The museum collection includes the oldest surviving Manchester Corporation tram car, dating back to the early 20th century.
The site acts as a working depot, with ongoing restoration projects visible to the public.
It preserves a unique 1930s-style street scene within the exhibition hall.
The collection holds significant examples of experimental and prototype buses that were never put into mass production.
Many of the buses in the collection are fully roadworthy and participate in regional heritage events.
The premises were previously a bus depot for the Manchester Corporation Transport department.
The Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester, houses one of the largest collections of restored road passenger vehicles in the United Kingdom. Located in the Cheetham Hill district, the collection spans over 100 years of regional transit history. The site operates as a joint venture between the Greater Manchester Transport Society and Transport for Greater Manchester. Exhibits include horse-drawn carriages, early motorbuses, and trolleybuses that served the local area. The collection features rare examples of Manchester-built vehicles, such as those produced by Crossley Motors. The museum occupies a former bus garage, preserving the industrial heritage of the city's transport infrastructure. Visitors can explore the development of public transit through preserved signage, uniforms, and ticketing equipment. The site serves as an active preservation center where volunteers restore vintage vehicles on-site.
The central exhibition hall, which allows for a wide-angle perspective of the stacked double-decker bus fleet.
Check the museum's official website for 'Running Days' when vintage buses provide rides around the local area.
Bring a camera, as the open-floor layout allows for clear shots of the vehicle interiors and exteriors.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes as you will be walking across historical garage flooring.
Do not touch the delicate exterior paintwork or enter marked 'no access' restoration zones.
Generally open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays.
