From Kew Gardens to Platform 9 3/4, there's no shortage of magic in London. Walk on the wild side with London Transport Museum's temporary poster exhibition, Myths and Fairytales. Explore how different artists reimagined travel in London through fantastical stories and legends. Posters on display depict gods and mythical creatures, mixing myth and manmade magic.
Storytime
Make and Take activity
Storytime
11:00 and 14:00 (approx. 20 minutes)
Recommended for children aged 0-12
Stop by the Museum for a mythical adventure through the streets of ancient London, inspired by Frederick Charles Herrick’s famous poster from 1924. The story follows Hermes, Greek God of travellers, divine emissary, and notorious trickster, who tries to help fix London's transit problem.
Make and Take activity
11:30 - 12:45, 14:30 - 15:45
Recommended for children aged 3-12
It doesn't have to be festival season to warrant a flower crown: use materials at the Museum to create your own headpiece inspired by the themes and characters featured in the Myths and Fairytales poster exhibit. Participants will proceed to parade through the galleries to peruse the posters.
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| What | Myths and Fairy Tales, London Transport Museum |
| Where | London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza , London , WC2E 7BB | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Covent Garden (underground) |
| When |
10 Feb 18 – 18 Feb 18, Times vary between events, check online |
| Price | £Free with Museum entry |
| Website | Click here for more information |
