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Visiting as a family

The Museum is a great place for your family to have fun together and discover the history of London’s famous transport network. You can visit the Museum 363 days a year.

We also host events for families throughout the year at both the Museum and our Depot. Check our Events page for more information!

Our programme includes:

  • School holiday activities
  • Interactives throughout many of our galleries
  • Term-time singing and story sessions for under-5s
  • Activities at the Museum Depot in Acton
  • Events for families with Special Educational Needs
  • Family volunteering

What's on for families

Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy from home, from making Christmas decorations to watching winter story videos, playing online games with our collections and downloading transport-themed printables.

Routemaster engineering drawing showing several cross sections

We're an award-winning day out for kids and families! Check out our guide to visiting us with your little ones.

A grandmother and child building a tunnel from foam blocks

Enjoy singing and story sessions every week and explore our collection with special events every school holiday.

Young children at a table of crafts

Enjoy the Museum at a quieter time, free from the general public, and with many of the gallery sounds turned off.

A young boy in green top in the bottom right of the image looking at the camera pointing over the banner towards two Tube cars in the background. A young girl is standing behind him looking out at the trains.

Make the most of your visit to the Museum with our top family picks for the best things to do while you're here

Green stamper trail card being help by young child and adult

Our All Aboard playzone is full of mini vehicles and perfect for kids age 0-7 to dress up, try out the interactive activities and play in!

Three children in the All Aboard play area

Special events and sessions for families with children under 5 years old at the Museum or in Acton.

A young boy with a Museum facilitator holding a strap hanger

We aim to...

Provide information and stories about our displays that are accessible to all families

Offer exhibitions and events at the Museum and Depot that all families can enjoy

Support families with building skills such as communication, team work and confidence

Help families visiting for the first time so they have a great time and want to come again

Welcome returning families and make their visit as enjoyable as the first

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