Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

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.

Lovely to be working with our friends at Heaton Park Tramway.
31/05/2026

Lovely to be working with our friends at Heaton Park Tramway.

If you're coming to our Queens Road open day next Saturday, here are some notes on logistics to make your day really enj...
31/05/2026

If you're coming to our Queens Road open day next Saturday, here are some notes on logistics to make your day really enjoyable.

First and foremost, please come by public transport if you possibly can - parking near the museum or the garage will be almost impossible. We'll have free heritage buses from Shudehill Interchange (stand H) at 00/15/30/45 minutes past each hour, and Corporation St (stop NU) at 10/25/40/55 minutes past each hour. First bus from Shudehill will be at 0945.

You can also catch a Metrolink to Queens Road stop - we're a 12-minute walk from there or our free heritage buses will call there at 10/25/40/55 minutes past each hour.

Bee Network bus 135 between Manchester and Bury calls at Queens Road stop at frequent intervals - we're a five-minute walk from the stop.

You must go to our museum before going to the Queens Road garage, either to buy your ticket or, if you're pre-booked, collect your wristband to enter the garage. You won't be admitted to the garage without a wristband from the museum, even if you've pre-paid.

If you've pre-booked there'll be a gazebo just outside the museum to collect your wristband: if you haven't pre-booked, just pay inside the museum as usual.

If you want to pre-book to beat the queues, use online booking https://mtgm.hops.org.uk/tickets/book/qs125

Our Queens Road 125 event next weekend isn't just about the Queens Road open day on the Saturday. The celebration runs o...
30/05/2026

Our Queens Road 125 event next weekend isn't just about the Queens Road open day on the Saturday. The celebration runs on Saturday and Sunday - and our friends from Metrolink will be here both days, with a simulator to see if you can be a great tram driver. And there'll be a prize draw to win a behind-the-scenes tour of the Metrolink depot!

Tickets: https://motgm.uk/events-qs125.html

We have a huge collection of travel posters in our archive, and this wonderful example advertised travel to Bristol. It'...
30/05/2026

We have a huge collection of travel posters in our archive, and this wonderful example advertised travel to Bristol. It's this week's where we highlight items from our collection for you, and maybe tempt you to visit. We have lots of lovely posters on display at our museum - visiting details at motgm.uk

Coming to the Queens Road open day next week (Saturday 6 June)? If at all possible, please don't come by car - parking w...
29/05/2026

Coming to the Queens Road open day next week (Saturday 6 June)? If at all possible, please don't come by car - parking will be almost impossible to find.

Thanks to our lovely Bee Network friends at Shudehill Interchange, we'll have an enhanced Free Heritage bus service for the Queens Road open day. First bus from Shudehill will be at 0945, then departures from there will be at 00/15/30/45 minutes past each hour; from Corporation St (stop NU) at 10/25/40/55 minutes past each hour; and from Queens Road Metrolink stop at 10/25/40/55 minutes past each hour.

If you need a more accessible bus than our vintage ones, bus 135 passes close to the Museum and Queens Road garage at frequent intervals.

Want to beat the queue? Pre-book your ticket online https://mtgm.hops.org.uk/tickets/book/qs125

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your Bee Network bus to your stop? What's going on behind the scenes? Next w...
28/05/2026

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your Bee Network bus to your stop? What's going on behind the scenes? Next week (Saturday 6 June) you can take a look for yourself, as our neighbour Queens Road garage throws open its doors. Book tickets at https://motgm.uk/events-qs125.html and get there by FREE heritage bus from Shudehill Interchange, every 15 minutes from 0945.

Combined museum/open day ticket is just £7.50 and kids go free.

takes us to 1995, to Oldham Street in Manchester city centre, watching a Mayne's bus that the company had painted in i...
28/05/2026

takes us to 1995, to Oldham Street in Manchester city centre, watching a Mayne's bus that the company had painted in its historic and unusual paint scheme. Mayne buses disappeared early in the current century but we have one of the company's buses on display in this distinctive livery.

Are you coming to the Queens Road open day at the QS125 event next weekend? We've arranged loads of merch and gifts. Coa...
27/05/2026

Are you coming to the Queens Road open day at the QS125 event next weekend? We've arranged loads of merch and gifts. Coasters, mugs, souvenirs - even cushions made from genuine Greater Manchester seat moquette! Pay on the day or book in advance https://mtgm.hops.org.uk/tickets/book/qs125

It's half term and it's almost too sunny to take the kids anywhere. Why not take them to our museum? We're open tomorrow...
26/05/2026

It's half term and it's almost too sunny to take the kids anywhere. Why not take them to our museum? We're open tomorrow, it's lovely and cool in here, and it's enjoyable AND educational for your little (or not so little) ones. Oh, and kids go free! Visiting details at motgm.uk

Next week is - museums like us are always keen to encourage people to lend a hand, even if you don't think you have an...
26/05/2026

Next week is - museums like us are always keen to encourage people to lend a hand, even if you don't think you have any skills or you can only spare a little time now and again. Would you like to find out more? Get in touch with our Volunteer Liaison Officer at [email protected]

Address

Boyle Street, Cheetham
Manchester
M88UW

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

441612052122

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