I went to Covent Garden a couple years ago. I certainly believe that the Acton Museum Depot is a far better collection and more suitable display case, with...
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Perhaps we should all make our views know in writing to the Director and the Chief Curator. It might not make any difference, but unless we try we will...
... Unfortunatley the limited opening of the Acton Museum Depot is not convenient for everyone. Edward SL-SL London Bus Enthusiast Group - for London bus...
Whilst I haven't been to the re-opened Museum, at the Omnibus Society we did have a talk in September from Museum Director Sam Mullins about the changes to it,...
" It would appear the LT Museum is following the nationwide trend of museums in moving away from the concept of being repositories of artefacts for display,...
Well of course it's no longer the LT Museum but the TfL Museum and like other parts of the former 'combine' it has been adulterated by the outside interference...
Well I really do hope that new travels and people vote with their feet! really if that is the attitude of the 'curator' and his peers why o why bother at all...
I think the Acton Depot is much more akin to the original British Transport Museum at Clapham with large objects on display. The trouble with the Covent Garden...
... No, but those of us bothered enough to be on this group are more likely to make the effort to go there. You have to remember that Covent Garden is a far...
... You cannot assume that, Andrew. I believe I am correct in saying that the Depot is only open Saturdays and Sundays - when it does open, that is. I cannot...
... Exactly! I cannot understand how an 'exhibition' showing objects which are still in everyday common useage and even attempts to predict the future can...
... .....but how long before the 'trendies' and number-crunchers get their mitts on that? Edward SL-SL London Bus Enthusiast Group - for London bus enthusiasts...
Public tours are also done on Fridays. I am sure that if you can get a group of people together then (for a small fee) LTM will arrange a private visit. ...
Edward Essentially it is all down to income. As the income reduces then in order to continue to conserve the existing collection the Museum has to respond to...
I think the present 'split' works well - Covent Garden has material mainlygeared towards a typical tourist. As somebody else said it must compete with the...
... Then treat yourself and take a Sunday off one day. You never know, you might enjoy yourself. -- af No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG...
Acton has a lot of exhibits but it's not that wonderful. Most of the vehicles are too tightly packed to get any decent shots. The last time I visited was a...
Ah the balance sheet! So the museum is not there to educate but to make a profit! Presumably there is rent to be paid to TfL or its property management company...
I'll probably make my mind up after I've been to have a look. It's perhaps rather ironic that by doing so I'll push up the visitor figures, make them a bit of...
It doesn't have to make a profit, but it has to break even! As for Acton only being open on a Saturday and Sunday, they're what is convenient to most people,...
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I agree with all the below, BUT lets remember this museum is the same one that has already done two tours on the network this year with a unit older than most...
The Museum is there to break even. I cannot comment about any rent. However, I would be surprised if anything other than a peppercorn rent is paid by LTM to...
You will find that most independent museums are controlled by a Company Limited by Guarantee. If you are saying that it will no longer be controlled by TfL and...
... I think the word 'conserve' is somewhat out of context when much of the museum is now devoted to objects in current everyday use and to predicting the...
