Blog posts
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.
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What's in store for families and schools
By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute readNow 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.
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- Collections
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Transported by Music – The delightful links between transport and opera
By Elizabeth McKay, , 2 minute readDiscover 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.
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- Contemporary Curators
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A brief history of tran-sports!
By Ellie Miles, , 1 minute readDid 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.
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Shaping the future (and making lemonade)
By Elizabeth McKay, , 5 minute readAs 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.
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Opening the Museum Depot for a new summer season
By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute readWe are getting ready to open the doors to our Museum Depot this summer. Find out what we have in store for our visitors.
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- Welcome Aboard
Inspiring curiosity at London Transport Museum
By Fenella Goodhart, , 2 minute readFind out how we have been keeping the Museum alive in your hearts, minds and across your digital devices during lockdown.
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- Contemporary Curators
Contemporary Collecting: An Ethical Toolkit for Museum Practitioners
By Ellie Miles, , 2 minute readContemporary collecting involves people making decisions about preserving lived experience, knowledge, stories and objects and as such can venture into complicated ethical territory. Ellie Miles, together with other Museum practitioners, has created a toolkit which aims to be a useful resource for people embarking on contemporary collecting.