Calling all students, welcome to the Capital - Museum Late, 6 October
London Transport Museum Late: ‘London Calling’
Friday 6 October 2023 , 18:45 to 22:00
London Transport Museum is throwing open its doors after hours to students and newcomers to the capital. The Museum Late event, ‘London Calling,’ is taking place on Friday 6 October. Tube fancy dress, a scavenger hunt, workshops, tours, drinks, and music are just a few things on the programme.
In-between activities attendees will be able to explore the Museum after hours. ‘London Calling’ offers a chance for students and young adults to get to meet new people and discover things to do in London. Opportunities to explore careers will be available.
Take part in the Tube Station Sashay by coming dressed as your favourite Tube station. The best costume of the night will receive a prize. The first prize will be a London Underground light box – a lamp in the shape of the iconic Tube roundel
Embark on a scavenger hunt to discover London’s icons and legendary history. Uncover historic vehicles, people, events, places and designs in the Museum’s galleries to be in with a chance of winning a prize of an iconic London poster
No plus one, no problem. Make connections through Friendship Speed Dating. Start with an icebreaker and do some quickfire drawing while getting to know your fellow Londoners
Sip on a beverage and spark your creativity in an LED light-up retro poster workshop
Get creative with video and enter a short film competition on Instagram or TikTok. Prior to the event create a video on the theme of ‘A Day in London’. Tag @ltmuseum and be in with a chance of winning two London Calling Museum Late tickets and a pair of barman moquette socks – a pattern that can be seen on Tube seating today in London and see your short film screened in the Museum on the night. Entries must be posted on social channels by midday on Friday 15 September 2023. For more details see www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/friday-late/museum-late-london-calling
Test your problem-solving skills in three mini engineering activities. Try a snap circuit challenge, bridge building with blocks, and the Tower of Hanoi puzzle
Join a tour led by London Transport Museum’s Head of Design
Drinks will be available, alongside Mexican food including vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten free options
Adults only. Tickets £15 for students and concessions or £18
Book in advance at www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/friday-late/museum-late-london-calling
London Transport Museum explores the link between transport and growth of London. Explore its galleries and new exhibitions and learn the history of a new city. London’s Calling! Answer and enjoy a night of prizes, art, and music.
Students from the University of West London (UWL) have been collaborating with London Transport Museum to produce this special Museum Late aimed at students and young people who may be new to the Capital. The Museum would like to thank UWL’s students from the London School of Film, Media and Design and Course Leader of the Advertising & Public Relations programme, Kristin Brewe, for their creative ideas, enthusiasm and input into the programming and promotion of the event.
London Transport Museum is best reached by public transport. The nearest stations to London Transport Museum are: Underground: Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Charing Cross, Embankment, Holborn and National Rail: Charing Cross and Waterloo or Boat: Embankment or Westminster pier. Bus: Strand or Aldwych. See the Museum website for more information.
https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/visit/getting-here
Students get reduced fares if they have a Student Oyster card. For tips about how to travel around London while saving money on fares, please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/student-travel
