London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum
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Speciality MuseumsHistory Museums
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
London Transport Museum, in the heart of Covent Garden, displays the very best of its extraordinary collection, looking at the past, present and future of London and its transport system. Historic vehicles, world-famous posters, original maps and signs are brought together to tell the story of London’s development and the part transport played in defining the unique identity of the city.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours. 


How to get there
  • Covent Garden • 3 min walk
  • Leicester Square • 6 min walk
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  • mrhg l
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and to the point
    It's brash and bold and fun. Rather than present an in depth history of London's Underground, the museum touches on the history. Instead, it's focus is on the trains and buses that people use to get around. It also has an interesting and relevant display about the West Indian workers who were employed in their thousands after the war. A large exhibit on the posters of the Underground is excellent, worth a visit alone. **It is a very good museum for children. There is a model train/bus/depot/boat/cable car in children's size that they can get into and play inside.** The shop is on two levels, upstairs is a bookshop with some lesser known but great books. I would allow between one and two hours for a visit.
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit!
    Written March 14, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 6, 2024
  • Sarah W
    Bolton, United Kingdom8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Guided walking tour
    Had a fantastic walking tour taken by a very knowledgeable guide. Learnt about the trams in London , where tube lines run under our feet and saw parts of London had I not been to before. Great way to learn about London
    We're so glad you enjoyed your Hidden London tour! We hope to see you again soon, either at another Hidden London tour or at our Museum.
    Written March 14, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 9, 2024
  • KH
    London, United Kingdom675 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Learn about the history of London's transport
    This museum introduces the history of London's transportation, including the world's first underground railway, London buses, and London taxis. There are many families with small children, so the atmosphere can be a bit noisy, but the exhibits themselves are serious and the content makes you want to sit back and read. There are also a variety of goods in the shop, which are fun just to look at. The admission ticket here is a type that serves as an annual pass, which is common here, so it may be just right for locals.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written April 6, 2024
  • SJM_DC
    Washington DC, District of Columbia85 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Transit Nerd Heaven!
    One of the best transportation museums we've visited, the London Transport Museum is a must-see for public transit fans of all ages. There's so much history behind the city's various networks, including the world's first underground rail system. It's amazing to see how far we've come from the times when taking the subway was considered "a mild form of torture." The ever-popular subway simulator lets kids have a try at driving a Tube train, and there are other interactive exhibits as well. There's a small concession stand with snacks and ice cream inside the museum as well as a coffeeshop and gift shop at the end.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 27, 2024
  • anastasiakemer
    Cambridge, United Kingdom249 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely recommend!
    This is an awesome experience that showcases a great deal of the historical transformation of London's transport systems. I loved being able to see the older models of carriages, train cars, and other vehicles. I would recommend this as a family activity - your children of all ages will definitely have a positive experience. The staff on site were also patient and helpful. The only drawback was that the tickets were pretty expensive - it cost us nearly 50 quid for two adults.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 28, 2024
  • Knorring
    Zurich, Switzerland264 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small interesting but very expensive museum
    The museum is very centrally located right next to the Covent Garden market halls. It is therefore easy to combine a visit to both sights. It is beautifully and charmingly designed and various original vehicles (tube, bus, etc.) can be viewed. The exhibition, which consists largely of information boards, gives a good overview of the history and development of local transport in London. You can only buy annual tickets (GBP 24 for adults). This is unfair for tourists who do not usually visit London several times a year. Hardly anyone visits the museum more than once during a stay in London. The entrance fee is therefore clearly overpriced. The museum's claim that it is a charity institution does not justify this high price.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written May 14, 2024
  • Meagan S
    10 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not bad but would probably skip
    They have an excellent collection of vintage buses and trains. Also interesting displays about development of various modes of transport. However, 90% of visitors were families with very young kids/toddlers. If you have kids, I would go since they all seemed to love it and there was a play area and interactive displays. If you don’t have kids, maybe skip unless you have a particularly keen interest because readings the displays was difficult with running/screaming tots all around. Or if you go, pick a weekday? We went on a Sunday morning.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 18, 2024
  • Tour763095
    26 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Disappointing for those with a more serious interest rather than looking for family entertainment
    Disappointing and not as hoped. Certainly packed full of exhibits but more of a tourist attraction and one for children than for those interested in the history of transport. Too visually overwhelming. Non intuitive layout. No such thing as a day ticket. Have to buy a one year pass. Ridiculous for visitors from abroad. Underwhelmed and will not be returning
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 24, 2024
  • alice_lenthe
    West Chester, Pennsylvania281 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What's behind those double deck buses and the tube!
    We went to the museum with our 2-1/2 year old granddaughter and her parents. Purchased a one year membership as that was actually the least expensive option for us. This museum is FILLED with interesting information and activities for all ages. A really nice respite from more traditional tourist activities.
    We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again soon as you make use of your free returns!
    Written August 28, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 15, 2024
  • Bad_Seed4
    Canberra, Australia816 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    I think I'm the wrong demographic or visited at the wrong time
    This may have had lots of interesting things to see or do but at the time I visited, middle of a weekday, it was packed with toddlers and school groups all doing their thing. This is not a complaint, just an observation for other adult travellers, travelling without children (I too have travelled with children in the past!). It seems great and interactive for them however it meant it was very hard for me to get to see or read anything as there were simply lots of children doing their thing. I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Maybe a different time of day would have been better.
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. If you thought the Museum was better geared towards younger children, you may prefer to visit our Museum Depot open days in Acton. Here you can see our wider collection and discuss it with our experts.
    Written August 28, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 22, 2024
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duchessjewell
10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Quite expensive for what is on offer considering we only spent an hour there and we felt too much space was used for money making cafe facilities for parents watching kids play.

The toilets we didn’t dare use because of the overwhelming smell of urine in the corridor near the toilets. This is the worst I have ever experienced in my life when it comes to toilet facilities.

The museum is geared towards being a children's playground, which is fine if you have kids, but not so great for just adults on their own. The Museum is totally wheelchair friendly, but expect the odd push if you don’t have a battery powered device.

On the way out you are given an obvious lesson in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which because of the 'scale' of it seemed to be the usual woke tick boxing exercise.

Overall the items in the museum are fantastic like the 1980’s tube and old buses, which my Mum would have ridden on. I came away thinking the museum needed new management, as it had so much potential instead of being just a very loud children's playground, the balance was not there for adults without kids.
Written August 25, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a response. We have passed your comment about to toilets on to the relevant team. If you think the Museum is better geared towards younger children, you may prefer visiting our Museum Depot in Acton. This is our storage facility with over 320,000 objects.
Written August 28, 2024
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buffy19811980
Farnborough, UK52 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
Well worth the money with 3 floors to explore and with the entry ticket being valid for a year and kids under 16 get in for free. We had a stamp card where we hade to tick everything of the list. This made sure that we didn't miss anything while going round. It took us about 90 mins to go round the whole musem

I liked how it started off in the past and you end up in the future with what plans they are hoping to achieve. If we ever got back to London again, we may go again, but you do need to booked a date and time slot which dose help as with it being all indoors, it helps to stop it from being over crowded
Written August 7, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your visit. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Written August 28, 2024
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Jane T
London, UK328 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
We visited with our 10 month old and two year old on a Friday afternoon. We'd bought the annual pass online and entry was very quick and smooth. There is a buggy park or your can take your buggy around the museum, it just means you'll need to take the lift between floors. Our toddler loved running around the museum and getting on the buses and trains. The play areas were fantastic and a real hit. However, the play areas do tend to get busy so there is some patience required to wait a turn to sit at the steering wheel etc. It was a hot day when we visited and the lack of air con made it quite uncomfortable at times. We didn't buy any food or drink or use the toilets but the facilities seemed good. We spent just under two hours in the museum but didn't really look at many of the exhibits in detail, we spent more time just letting our toddler enjoy whatever he wanted to look at. Staff were friendly and helpful. We bought our little boy a wooden tube train in the shop which he loves. We're looking forward to returning and exploring the bits of the museum we didn't see.
Written August 18, 2024
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We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit! We are aware it gets a little hot in our galleries due to the nature of our historic building, we're doing our best to keep it cool during the warmer months. We hope to see you again soon.
Written August 28, 2024
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Julie and Steve
Chichester, UK66 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
The fee to enter this museum is £24 per person. We spent 45 minutes in there as we couldn’t stand any longer.

I am not sure how many unruly school parties are allowed at once but the museum seems to be keen to maximise revenue from them at the expense of the other visitors. Our visit was marred by hundreds of noisy children.

Half of the lifts and one set of toilets were not functioning.

Entry to the museum required you to stand outside while the person in front was grilled for their contact details so getting in was slow. How slow it would have been if there had been a long queue, I have no idea.

Finally, the museum was not well laid out from my point of view and for £24 certainly wasn’t value for money, even without the screaming kids.

Unless you like overpriced chaos, I recommend you select one of many vastly superior London museums.
Written April 18, 2024
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Termitethecat
Stroud, England17 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
I pre-booked 1PM tickets for a family group during half term. I arrived at 12.10 and saw two long queues. The shorter one was for turn up on the day customers and the longer one was for prebooked. I checked with a member of staff who advised that we joined the queue straight away. We ended up queueing around the back of the building despite having timed tickets. It would have been quicker to just turn up on the day (shorter queue) and cheaper as I could have used 2 for 1 train tickets.

When we got inside after about 30mins it was riculously busy, the children were given activity cards with numbers on for stamping but we had to abandon getting all the numbers stamped as queues were 10mins+ just for one stamp. It was claustrophobic and difficult to follow the route as it was so busy and hot.

They do have interesting vehicles and exhibitions which I enjoyed when we could see then but I would not recommend this during half term unless you go very early or late. Seemed expensive at £20 per adult and a yearly pass is fairly pointless for most tourists. Overall a disappointing visit which I would not recommend during half term unless you love crowds..
Written October 29, 2022
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Hi there, thanks for visiting and leaving a review. Our galleries can get quite busy during school holidays, but with an annual pass visitors can come back at quieter times as many times as they want. Thanks
Written November 1, 2022
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Beatrice R
Hastings, England, United Kingdom19 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
It is not possible to purchase a day ticket. The only way to enter is to buy an annual pass. This ticketing model favours Londoners and discriminates against people from outside of the city. I arranged to meet my sister and mother there (I did not travel with family young children but 'family - adults' is not an option on the drop down). Travelling from Dorset and Hastings we were disappointed to discover we could only visit by buying the pass. I paid £37 for my ticket and my sister's ticket. The staff member encouraged us to buy the annual pass by saying that it was valid all year and we could return with as many children as we wanted free of charge. I was reluctant but succumbed on this basis. Upon reading the small print on the e ticket - which only arrived in my e mail when I was travelling home - I discovered that I can only use the annual pass I was encouraged to purchase after 2pm. This is hopeless for anyone living outside of London who wishes to visit with children. I would always aim to be on the train home before rush hour and so the children aren't too tired so this is really an unusable pass. I felt that I had been tricked. Also there are restrictions around half terms and holidays making the 'annual pass' worthless. This left me feeling angry and annoyed. This overshadowed the experience of the visit. The museum itself is enjoyable as a visit but I was left feeling cheated. The ticket was mis sold to us and that leaves a sour taste. I work in heritage myself and want to support museums making this all the more upsetting. I tried to write to complain directly but could not see a way to do this on the museum website so have to use this public forum. Such an upsetting experience.
Written April 7, 2023
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Hi Beatrice, we are very sorry to hear about your recent experience at the museum. If you are happy to email our bookings team at bookings@ltmuseum.co.uk we can look into this issue for you. Many thanks.
Written May 23, 2023
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Nadežda O
Belgrade, Serbia340 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
This was a wonderful experience for our family with teenagers aged 12 and 14. The museum is perfectly organised, I think it is simply the best museum we have visited in recent years. I cannot compliment its collection and organisation enough. 3 floors which include historical models of London public transport and a modern life. The models are in excellent condition, most of them you can "ride" - go inside, feel like a passenger on a stagecoach, omnibus, the underground which has just opened in London. Exhibition of tickets, postcards and posters from different periods. And for children, you can drive modern transport. Lots of interactive activities for children from the very young to the teenagers. For relaxation and a snack there is a cafe with delicious coffee. Among the visitors were people of all ages, both young and retired, many families with very young children, schoolchildren on excursions, keen collectors and specialists. But it was not overly crowded. The room is spacious and airy. It is impossible to get tired or bored in this museum. We would have stayed here to live! By the way, this is practically possible, because the ticket gives the right to an unlimited number of visits during the year.
Written January 17, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our day with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Written January 29, 2025
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Steve D
Portsmouth, UK389 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We weren’t sure what to expect when we booked this, but were looking for something different to do in London so gave it go.

We enjoyed the tour and thought it was pretty interesting especially the way it was linked to the movies that had filmed on the tube, including Skyfall.

But for £44 a person we thought we might have seen a bit of more than we did as you basically see 3 things, some of the un-unused platforms and escalators an unused tunnel and a ventilation shaft, so we felt an additional activity or 2 would have made the tour more complete.

The tour does offer ½ price tickets to the museum, which we went to see, but this was overrun with kids we’d had enough after an hour.

Overall, a decent tour, but should be £30 including the museum, rather than the £56 combined price per person we paid.
Written July 20, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback is very important to the development of our activities.
Written August 3, 2023
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Handtravels
London, UK107 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
I was looking forward to introducing my children to this museum that I had visited as a child. I also wanted to learn more about the history of London's transport. Unfortunately the museum was so busy, it felt more like being at soft play with added queues. The queue to get in, even with a timed slot, stretched up the street. Once inside it was so crowded we had to wait for almost every interactive exhibit. We gave up on waiting for those with the longest queues. The play areas were bedlam. As an adult I found it was impossible to browse the informational displays in a relaxed manner because it was so busy. Most of the buses were closed off (due to Covid, ironically in such a crowded indoor space!) so we didn't get the full experience of climbing aboard the older vehicles. Overall this was a disappointing visit. However, as we had to pay for a full year I think we will return and hope for a better visit next time. If you're visiting London, there are many better museums that are free to enter that I'd recommend over this.
Written July 31, 2021
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Hello there, thanks for visiting the Museum and for your feedback. Unfortunately we can't allow visitors to board our heritage vehicles as the powerful cleaning products we are using to keep other exhibits and the play areas safe and clean would be too damaging for our older vehicles. As you say, you can visit the Museum as many times as you want for a year and bear in mind you visited during the summer holidays which is why the Museum was busier than usual. We recommend visiting during term time and in the afternoon when the Museum tends to be quieter. Many thanks.
Written August 23, 2021
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Graham W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
On arrival at the museum, we enquired about the story of 20th-century poster design and were immediately offered a guided tour of that exhibition if one was available, which it was. We were taken around the posters by a very knowledgeable, articulate and enthusiastic guide called Dave, a senior staff member who explained the significance of the artists involved, the aim, and subsequent use or not of the artwork produced. This tour lasted about 30 minutes and was fascinating and well worthwhile. We would recommend it to anyone interested in LT history.
Written October 31, 2024
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We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and your guided tour of our Global Poster Gallery. We'd love to see you again soon!
Written January 29, 2025
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