London Transport Museum in Covent Garden is opening its doors after-hours on Friday 19 May for a Museum Late inspired by London nightlife.
Dazzling West End shows and historic music venues, cosy comedy clubs, lively street performances and memorable meals from late night food vendors. London at night is a world unto itself, beloved by city dwellers and visitors to the capital alike.
London’s public transport has been at the heart of the capital’s nightlife for over 200 years, helping people access all that the city has to offer. From the first ever night bus service that started operating 110 years ago, to the introduction of the Night Tube in 2016, as well as a long-held tradition of using brilliant poster design to promote the city’s cultural attractions on the network.
London Transport Museum’s upcoming ‘London Nights’ Late will celebrate this special part of life in London, with an evening of fascinating short talks, crafts, and activities that explore the many faces of the city at night.
At the Museum Late you can:
Be immersed in weird and wonderful tales of London at night from a former black cab driver turned Hidden London tour guide, Aaron Oliver
Learn about the importance of London’s LGBTQI+ spaces and how to protect them with Anne Onwusiri from campaign group Friends of the Joiners Arms
Get stuck into themed craft activities – create an LED-illuminated London skyline
Take part in a special trail through the Museum galleries to be in with the chance of winning a prize
Put your night-time knowledge to the test in a pub-style quiz hosted by Drag artist Shardeazy Afrodesiak
Try your hand at being an Elizabeth line train driver in the Future Engineers gallery
Check out the award-winning Hidden London exhibition in the Global Gallery and discover the secrets of London’s disused Underground stations before it closes this summer
Grab a drink and relax to a soundtrack of electronic hits
Explore the Legacies: London Transport’s Caribbean Workforce exhibition on show at the Museum which looks at the contribution people of Caribbean heritage have made to London and beyond
Complete the night with a delicious takeaway from themed pop-up food vendors
Tickets cost: £15, concessions £12. Over 18s only.
Book online at ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/friday-late/museum-late-london-nights
