- Friday 10 May 2024, 11:00-13:00
- Friday 10 May 2024, 14:00-16:00
- Friday 24 May 2024, 11:00-13:00
- Friday 24 May 2024, 14:00-16:00
- Friday 28 June 2024, 11:00-13:00
- Friday 28 June 2024, 14:00-16:00
Tour information
Learn about the history of London transport as you take a tour round London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, west London. With a knowledgeable volunteer guide, see highlights from our collection, from historic vehicles, signs and maps to some unusual and unexpected items!
Discover the story of London’s public transport from its horse-drawn beginnings, taking in rare and unusual vehicles along the way, as well as pioneering engineering equipment, and a glimpse into our collection of transport signs.
All of our tours are aimed at an adult audience, but older children with a keen interest in transport or design may also enjoy them. Depot Discovery tours take approximately 2 hours.
Topics that may be covered in a Depot Discovery tour (please note that this is a working depot. Objects and vehicles can be moved at short notice, so it’s not guaranteed that all these topics will be covered):
An introduction to the Depot
Historic buses, including horsepower, motor buses such as B Type, and early examples of ‘hybrid’ technology, RT Type and Routemaster
Historic trams
History of the London Underground, including examples of rolling stock
Maps and signage
Gallery
Tickets
Tickets
Before 1 April
- Standard: £13
- Concessions (Student with valid ID, over 65, disabled visitors, LTM Friends): £10
- Disabled visitor’s carer/companion: Free
From 1 April onwards
- Standard: £14
- Concessions (Student with valid ID, over 65, disabled visitors, LTM Friends): £11
- Disabled visitor’s carer/companion: Free
Please ensure you have read the Terms & Conditions before booking your ticket.
Other depot events
Depot Open Days: London by Design
Join us for three days celebrating the history of London Transport design, and explore our collections store with its treasure trove of over 320,000 objects.
Cab It!
Get into the driver’s seat! Guided by our specialist volunteers, experience an Underground train from the driver’s cab and explore a variety of static vehicles built between 1930 and 1983 – including the Museum’s 1938 Tube stock.
Design icons tours
Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs. From the iconic roundel and font to Harry Beck’s pioneering Underground map.
Depot Open Days: From Past to Present
Join us at the Museum Depot in Acton, west London to discover the story of transport past and present, imagine what a green future could look like for London, and explore this treasure trove of over 320,000 objects.
Depot Open Days: Connecting the Capital
Tubes, trams, bicycles, buses and cable cars have all played their part helping people navigate London. Discover almost 200 years of transport history in our collections store, with its treasure trove of over 320,000 objects.
Art and poster store tour
Immerse yourself in the rich design heritage of London’s transport while exploring a selection of posters from our world-class collection, and rarely seen original artworks.
Depot discovery tours
Learn about the history of London transport as you take a tour round the Depot to see highlights from our collection, from historic vehicles, signs and maps to some unusual and unexpected items!
Depot family tours
Exclusively for family groups, join us at our Museum Depot for a highlights tour of our bus and train shed to uncover the stories of some of the very special vehicles in our collection.
Location
Acton Depot
2 Museum Way, 118-120 Gunnersbury Ln
Acton
London
W3 9BQ
United Kingdom