Museums · North West England
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
In or near Manchester.
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Transport in Greater Manchester showcases the history of public road transport in the region. Visitors can explore a variety of historic buses, coaches, and trams housed in a 1930s bus garage.
Place summary
The Museum of Transport Greater Manchester is located in North-West England, postcode M8. This museum showcases the region's extensive transport history, featuring a variety of vehicles and exhibits that highlight the evolution of public transport.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5029, -2.2333
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M8 8UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- 0161-205 2122
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Victoria — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays and weekends; no need to pre-book
- Official site
- motgm.uk
Sources
- osm: way/143926783 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Transport Greater Manchester?
- Museum of Transport Greater Manchester is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M8 8UW), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Museum of Transport Greater Manchester?
- Museum of Transport Greater Manchester — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Transport Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 1.8 km away. The nearest town is Manchester. Drivers can use postcode M8 8UW.
- Is Museum of Transport Greater Manchester free to visit?
- Yes, Museum of Transport Greater Manchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum of Transport Greater Manchester?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Victoria, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M8 8UW.