Where: Covent Garden Piazza, WC2

What: The london transport museum follows the development of mass transit in london from its origins in 1829 though to the current day.

Using a wide spectrum of materials and media, including vehicles, rolling stock, posters, signs, uniforms, photographs, maps and engineering drawings, the transport museum takes visitors thought the many stages in the development of london's transport system.

Historic vehicles and exhibits on show include early steam and electric locomotives, horse-buses, motor buses (including the famous ‘B’ type), tram cars, trolley buses, posters, tickets and signs.

Housed in a magnificent Victorian structure, with cast iron arcades and glazed clerestories, it has hands-on working exhibits plus the very latest interactive displays, art and history galleries, and a regular programme of events and activities. This is a must for children.

Nearest underground station: Covent Garden

Museum opening times: Daily 10:00 - 18:00, Friday 11:00 - 18:00, last admission 17:15,
closed 24, 25 & 26 December.

Admission: (2005) Adult £5.95, OAP's and Student (with ID) £4.50, free for children under 16 years of age when accompanied by an adult.

Website: ltmuseum.co.uk