Piccadilly line 120th anniversary brings family activities to London Transport Museum

Fahad Redha

September 16, 2026
2 min read

Piccadilly line 120th anniversary brings family activities to London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum is marking 120 years of the Piccadilly line this October half term with a programme of family activities inspired by one of London’s best-known Underground routes.

Opened in 1906, the Piccadilly line has connected passengers with destinations including Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Heathrow Airport, becoming part of the everyday journey through some of the capital’s most recognisable places. The anniversary gives families a chance to explore that history through hands-on activities rather than simply looking at it in the Museum’s galleries.

From 24 to 27 October, younger visitors can join “See the sights” storytelling sessions, while children aged five and over can explore how Piccadilly line carriages have changed and design their own future train during the “Picc-a-carriage” craft activity. From 28 October to 1 November, families can design their own Tube station or experiment with materials to create a flying Tube train in the “Fly the Tube” tinkering activity.

The Museum is also holding an Early Explorer morning for SEND families on 28 October from 8:30am to 10am. The session takes place before normal opening hours, with many gallery sounds switched off and the Museum closed to the wider public. Advance booking is required. Early Explorer morning along the Piccadilly line

The anniversary programme extends beyond half term. Creation Station weekend activities will run on selected dates from October 2026 to March 2027, exploring different aspects of London’s transport history through practical crafts. Creation Station programme and dates

Families can also explore historic vehicles, the All-Aboard play zone and the Future Engineers gallery, where children can try driving an Elizabeth line train. The Museum says adult admission includes free daytime return visits for a year, while children go free. London Transport Museum

For children aged 10 and over, the Museum’s Hidden London tours offer another way to explore the capital’s transport history, including the disused Jubilee line platforms at Charing Cross and the former Aldwych station. Hidden London tours

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.