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Groups

Is your community group interested in making a visit to London Transport Museum? If you are, the community learning team at the Museum would love to work with you.

The Museum offers a welcoming space for a fun day out with thousands of objects on display, from vehicles to visual art. Our diverse collection provides inspiration for learning and creativity and a fantastic opportunity to share stories.

We understand that organising a trip can be difficult, so here are some tips to make it as easy as possible. 

Tickets

To make sure the Museum can accommodate everyone in your group it’s best to book ahead. There are discounts for groups with ten or more adults (tickets valid for one day only). Children go free.

Find out more about group bookings on our tickets page.

Your community group may be eligible for free tickets by joining our Community Access Scheme. More information can be found on our Community Access Scheme page.

Plan your route

The easiest way to get to the Museum is by public transport.

To plan your route see our Getting Here page.

Closest Underground stations: Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Embankment, Charing Cross and Temple

Closest bus routes: Strand or Aldwych (RV1, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 139)

Bus route 15 is a heritage route, so you could arrive in style on board an original Routemaster bus, which stops at Aldwych, close to the Museum.

Discover the collection

The Museum tells the story of London’s transport from 1800 to the present day, and takes a peep into the future too. Our Museum Guide can help you find your way around. 

Visiting with children in the group? Discover the top things to see and do as a family at the Museum.

Something to eat?

Canteen can be found above the shop at the main entrance. At weekends a second cafe is available inside the Museum on the ground floor. There is also a small area inside the Museum where you can eat your own picnic. 

To find out more visit our Facilities page.

Get more from your visit

There are resources you can use to help you enjoy your visit even more. Everything from trails to online videos. Take a look at our community resources section below to find out more.  

Share your experience

Connect with the Museum on TwitterFacebook and Instagram and share your experiences. Post comments about your visit too. We look forward to hearing from you.

Resources

Whether your group is researching a specific topic or just looking forward to exploring the Museum, we have a range of different resources for you!

Before and after your visit

Pre-visit activities

Before you visit the Museum, why not take part in some fun activities with your group that have been inspired by our collection.

Collections Online

You can explore the Museum’s collections even before you arrive by browsing our Collections online. You can see over 270,000 records online, including many objects not available to see in the Museum or at the Depot.

YouTube

The Museum’s YouTube channel has over 150 different films. Find out more about the Museum’s collections from the perspective of other community groups, staff, curators, artists and industry professionals. We recommend:

Depot Discoveries: A behind-the-scenes insight into some of the objects and vehicles on display at our Depot in Acton.

Tube map covers: Take a closer look at the art works created for the Tube map by the artists who made them. 

During your visit

Download four unique tours of the Museum galleries, created by clients from St Mungo’s. Their personalised tours were inspired by topics and objects that caught their imagination. What will catch your eye?

Suggested activity: Invite the members of your group to make up their own tours based on objects and stories that interest them. Encourage them to find one object on each floor that they like. Ask them to describe to the group why they like the object and what made it stand out.

Adventure on the Underground: A story and guide book for families learning English

A story created by families from All Souls School in Westminster and designed for families learning English. Read the text as a full story, or use it to tour around the Museum. Follow Cool Mouse and his friends as he explores objects in the collection.

Planning your visit

Discover our galleries and exhibitions, including Legacies: London Transport's Caribbean Workforce and Hidden London, and some of the Museum's must-see objects!

Two people looking out across the Museum

We are committed to ensuring that every visit matters, as does every interaction with our customers. Find out how we are making sure the Museum is accessible for everyone.

Two red Routemaster buses and a blue and yellow Leyland bus at London Transport Museum. In the foreground, the bottom of traffic light showing a green light is visible

It's easy to get to London Transport Museum by Underground, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle

Two women standing in front of a large vintage map