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  1. Blog category
    •  Welcome Aboard

    Hope springs eternal

    By Elizabeth McKay, , 2 minute read

    After a rollercoaster of closures and cancellations, what does it mean to 'reopen the Museum better'? Find out how we've adapted our programmes, improved our galleries and delivered inspiring new projects in this blog by the Museum's COO Elizabeth McKay.

    A gallery with fake grass on the floor and digital screens on the side
  2. Blog category
    •  Welcome Aboard
    •  Families

    What's in store for families and schools

    By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute read

    Now that we've reopened our doors, we're back on track to deliver our fantastic programmes for families and schools, starting with fun activities at the Museum in Covent Garden and at the Museum Depot in Acton during May half term.

    A man and two children walking between two vintage trains
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    •  Welcome Aboard

    A new spring in our step

    By Geoff Rowe, , 2 minute read

    Find out how we've refreshed our galleries and displays, and how we're going to keep you and our team safe, to give you the best experience of the Museum when we reopen on 17 May 2021.

    Two red buses and traffic light
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    •  Collections
    •  Posters

    Transported by Music – The delightful links between transport and opera

    By Elizabeth McKay, , 2 minute read

    Discover the surprising links between transport and opera in this blog by Elizabeth McKay, the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer, inspired by a recent online event with Dr Harry Brünjes, Chairman of the English National Opera and the London Coliseum Theatre.

    A train carrying costumed characters on a theatre stage
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    •  Contemporary Curators
    •  Collections

    A brief history of tran-sports!

    By Ellie Miles, , 1 minute read

    Did you know that London Underground has its own football league? And that London transport sports teams history dates back to the early twentieth century? Contemporary Curator Ellie Miles tells you more in this blog.

    Six football players wearing a blue kit standing in line in front of two red double decker buses
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    •  Welcome Aboard

    Shaping the future (and making lemonade)

    By Elizabeth McKay, , 5 minute read

    As the arts & heritage sector still grapples with the aftermath of months in lockdown, new ways to engage with audiences have emerged. Our Chief Operating Officer looks at how London Transport Museum and other organisations around the world are paving the way for re-imagined live experience.

     A banner sign saying Welcome Aboard with a white train and red bus in the background
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    •  Welcome Aboard

    Opening the Museum Depot for a new summer season

    By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute read

    We are getting ready to open the doors to our Museum Depot this summer. Find out what we have in store for our visitors.

    View of three historic trains, one yellow, one red and one white and green
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    •  Welcome Aboard

    Keeping our visitors and staff safe

    By Geoff Rowe, , 3 minute read

    We are working hard to ensure that the Museum is safe for visitors and staff when we reopen in September. Find out more about the measures we are putting in place.

    A man and two children sitting on a bench at a tube station and wearing face masks