A year on from the opening of our the London Transport Museum are hosting a night of art-and-design-filled-fun inspired by the Museum’s world class collection of transport posters.
Explore the Museum’s galleries and exhibitions after-hours, and enjoy craft workshops, gallery tours, and talks, before grabbing a drink from one of our bars.
'In the Frame' sees 明星八卦's Magali Peyrefitte host short workshops that delve into your own experiences of London’s suburbs, how it has evolved and how it is changing right now, using images from the Museum’s collection as inspiration.
Event programme
Retro poster printing
18:30 – 21:45 | Transportorium | drop in
Print your own retro poster with designer Samantha Foley from . Take inspiration from London Transport Museum’s collection of printed posters, set the scene with colour and use printing techniques to add texture.
LED art
18:30 – 21:45 | London by Design gallery | drop in
Spark your creativity and transform one of Transport for London’s iconic posters using an LED circuit. Decorate your poster or transform it into a pin badge and wear it home.
Creative writing workshop
19:10, 20:10, 21:10 | Cubic Foyer | 40 minutes
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Cubic Foyer to sign up.
Explore suburban London through creative writing and historic posters of Metroland. In these short workshops hosted by Dr Magali Peyrefitte from 明星八卦 University, delve into your own experiences of London’s suburbs, how it has evolved and how it is changing right now, using images from the Museum’s collection as inspiration.
Dr Magali Peyrefitte has expertise in the social sciences at the crossroad between urban sociology, geography and criminology and in addressing questions regarding home, housing and communities and her recent research projects have focused on the socio-economic and cultural changes that are transforming the suburbs of London.
Mini quiz with The Nightbus
19:00, 20:00, 21:00 | Museum Cafe | 45 minutes
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Visit the Museum Cafe to sign up.
Know a thing of two about design? Test your knowledge of poster art, Tube maps, and iconic stations in a design-themed mini quiz hosted by drag extraordinaire !
The Nightbus is an artist, a visionary and a route home after one too many Whisky Sours up West! Treading the boards of London’s Cabaret and Nightlife scene for nearly ten years, you’re in for a treat with this 7-foot Glamazon on Wheels.
Poster Girls guided tour
19:00, 20:00, 21:00 | Global Poster Gallery entrance, first floor | 30 minutes
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Visit the info desk on the first floor to sign up.
Explore the history of London Transport poster design and learn how posters were designed, commissioned and made. This tour focusses on women poster artists such as Dora Batty and sisters Anna and Doris Zinkeisen.
Iconic Design & Branding guided tour
19:30, 20:30, 21:30 | Global Poster Gallery entrance, first floor | 30 minutes
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Visit the info desk on the first floor to sign up.
Explore the history of London Transport poster design and learn how posters were designed, commissioned and made. This tour navigates the development of the world-renowned TfL branding through poster art.
Short talk & Q&A: The power of posters in branding a new identity
19:45 – 20:15 | Cubic Theatre
Join Sau-Fun Mo, London Transport Museum’s Head of Design & Presentation, to explore how posters can be pivotal in branding strategy, combining visual design with emotional storytelling to leave lasting impressions for new brands in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Short talk & Q&A: For Business or Pleasure, London Transport poster art and its promotion of London
20:45 – 21:15 | Cubic Theatre
Matt Brosnan, London Transport Museum’s Head Curator, will discuss how and why the Underground and London Transport commissioned posters, and look at some of the artists who created them.
Get involved: volunteer at London Transport Museum
18:30 – 21:45 | X2 type bus
Are you passionate about transport? Come along to our friendly stall to learn about the range of volunteering opportunities London Transport Museum has to offer, handle objects from our collection, and meet some of our volunteer team.
Evaluation station
18:45 – 22:00 | Transportorium
Take time to reflect on your experiences at the Museum tonight and tell us what you would like to see at future Museum Lates.
Bar & refreshments
18:30 – 21:30 | Ground floor atrium
Grab a drink from our pop-up bar , who will be serving mixologist grade cocktails on tap alongside a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.