Acton Transport Museum Open Weekend

Local treasure trove of over 320,000 objects welcomes the public

Acton Transport Museum Depot is open to the public just three times a year and will be throwing its doors open this weekend  (Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September).

For the September Open Weekend, there will be a host of talks/films and activities for all the family.

Discover how the creation of new rail routes transformed the lives of city dwellers and continue to play a significant role in how residents and visitors travel around London.

Highlights include:

• Hear from Tube expert Oliver Green and award-winning photographer Benjamin Graham about the history of the tube and join them for a special book signing afterwards
• London has more mainline termini than any other city in the world. Learn more about the stations, history and the neighbourhoods that surround them 
• See how London Bridge was transformed by the Thameslink programme into a triple award-winning station
• Discover the colourful history of the iconic fabric that makes up the Underground's seats
• Peek inside the Small Object Store with our knowledgeable guides
• Watch a screening of the BAFTA award-winning film short Terminus (1961, Schlesinger)
• Meet costumed characters 
• Enjoy family craft activities
• Take a scenic tour of Acton on a heritage bus or ride on our Miniature Railway

Date: Saturday and Sunday 28 and 29 September 2019
Location: Museum Depot, Acton
Time: 11:00 to 17:00, with last admissions at 16:00
Tickets: Adults £12; Concessions £10; Children and LTM Friends go free

September 26, 2019