The London Transport Museum shows the evolution of London public transport through time. The museum was re-opened in 1980 in the old “flower garden” in the popular Covent Garden district. The main location in Covent Garden is open for the public every day, and recently it was re-opened after a two—year renovation. The other location, located in Acton, is famous for its museum storage, and primarily the storage is open on work days throughout the year.
The main exhibition is located in the Victorian building made of glass and steel, which was primarily designed to be a flower, fruit and vegetable market. It was designed by William Rogers in 1871, and the building is located between Russell, Tavistock, and Wellington streets, to the south of the Old Square.
Various exhibitions of the museum include a huge number of photographs which depict the evolution of the London public transport system, to the first billboards which served to persuade the local people to use the public transport system. All of the items in the museum are displayed in chronological order, so visitors will easily see the evolution of the public transport system of London. The museum also boasts the oldest public bus in London, one which was horse-drawn, the first locomotives from the time of the oldest railways, as well as a sketch of the first double-deckers in London.
Ticket price for the museum of transport
Regular ticket price £ 16.50
Reduced ticket price £ 15.50 - for students and seniors
Free admission for under 18 years
Museum opening hours
Every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
photo credit London Transport Museum - website of the museum
