October half term: Perfect posters
Family activities this half term
Bring your family to the Museum over the October half term to enjoy creative activities inspired by the amazing artworks in our new Global Poster Gallery.
Look out for an artist and their muse as you explore our galleries, and take inspiration from the colourful posters on display. Learn about the colours used on London’s buses, Tubes and trains and discover how some of these choices have become world-famous!
Kids can get crafty designing a perfect transport poster, settle in for a lively puppet theatre show, or join a trail through our galleries to track down a secret artwork.
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What's happening?
Out of the Frame Puppet Theatre
Recommended for families and children aged 7 years and under. Sessions take place daily at 11:30, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:00
Enjoy an immersive, interactive puppet show with songs, movement and games. Kids will love singing along with Charlie the Copper, Pebbles the Penguin and Simran the Seamstress – characters who have come to life from their iconic posters – helping them find their way back home.
Making a Message art workshop
Recommended for children aged 7-14. Sessions take place Monday – Friday at 11:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 15:30
Sharpen both pencils and your mind as you design your own poster and learn how to think like an artist! Explore how words and pictures combine to convey powerful information, and create your own inspirational poster.
Join the Puzzling Poster Trail
Suitable for all ages, running every day
Work as a team to crack the codes and uncover co-ordinates on this challenging family quest. Solve the puzzles to reveal mystery Transport for London posters, encountering fun facts and fascinating objects along the way.
Canvas Corner
Suitable for all ages. Drop-in sessions run every day
Get hands-on and learn more about the brilliant artists behind London’s transport posters, past and present. Try out different drawing materials, techniques and styles, and contribute to our collage wall to help produce a giant image.
Festive poster competition
Suitable for all ages. Drop-in sessions run every day
Flex your festive drawing skills and create an eye-catching seasonal poster to enter into our competition. We’ve got a special prize for the winner - as well the chance to have your poster on show here in the Museum.
Climb on board!
Don’t miss your chance to climb aboard historic trains, trams and buses – including an iconic red Routemaster and vintage 1938 stock Tube train. Learn to ‘drive’ an Elizabeth line train in the Future Engineers gallery, and get hands-on with our interactive exhibits.
Fun for toddlers
In our All Aboard playzone, little ones will love playing bus conductors, repairing a mini Tube train with toy spanners, and working in the ‘Lost Property Office’
More to explore
Visit our new Global Poster Gallery and discover the history of poster art and design through the How to Make a Poster exhibition. Explore our Legacies exhibition to hear the stories of Caribbean people who have shaped London’s transport history and culture.
Food and drink
Grab a tasty bite to eat for lunch or take a break with coffee and cake at our café bar Canteen, while enjoying the views over the Covent Garden Piazza.
Shopping
Browse through our shop for a memento of your day: choose from our exclusive ranges of transport-inspired toys, gifts, homeware and vintage posters.
Tickets
Adult tickets offer free return entry for a whole year – and kids go free! All family activities are included at no extra charge with your Museum admission.
Book your tickets and timed-entry slots in advance online.
Family visits
We're an award-winning day out for kids and families! Check out our guide to visiting us with your little ones.
Enjoy singing and story sessions every week and explore our collection with special events every school holiday.
It's easy to get to London Transport Museum by Underground, bus, rail, boat, car or bicycle
Location
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
United Kingdom