LONDON.- Take a special close-up look at the Museum’s iconic poster collection and some of the artworks behind the posters at London Transport Museum’s Depot in Acton, West London in August and November, 2015.

The Museum Depot houses one of the world’s finest and most comprehensive collections of transport posters and artworks. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich design heritage of London’s transport, explore some of the 7,000 posters that London Transport commissioned, and get close to original artworks that are rarely seen by the public.

In 1908, Frank Pick, publicity officer for the Underground Group commissioned illustrator John Hassall to produce No need to ask a P’liceman, the first graphic poster for London Underground. Under Pick’s guidance, the Underground Group and later London Transport went on to commission works from some of the world’s best known artists including Man Ray, Abram Games and Edward McKnight Kauffer, some of which will be seen during the tour.

The Depot at Acton houses over 320,000 items which include the Museum’s celebrated poster collection, vehicles, signs, photographs, engineering drawings and uniforms.

Dates: Guided tours for small groups of up to 15 people are available at 11.30am and 1.30pm on each of the following dates:

· Friday 28 August 2015
· Saturday 29 August 2015
· Friday 27 November 2015
· Saturday 28 November 2015
· 2016 dates to be confirmed

Tickets: Adults £10; Concession £8.50

All tours last for approximately 75 minutes. Tickets must be pre-booked online or via our Ticket Office on +44 (0)20 7565 7298. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Art and Poster tours take place at the Museum Depot, 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton Town, London, W3 9BQ.

The nearest London Underground station is Acton Town which is on the District and Piccadilly lines. Acton Depot is also served by local buses. Please check before you travel at www.tfl.gov.uk