Explore how London’s growth, culture and society have been intertwined(交织)with its transport system, from 1800 to today.
What is there to see at the London Transport Museum?
Follow the evolution of the red London bus, see the world’s first underground steam train and examine a train carriage dating back to the 1890s.
Design lovers can marvel at the Design for Travel gallery, including pioneering advertising posters and artworks. Spot Harry Beck’s original design for his ground-breaking London underground map.
Get hands-on at interactive galleries, where you can step aboard real buses and trains and have a go on a Tube driving simulator (模拟器).
How can I book tickets?
Tickets must be booked in advance – book London Transport Museum tickets now.
How long does it take to walk around the museum?
With so many fascinating exhibits, you can easily spend at least two hours walking around the London Transport Museum.
Where is the London Transport Museum?
The London Transport Museum is in Covent Garden Piazza, directly opposite the main Covent Garden Market building.
How to get there?
You can walk from the nearest tube station Covent Garden to the London Transport Museum, which takes only two minutes. Leicester Square, Holborn, Charing Cross railway station and Embankment are all within 10 minutes’ walk.
Bus stops on the Strand and Aldwych are a three-minute walk away from the London Transport Museum.
There are Santander Cycles docking points at Southampton Street and Bow Street, both a three-minute walk from the museum.
Child ticket (0-17): Free
Adult ticket: £18.50
Senior ticket (60+): £17.00
1. What do we know about the London Transport Museum?
A.It requires advance booking. |
B.It was designed by Harry Beck. |
C.It provides a train design experience. |
D.It is in the Covent Garden Market building. |
2. Which place is the closest to the museum?
A.The bus stop on the Strand. |
B.Charing Cross Railway Station. |
C.Covent Garden Underground Station. |
D.The Santander Cycles docking point at Bow Street. |
3. How much should Mike pay if he takes his 12-year-old son and 65-year-old parents to the museum?
A.£ 34.00. | B.£ 35.50. | C.£ 52.50. | D.£ 54.00. |