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Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester Travel through time! From horse bus to Metrolink... the story of Greater Manchester's public transport
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If you fancy a really interesting, unusual and enjoyable day out, why not pay a visit to the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester? It's just like taking a trip back in time as you wander through one of Britain's biggest collections of restored buses, coaches and trams. Your amazing time-travelling journey will take you all the way from an elaborately painted Victorian open-top horse drawn bus, to the streamlined prototype of Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram. In between you'll be able to see and sit in fascinating vehicles that range from early trams, trolley buses and even the 'charras' that took Greater Manchester folk on their outings to the coast and countryside. The museum is located within a genuine bus garage and features transport offices preserved like time capsules from the past, complete with original decor and furniture. There are also lots of smaller memory-joggers like old ticket machines, uniforms, timetables and photographs.

We're working to put our 1934 Crossley, 436, back on the road. It's a big job! Specialist services and parts are expen...
20/10/2026

We're working to put our 1934 Crossley, 436, back on the road. It's a big job! Specialist services and parts are expensive, please can you help? If you can, please donate at https://justgiving.com/campaign/manchester436 to speed its return to the road.

What a lovely photo! But we won't say where it is, as it's our photo for this week. If you know where it is, reply bel...
19/10/2026

What a lovely photo! But we won't say where it is, as it's our photo for this week. If you know where it is, reply below and we'll confirm the answer later.

Greater Manchester's bus history didn't end in 1969, or 1986, or any date - it's still being made. So we have artefacts ...
18/10/2026

Greater Manchester's bus history didn't end in 1969, or 1986, or any date - it's still being made. So we have artefacts right up to the formation of Bee Network, and we've got a brill display showcasing how the region's transport is organised today. Come and see it some time!

Our brings our collection to you and maybe tempts you to visit. this week it's 254, in its 1970 condition as SELNEC ...
17/10/2026

Our brings our collection to you and maybe tempts you to visit. this week it's 254, in its 1970 condition as SELNEC 3100.

Want to see it? Visiting details at motgm.uk

No prizes for guessing where this week's pic is - it's the junction of London Road and Store Street near Piccadilly st...
15/10/2026

No prizes for guessing where this week's pic is - it's the junction of London Road and Store Street near Piccadilly station, with a Crosville bus starting its long journey to Macclesfield. Check out the tram tracks! The photographer couldn't have dreamed there'd one day be trams running at this spot again.

Can you please help us with one of our restoration projects? We're in need of the following parts for a Mk1 MCW Metrobus...
14/10/2026

Can you please help us with one of our restoration projects? We're in need of the following parts for a Mk1 MCW Metrobus:

Air dryer service kit
Four-way air valve (MCP [multi circuit protection] valve)
Exhaust flexible pipe to fit Gardner engine
Levelling valve rod rubber x2

If you can help, please drop a line to [email protected] with the price and delivery/collection details. You'd be helping to put a restored bus back on the road again.

in 1904, the towns of Heywood, Rochdale and Oldham took over their portions of the Bury, Rochdale & Oldham steam tramw...
13/10/2026

in 1904, the towns of Heywood, Rochdale and Oldham took over their portions of the Bury, Rochdale & Oldham steam tramways. Oldham and Rochdale went on to operate electric trams and then buses, but Heywood quickly decided that this game wasn't for them and their buses were later supplied by Manchester, Bury and Rochdale Corporations.

We don't often feature the tiny fleet, so this week our pic puts that right. Do you know where this photo was taken?...
12/10/2026

We don't often feature the tiny fleet, so this week our pic puts that right. Do you know where this photo was taken? Tell us if you think you know, and we'll confirm the answer later.

We're pleased to say that we've learned that a gentleman has left a significant bequest to our museum, which we'll put t...
11/10/2026

We're pleased to say that we've learned that a gentleman has left a significant bequest to our museum, which we'll put to restoring our buses and keeping our museum brill. No one likes to think about the time after they've gone, but if you're interested in leaving a bequest to us check out the bequest section of our website.

Discover Greater Manchester's public road transport history! Fascinating display of buses, coaches, trams & historic objects inside a 1930s bus garage. Period Tea Room and Shop, plus take a free trip on our buses on certain days throughout the year...

Address

Boyle Street, Cheetham
Manchester
M88UW

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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441612052122

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