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Art and Poster Store Tour
About the event
Immerse yourself in the rich design heritage of London’s transport while exploring a selection of posters from our world-class collection, and rarely seen original artworks. Immerse yourself in the rich design heritage of London’s transport while exploring a selection of posters from our world-class collection, and rarely seen original artworks. Explore the artwork store and poster store at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, west London with our knowledgeable volunteer guides, and hear the story behind London Underground poster commissioning, from its roots in 1908 to later collaborations with a diverse group of renowned artists. All of our tours are aimed at an adult audience, but older children with a keen interest in transport or design may also enjoy them. Art and Poster tours last approximately 1.5 hours. Topics that might be covered in an Art and Poster tour include: As this is a working depot, objects and vehicles can be moved at short notice, so it’s not guaranteed that all these topics will be covered. Duration: 90 minutes. From April, this tour will last 2 hours. Times: Saturdays, throughout the day. Tickets: Adult: £20 / £19 concession / £16 local resident Child 4-17 years of age: £11 / £8.80 local resident The art and poster stores are small spaces, and we recommend that you read our event FAQ for more information. For access information, please visit our Accessibility page. Please ensure you have read the Terms & Conditions before booking your ticket. Looking to visit London Transport Museum as a private group? We have a range of tour options to suit private groups and Travel Trade partners.




