Discover the stories – and the people – behind some of London’s most enduring designs at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, west London.

From Edward Johnston’s iconic roundel and the font you can see all over the network, to Harry Beck’s pioneering Underground map, knowledgeable volunteer guides will unlock the design icons that make London’s transport system recognisable around the world.

All tours are aimed at an adult audience, but older children with a keen interest in transport or design may also enjoy them.

Topics that may be covered in a Design Icons tour include:

The evolution of the TfL roundel

Edward Johnston and the Johnston font

Historic underground maps and Harry Beck’s world-famous map design

The Routemaster bus

As this is a working depot, objects and vehicles can be moved at short notice, so it’s not guaranteed that all these topics will be covered.

When

Saturday 9 May 2026 – 13 February 2027, 11am & 2pm

Tickets

From £9, book at bookings.ltmuseum.co.uk.