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  1. Blog category
    •  Contemporary Curators

    Women’s Safety and Welfare - A new collecting project

    17 May 2022, 2 minute read

    As part of a new collecting project documenting women’s safety and welfare on the transport network, we are hosting an event at the Museum on 23 May 2022 to discuss these issues across the heritage sector. Find out more in this blog by Documentary Curator, Rosamund West.

    Upskirting poster on display on a platform
  2. Blog category
    •  Contemporary Curators

    'I helped open the Elizabeth line' - Documenting contemporary transport history

    9 May 2022, 2 minute read

    Documentary Curator Rosamund West shares her memories of the Elizabeth line trial operations day at Woolwich station.

    A tote bag with an Elizabeth line roundel sign
  3. Blog category
    •  Welcome Aboard

    Hope springs eternal

    By Elizabeth McKay, 11 June 2021, 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
  4. Blog category
    •  Welcome Aboard
    •  Families

    What's in store for families and schools

    By Fenella Goodhart, 21 May 2021, 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
  5. Blog category
    •  Welcome Aboard

    Let's get digital! Discover the Museum's new and improved displays

    By Sau-Fun Mo, 12 May 2021, 2 minute read

    With upgraded digital screens and information points, interactive displays and new digital installations, the Museum has never looked better! Find out more in this blog by our Head of Design & Presentation, Sau-Fun Mo.

    A child crawling on the floor of the London by Design gallery
  6. Blog category
    •  Welcome Aboard

    A new spring in our step

    By Geoff Rowe, 3 May 2021, 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
  7. Blog category
    •  Director's Blog
    •  Welcome Aboard

    Director's Blog - Welcome aboard (again)!

    By Sam Mullins, OBE, 19 April 2021, 2 minute read

    Our Director Sam Mullins reveals what's in store at the Museum when we reopen on 17 May 2021.

    Families in the Museum
  8. Blog category
    •  Contemporary Curators
    •  Collections

    A brief history of tran-sports!

    By Ellie Miles, 11 September 2020, 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