The London Transport Museum – a fascinating museum with a fabulous gift shop!
Set in a beautiful Victorian iron and glass building that was once home to the Covent Garden market, the London Transport Museum is not only one of our favourite museums in London but also a great shopping spot. If you haven’t been, do plan on some time exploring the museum’s vibrant, fascinating and fun exhibitions dedicated to London’s transport heritage.
Entrance to the London Transport Museum and shop just off Covent Garden
The entrance to the London Transport Museum is at the southeast corner of Covent Garden’s Piazza. Just through the glass doors you’ll find the large gift shop, which is located on two levels. This is where you’ll find the best selection of fun “Mind the Gap,” London Underground and other classic London memorabilia. There’s also a very large selection of books dedicated to London’s transport history along with general London travel books, too. Upstairs you’ll find posters, art reproductions and more in-depth history books and items.
Find London memorabilia, books and great gift ideas at the London Transport Museum shop
After you’re shopped out from Covent Garden and the London Transport Museum gift shop, just head up to the Upper Deck, a little café on the upper level of the gift shop. It’s a great spot for meeting friends, enjoying a coffee break or light meal in Covent Garden. I love having tea at the bar overlooking the shop below and bustling Covent Garden just outside the big glass doors.
A London transport themed cappuccino … how cool is that?!
London Transport Museum
Museum
Monday-Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 18:00 (Last admission 17:15)
Friday 11:00 – 18:00 (Last admission 17:15)
Museum shop
Sunday – Tuesday 10:00 – 18:30
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 – 19:00
Friday 11:00 – 19:00
Upper Deck café bar
Sunday – Tuesday 10:00 – 18:30
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 – 19:00
Friday 11:00 – 19:00
(Image Credits: Marcio Cabral de Moura, Ian Muttoo, Marcus Meissner, MattFromLondon)
