New season of After Dark evening events kick off from September

London Transport Museum will be brightening up dreary autumnal evenings by hosting a brand-new season of themed events on selected Friday nights, starting this September and running until the end of the year.

Hosted by creatives, journalists, writers, scientists and historians, each event features themed activities and quizzes inspired by London’s history, heritage and culture.

The new After Dark events will offer guests the chance to enjoy a post-work culture fix as they explore London Transport Museum’s galleries and exhibitions after hours from 18:30 to 21:00.

Visitors can peruse the Museum free from crowds and catch up with friends with a drink from the pop-up bar, where the Museum’s must-try signature red Routemaster cocktail will be on offer.

Guests can also weave their way through the atmospheric passageways of the award-winning Hidden London exhibition in the Global Gallery - now extended by popular demand – and get a glimpse of what the next decade could hold for life in the Capital in the new London 2030 installation.

In the recently redeveloped London’s Transport at War gallery visitors can learn about the important role London’s transport has played at home and abroad during global conflicts, while a stroll around the London by Design gallery will delight design fans, showcasing the world-famous art and design heritage of the Capital’s transport, from maps to moquette, the iconic seating fabric familiar to all Londoners.

The first event in the new series takes place on Friday 3 September, themed around the Museum’s Hidden London tours of ‘ghost’ stations and other secret sites across the Capital’s transport network. Chris Nix, London Transport Museum’s Assistant Director of Collections and Engagement and Siddy Holloway, Hidden London Engagement Manager and star of the new Yesterday Channel documentary, Secrets of the London Underground, will be hosts for the evening, testing guests knowledge of London’s subterranean sites and secrets in a lively pub-style quiz.

Upcoming After Dark events include: 

Director’s cut
Friday 17 September 2021, 18:30-21:00
A night of transport themed fun, featuring a quiz hosted by dynamic duo Sam Mullins OBE, Director of London Transport Museum and Elizabeth McKay, the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer. Put your London transport trivia skills to the test as the hosts draw from their own extensive knowledge and the Museum’s collection of 200 years of transport history.

On your bike!
Friday 1 October 2021, 18:30-21:00
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or have only just discovered the two-wheeled life, come and join the movement. Hear from historians, researchers, and activists all working to open up the world of cycling to everyone. Special guests giving talks at this event include Hannah Ross, historian and author of Revolutions – How Women Changed The World On Two Wheels, and Jamie Furlong, Research Associate at the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy.

This event is part of the Museum’s 18^-month climate action programme, Climate Crossroads, supported by Mott MacDonald and Cubic Transportation Systems. Climate Crossroads aims to ignite people’s curiosity to shape a greener future.

Mapping your future
Friday 15 October 2021, 18:30-21:00
Tackling climate change presents a huge challenge for generations to come. Hear from young climate scientists trying to sort it all out while preserving their sense of humour, and take part in a quiz that is equal-parts silly and enlightening, hosted by Steve Cross of Science Showoff. Then explore the Museum from a different perspective with a green scavenger hunt.

This event is part of the Museum’s 18^-month climate action programme, Climate Crossroads, supported by Mott MacDonald and Cubic Transportation Systems. Climate Crossroads aims to ignite people’s curiosity to shape a greener future. 

Fontastical games
Friday 12 November 2021, 18:30-21:00
If going full fontal sounds like your type of fun, be bold and join the font of all typographic knowledge Sarah Hyndman for the evening. The author of Why Fonts Matter will present an illuminating quiz about typography in popular culture that will intrigue and delight art and design fans.  

Music of the Underground
Friday 19 November 2021, 18:30-21:00
Music is the lifeblood of London, from iconic performance venues to the world-famous artists to have emerged from the city. The Capital has served as the inspiration for many a song – and so has its transport network. From timeless classics such as The Kink’s Waterloo Sunset, to modern hits like Duffy’s Warwick Avenue, London stations and Tube lines have been referenced in famous tracks time and again. Join us for a celebration of London’s rich musical heritage, with a transport music quiz hosted by DJ and broadcaster Edward Adoo, and of course, a great soundtrack.

Games night
Friday 3 December 2021, 18:30-21:00
Bring your friends or come along to make some new ones at a cozy winter night of fun and board games at the Museum. Explore our galleries on a Museum scavenger hunt, then warm up with a drink from the bar and settle in to play some transport themed board games.

Merry Quizmas
Friday 17 December 2021, 18:30-21:00
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Embrace your inner child with festive craft in the Museum’s seasonal Winter Wonderland, stock up on treats and toys in the Museum shop and take part in our end of year Grand Transport Quiz hosted by none other than Father Christmas himself.