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London Transport Museum

Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB, England (Covent Garden)
44 020 7379 6344
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Ranked #189 of 890 attractions in London
Type: Specialty Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: This museum whisks you on a journey of London's transportation system since 1800, through fascinating and colorful displays, bus and tube simulators... more » Owner description: This museum whisks you on a journey of London's transportation system since 1800, through fascinating and colorful displays, bus and tube simulators and many family-friendly interactive games and activities. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Greenville, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is one of the first museums I ever visited in London about 15 years ago. The update has only made it even better and much cooler. Great for kids and adults. Well organized and easy to see it all in one setting. There are buses and trains you can climb on/in. Fun touristy tip--even if you don't have time... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Impressive! I definitely learned something new or found out something new about London underground. The history is very old & the underground expansion was fast! Kids definitely will love it & we adults too but i guess one time visit is just nice. And of course go only if you enjoy history. :D

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Chicago, Illinois
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13 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This place is very cool. Children would love it (I brought out my inner child out). As most of London attractions, there were a lot of interactive things to do. You can go in an out of the old double deckers and trains. It really is cool how the underground was started and how it was first made to the... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The Transport Museum has done an excellent job of incorporating a very hands museum that encourages children to interact on MANY different exhibits as well as a punch stamp quest (that unfortunately has no prize at the end). We saw many kids there the day we toured. The museum is spread out on three floors and is fascinating to young... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

For a one-off visit I think it's way too expensive, but with the ticket valid for a year I've had my monies-worth. I call in every time I have an hour to kill in London. Lots to see and read and the underground simulators are great fun if you go when there are no kids around. The only thing that... More

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Kansas City, MO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

A friend suggested we visit this museum, and I was not enthusiastic because trains don't interest me much. I was pleasantly surprised by all the fascinating historical exhibits, especially those related to WWII. Don't miss the amazing exhibit of Tube posters! This would be an excellent xperoence for a family. Try to get there when it opens before the crowds... More

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Rochester, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I love, love, love the London Underground. I couldn't wait to get the whole history. How were the destinations on each line determined? How did they figure out how deep each line should run? Who paid for the lines? In what order? None of this was clearly defined at the Transportation Museum :( There were a lot of old carriages... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

visited the museum again as it was the 150th anniversary of the tube and my youngest enjoyed it so much last time because its one of the few interactive museums where kids can enjoy themselves. family entry fee has gone up but now kids are free and adult tickets last for a year so for £30 two adults and two... More

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Vinjeoera, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Was initially a bit put off by the admission price, but then found out it was an annual pass. Unusual arrangement, but can work well if you are close to London. The museum is a bit like a Tardis, there is much to see and do. My 7 year-old son thoroughly enjoyed it especially the tube simulator. Its quite good... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Boys toys galore here...youngsters will love it...the more mature amongst us will see it with great nostalgia. Very well worth visiting!

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