On Friday 9 September at 18:45 London Transport Museum is hosting a ‘street party’ style Museum Late to celebrate the opening of the Elizabeth line, the capital’s new railway. Guests can take a seat around a giant street party table and indulge their nostalgia with games and creative activities each inspired by a different decade of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the line’s royal namesake. Think hopscotch and Snakes and Ladders to wristband making, all led by quirky costumed historical characters from whichever decade you find yourself in.
A line-up of lively short talks will explore the secrets of the Elizabeth line, from its pre-war origins to how the Museum has been documenting its journey for future museum visitors. In a fun pub-style quiz guests can also test their knowledge of London’s latest railway line and build their very own railway station in a crafty and creative challenge.
Elizabeth line-inspired purple cocktails will be served at the bar and the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions can be explored after dark. ‘Drive’ an Elizabeth line train in the Future Engineers gallery, climb aboard historic buses, Tube trains and trams from days gone by and discover the secrets of London’s disused Underground stations in the award-winning Hidden London exhibition in the Global Gallery.
Elizabeth line Museum Late programme:
Take a seat around the event’s centre-piece – a giant Elizabeth line street party table. Indulge your nostalgia with games and creative activities each inspired by a different decade of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the line’s royal namesake. Think hopscotch, Snakes and Ladders and wristband making, all led by quirky costumed historical characters from whichever decade you find yourself.
· Listen to a lively line-up of short talks exploring hidden stories of the Elizbeth line:
Chris Nix, the Museum’s Assistant Director of Collections and Engagement, will reveal how early plans for the railway we know today as the Elizabeth line were first proposed more than 100 years ago. Hear about these historic plans and original pre-war architectural designs from the 1930s.
Documentary curator Rosamund Lily West will share how London Transport Museum has been documenting the modern-day story of the Elizabeth line in her talk. Hear about the contemporary objects, artefacts and artworks are being added to the Museum’s collection for visitors of future, from tunnelling machine parts to posters and moquette.
· Put on your purple thinking cap and test your knowledge about London’s latest line in a fun pub-style quiz. Search the museum’s galleries to discover hidden answers and fascinating facts to be in with a chance to win purple Elizabeth line merchandise from the Museum’s shop
· Take part in a creative and crafty challenge to imagine and build your own Elizabeth line station. Show off your design skills as you take inspiration from the striking architecture of the line’s new stations at locations including Paddington, Tottenham Court Road, Whitechapel, Custom House and Woolwich.
· Enjoy delicious Elizabeth-line purple inspired cocktails, along with wine, craft beers and soft drinks from the bar.
Visit the London Transport Museum shop to get your hands on a range of sell-out Elizabeth line merchandise, including purple moquette pattern socks, scarves and throws, as well as eye-catching limited-edition t-shirts featuring a modern adaptation of a classic London Transport poster by surrealist artist Man Ray.
Ticket information
Adult tickets cost £15 and £12 for concessions. Over 18s only. Tickets must be booked in advance at https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/elizabeth-line-late
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