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London Transport Museum
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London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
City of London
England
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London Transport Museum
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Collection details
Social History, Science and Technology, Land Transport, Decorative and Applied Art, Archives
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Contact details
24 hour information line (Tel)
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020 7565 7299
Administration (Tel)
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020 7379 6344
Booking office (Tel)
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020 7575 7298
General information (Fax)
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020 7565 7254
E-mail
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enquiry@ltmuseum.co.uk
Website
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www.ltmuseum.co.uk
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Open
Sat-Thurs 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:15)
Fri 11:00-18:00 (last admission 17:15)
Check website for Friday Lates programme
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Admission charges
Adults: £10.00
Senior Citizens: £8.00
Students: £6.00
Under 16's: free
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Lively new galleries tell the story 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 advertising 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.
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Collections description
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.
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Key artists and exhibits
Designated Collection
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Articles
Cycling in London - Winner Announced for New Transport Poster
Line drawings take a journey in Overground Uncovered at London Transport Museum
Promoting active travel: cycling activities at London Transport Museum
Celebrate Valentine's Day 2010 with Past Caring: A Celebration of Love in History
The Wonderful Art Of London Underground Posters At London Transport Museum
2008 Museums And Heritage Awards Announced In London
London Transport Museum Art Deco Tube Train Runs Again
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Trails
VE Day 60 Years: London From The Blitz To VE Day
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Available resources
Build a Bus
Taught session (schools)
Future Generator
Digital and online resources; Online game or interactive; Website
Is this the Way Home?
Roleplay or interpreters
Next Stop… London!
Storytelling session (Resource)
Platform Promenade
Roleplay or interpreters
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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