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London Transport Museum

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London Transport Museum

Iconic London buses. © London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum (LTM) is a museum located in Covent Garden, London. The museum covers all aspects of the city transportation, from the classical red buses to the London Underground trains.

The best time to visit this museum is as soon as they open at 10 am or in the afternoon at  3 pm. These are the best times to avoid the crowds.

A full tour of the museum will you take at least 2 hours.

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What is the London Transport Museum?

The London Transport Museum is a transport museum. It is considered one of the most important museums of this kind in the world, boasting the richest and most valuable heritage of vehicles and documents of a transport nature in Europe.

When was the London Transport Museum built?

Originally it was a flower market designed in 1871. In 1971 the market moved out and  it  has been home to the museum since 1980.

Who built the London Transport Museum?

The original building was designed by William Rogers in 1871. It was a typical Victorian iron and glass building.

Why was the London Transport Museum built?

It was created to  explore the heritage of London and its transport system over the last 200 years.

General informations

Useful information for your visit to the London Transport Museum.

Location

It is located inside the Victorian Flower Garden in Covent Garden.

The address is: Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB

Opening hours

To visit the London Transport Museum the times are as follows:

  • Open daily: 10 am – 6 pm. 

Last admission will be at 5:15 pm

How to get to the London Transport Museum

To reach the London Transport Museum:

Metro: Covent Garden, Piccadilly line.

Buses: Strand or Aldwych, RV1, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23 and 139.

Attractions nearby

  • Covent Garden (120 m)
  • National Portrait Gallery (508 m)
  • National Gallery (589 m)
  • Trafalgar Square (616 m)
  • Sir John Soane’s Museum (641 m)
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