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    •  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
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    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
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    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
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    Opening the Museum Depot for a new summer season

    By Fenella Goodhart, 20 July 2020, 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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    Keeping our visitors and staff safe

    By Geoff Rowe, 9 July 2020, 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
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    How can we use design to support the new ‘normal’?

    By Sau-Fun Mo, 24 June 2020, 3 minute read

    Our Head of Design looks at how new signage and wayfinding systems are going to become an essential part of everyone’s journey, be it for business, school, leisure or essential, after months of lockdown.

    A collage of health and safety signs
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    Inspiring curiosity at London Transport Museum

    By Fenella Goodhart, 12 June 2020, 2 minute read

    Find out how we have been keeping the Museum alive in your hearts, minds and across your digital devices during lockdown.

    A teacher inspiring children
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    Preparation! Preparation! Preparation!

    By Geoff Rowe, 28 May 2020, 2 minute read

    While the Museum remains closed, the team are not standing still. We've been cleaning and preparing every part of the Museum to get ready to welcome visitors again soon.

    A wide shot of London Transport Museum with two red double decker buses in the foreground and historic buses in the background