- Saturday 15 June 2024, 11:00-13:00
- Saturday 15 June 2024, 14:00-16:00
- Saturday 13 July 2024, 11:00-13:00
- Saturday 13 July 2024, 14:00-16:00
- Saturday 17 August 2024, 11:00-13:00
- Saturday 17 August 2024, 14:00-16:00
Tour information
Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, west London.
From Edward Johnston’s iconic roundel and the font you can see all over the network, to Harry Beck’s pioneering Underground map, our knowledgeable volunteer guides will unlock the design icons that make London’s transport system recognisable around the world.
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. Design Icons tours take approximately 2 hours.
Topics that may be covered in a Design Icons 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):
The evolution of the TfL roundel
Edward Johnston and the Johnston font
Historic underground maps and Harry Beck’s world-famous map design
The Routemaster bus
Please note that the art and poster stores are small spaces. Read our event FAQ for more information.
Tickets
Standard: £13
Concessions (Student with valid ID, over 65, disabled visitors, LTM Friends): £11
Disabled visitor’s carer/companion: Free
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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.
Related content
The roundel, the symbol of London's public transport and a powerful icon of the city, is over 100 years old. Discover its history, from humble beginnings to a unified corporate identity we know today.
Edward Johnston was responsible for creating the iconic Johnston typeface a century ago for London Underground. Since its introduction, this lettering has come to represent not just London’s transport but the idea of London itself.
London’s diagrammatic Underground map can truly be described as a design classic. See how the map has evolved from tracing the first railways in the Capital to encompassing an integrated network that covers ever growing distances.
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