A LONDON museum filled with vintage tube carriages, trains and buses is getting a multi-million makeover.
The London Transport Museum opened almost 50 years ago and will be getting an extensive facelift and will be getting additional exhibition space too.
Designs have been revealed for the Covent Garden attraction showing off its new and colourful entranceway.
It will also get an extra 500 square metres of space for galleries, and there will be environmental upgrades too.
The attraction that’s found inside a Victorian flower market will remain open throughout the works, so visitors won’t miss out.
Inside is a huge collection of historic vehicles, including buses, trains, and early tube carriages.
There are also exhibits on the 200 year history of London’s public transport, like original maps and posters.
The London Transport Museum also organises trips for the public down to the abandoned stations of Aldwych and Down Street.
The attraction is next to Covent Garden market and last year welcomed 450,000 visitors.
The entire project is predicted to cost £26million and is set to be complete before 2030.
Elizabeth McKay, LTM’s director and CEO told the Museum Association: “The capital project is £26m, but the good news is we are more than halfway there.”
Funders for the £26m project include Transport for London (TfL) and Arts Council England.
London Transport Museum Friends charity, is donating £300,000 between now and 2030 to support the redevelopment.
TfL commissioner Andy Lord said: “For more than 200 years, London’s public transport has shaped the capital and improved people’s lives in so many ways, from the world’s first underground railway to the iconic red bus, Oyster card and the Elizabeth line.
“I’m thrilled to support the new plans that showcase our transport heritage and the future of transport in the heart of Covent Garden.”
Visitors need an Annual Pass and a timed entry ticket to visit London Transport Museum in Covent Garden – these start from £22.50.