport system in a major city.
Of special significance amongst the vehicle collection is a locomotive and carriage from the City and South London Railway of 1890, the first underground electric railway in the world. The reserve collections are now accessible to the public at the Depot, the Museum's open-access store, whilst more information about the collections continues to be made available through the Museum's website and electronic databases.
Collection details
Social History, Science and Technology, Land Transport, Decorative and Applied Art, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
England
Website
Telephone
24 hour information line
020 7565 7299
Administration
020 7379 6344
Booking office
020 7575 7298
Fax
020 7565 7254
Suburbia
Love them or hate them, Britain's suburbs have a unique story to tell. Suburbia takes a peek over the privet hedge and celebrates our suburban lifestyle.
Mixing fun, fact and a little bit of fantasy, the exhibition explores how public transport helped create the myths and identity of suburbia. Looking at transport, architecture, gardens and the lure of a healthy lifestyle through unique displays. The exhibition features original posters, publicity materials and previously unseen items from the Museum's collection.
A talks programme, lively debate and Friday lates compliment the exhibition, for more details check out ltmuseum.co.uk
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
10am-6pm
Where
London Transport Museum
Admission
Admission to Suburbia is included in the entry ticket to the Museum
Adult £10.00*
Seniors £8.00*
Students £6.00*
Under 16s Free
*includes voluntary Gift Aid donation
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
England
Website
Telephone
24 hour information line
020 7565 7299
Administration
020 7379 6344
Booking office
020 7575 7298
Fax
020 7565 7254
100 Years of Night-Life London
Celebrate 100 years of night-life in London with an exclusive and fun English wine and beer tasting session, and special curator-led tours of a display of stunning posters illustrating London after dark over the last century on Friday 14 May at London Transport Museum.
The secrets of wine and beer tasting will be demystified as visitors learn about the techniques of tasting and the characteristics and history behind the beers and wines. Beers include traditional classics of 18th and 19th century London. Guests can also explore the museums iconic collection of London nightlife posters over the last 100 years.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
6:45-10pm
Where
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
Admission
Booking details and more information coming soon to the website: http://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whatson/default.aspx
Any questions please call: +44 (0)20 7565 7298
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
England
Website
Telephone
24 hour information line
020 7565 7299
Administration
020 7379 6344
Booking office
020 7575 7298
Fax
020 7565 7254
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
England
Website
Telephone
24 hour information line
020 7565 7299
Administration
020 7379 6344
Booking office
020 7575 7298
Fax
020 7565 7254
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