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London Transport Museum

Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB, England
44 020 7379 6344
As featured in London for young kids
Ranked #123 of 821 attractions in London
4.0 of 5 stars 169 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: This museum whisks you on a journey of London's transportation system since 1800, through fascinating and colorful displays, bus and tube simulators...... more » Owner description: This museum whisks you on a journey of London's transportation system since 1800, through fascinating and colorful displays, bus and tube simulators and many family-friendly interactive games and activities. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Fantastic museum: display, interactive activities, simulators, great cafe (Upper Desk - if the menu is limited, quality offered is pretty good) and a very friendly staff. As other Museum (like the V&A), the shop offers a great range of quality items. if you are visiting London and want to avoid the tat available in some tourist shops, you'll find some... More

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Waikoloa, Hawaii
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Loved the trains and the ability to sit in the antique trains. We were there on a holiday so there were many families. It is a great way for the children to learn about transportation and have the ability to climb about the trains and busses. More

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See 8 more reviews by C W for London
Lyon, France
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Conveniently located in Covent Garden, the transport museum offers a great view of the history of transport in London. It's particularly geared at the kids with activities to lead them through and engage. Lots of buttons to press, things to climb into, interactive exhibits and stamps to collect as you go through. The gift shop is worth visiting as well. More

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See 6 more reviews by SFExpat for London
Durham, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This museum has a great combination for all ages with lots of vehicles, interactive exhibits and interesting exhibits on historic and current London transit and its impact on city, suburb, and global development. Especially good for people investigating the complexity of development in terms of technology, financing, and more. Try to avoid field trip times if you are trying to... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very pleasant little museum. It draws people in who are mooching around Covent Garden market area - especially those bored with shops. I particularly recommend it for people with tired feet, bored with trailing around after their partner / children who are looking for 'that special pair of shoes' etc. For British people over about forty five... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of our favourite museums, when I ask my 8 year old son which museum is his favourite this is the answer - lots of interactivity, people to answer questions - the chance to drive a tube train - great cafe too. It is the right size for children - not a vast space so that they whine... More

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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
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Great for kids and adults alike, set in Covent Garden. More

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London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Its one of the best museums in london. Informative and well presented. Interactive. Great for kids and adults. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I really enjoyed the Transport Museum as a child and was looking forward to revisiting the "new and improved" museum. My children enjoyed the trail (probably above anything else) but I was disappointed and don't think it offered great value for money, especially when you compare it with places like the Science Museum and Natural History museum, which have more... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Tube simaltor is the best in the world and the old tubes is great More

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