All aboard for festive fun! With special family activities and the chance to meet Father Christmas!
Ho Ho Ho - Santa will be landing his sleigh at the Museum to meet families from 23 November until 23 December, until of course he heads back to the North Pole. Discover a wonderful, magical winter scene in our Transportorium Garden where little ones can climb aboard Santa’s interactive sleigh adorned with buttons, bells and lights for imaginative play. Santa’s helpful elves will be on hand to welcome families and help them take the perfect festive family photo.
Santa’s SEND Friendly Morning: Sunday 15 December 8:30 – 10:00
Children with special educational needs, disabled children and their families can meet Santa and enjoy the Museum outside of regular hours. Tickets for this festive Family Explorer Morning are free for one adult and accompanying children, but must be booked in advance; Family Explorer Event | London Transport Museum
Transport characters from Christmases past
Term-time weekends 23 November to 20 December | Daily 21 December to 5 January
It’s not just Santa and the elves who’ll be greeting guests this Christmas. Over term- time weekends and daily across the school holidays, four of the Museum’s most popular costumed characters will be waiting to share in the festive cheer. Meet a Victorian Lady and Alf Gaunt a tram passenger, an Auxiliary Fire Service Wartime Volunteer and Sydney the Caribbean Conductor. Each day two characters will be sharing their stories and Christmas connections to the London transport network.
Festive Family Trail
Daily from Saturday 23 November to Monday 5 January (ex. 24 to 26 December)
Visitors can also follow the festive trail across the Museum’s galleries, exploring transport history as they go. From horse drawn trams to Routemaster buses and vintage Tube carriages to moving projected posters, there’s enough to keep the whole family entertained right through to 2025.
Stop by the shop
Why not stock up on stocking fillers at the London Transport Museum shop. With a huge array of transport inspired gifts visitors sure to find something for everyone on their lists.
Christmas at the cafe
Feast your senses with festive treats at the Museum Cafe. Enjoy tasty Christmas ciabattas, indulge in a mince pie bakewell and toast an unforgettable day out with a millionaire hot chocolate.
All festive family activities are free with your Museum tickets and kids go free!
Christmas at London Transport Museum: 23 November - 5 January 2025
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 7BB
Opening times
- Museum galleries and Shop
- Every day 10:00 - 18:00
Last entry 17:00 - Museum cafe open 10:00 - 18:00
Further information on Christmas at London Transport Museum: www.ltmuseum.co.uk/christmas