Families visiting London Transport Museum this summer can look forward to a line-up of activities that will get children learning all about the capital, its transport and its environment
in a fun and engaging way.
From 20 July to 1 September visitors can take part in green-themed workshops, crafts and story-time sessions inspired by tales of ingenuity from London’s transport past and present, and how these can inspire hope for a greener London of tomorrow.
Highlights will include model vehicle making, an interactive storytelling session inspired by the wildlife of London’s parks, and a soundscape workshop where families can create the sounds of an imagined future London using everyday objects.
Children can also explore the ‘Green Journey Garden’ installation, a tactile display that will get families thinking about the causes of climate change and its impact on London.
See the full programme via
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/summer-family-fun.
While at the Museum families can also see real buses, trams and Tube trains from 200 years of the capital’s transport history, learn how to drive a modern-day Elizabeth line train in the
Future Engineers gallery and climb aboard a fleet of mini vehicles in the All Aboard play zone.
Families can head to the Museum’s café, run by the popular eatery Benugo from 11:00-17:00 to grab a bite to eat while enjoying views over Covent Garden piazza. Visitors can also browse a fantastic range of exclusive transport inspired toys, gifts, homeware, poster artwork and games in the Museum’s shop.
The summer holiday activities are part of London Transport Museum’s Enjoyment to Employment scheme that tackles the engineering and green skills shortage in the UK transport sector by turning childhood enthusiasm into future careers. The programme is sponsored by ABM, Cubic Transportation Systems, Hitachi Rail, Sopra Steria, Telent and Transport for London.
Ticket information
Timed tickets to visit London Transport Museum can be booked online in advance at www.ltmuseum.co.uk. Adult tickets are £24 and allow free return day-time entry for a whole year. Plus, kids go free!
