Visiting as a family
Visiting as a family
We know that going out for the day with children can sometimes be difficult. We want to make your visit to the Museum as smooth and easy as possible.
You can find out more about the museum and plan your visit on our Visit section.
Tickets
Kids go free!
Adult tickets to the Museum are valid for 12 months, giving you unlimited daytime entry to the Museum. Kids under 18 go free, and kids under 11 can travel free on many TfL routes.
Travel
All kids under 11 can travel free at any time on buses and trams. Up to four kids under 11 can travel free at any time on Tube, DLR, London Overground, and TfL Rail services when accompanied by an adult. An adult is anyone 16 and over using an adult rate ticket (but not a Group Day Travelcard), pay as you go or travel concession. Excludes Emirates Air Line, Santander Cycles and River services.
If you are pregnant, or are travelling with a pushchair, check out TfL’s resources to make your journey easier.
All Aboard playzone
The Museum’s All Aboard playzone is perfect for younger visitors aged 0-7.
Children can enjoy an interactive fleet of mini vehicles, drive a real bus, repair a mini Tube train with toy spanners, work in the ‘Lost Property Office’ and become a mechanic, riverboat captain, station announcer or driver.
All Aboard is located on the ground floor and level 1 of the Museum.
Look out for the Baby DLR - the Museum’s first dedicated area for babies.
Links to help you plan your visit
Find out answers to all of our frequently asked questions about a visit.
It's easy to get to London Transport Museum by Underground, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle
From cloakroom to toilets, All Aboard playzone to eating areas, find out what facilities to expect when visiting the Museum.
Find out about our Annual Pass options to visit the Museum. Passes are valid for a year, and kids go free!
Make the most of your visit to the Museum with our top family picks for the best things to do while you're here