Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

About This Museum

Tucked away on an unassuming street in Cheetham Hill, the Museum of Transport holds a secret: many of its century-old vehicles aren't just static displays, they still run. The cavernous main hall, a former tram shed, echoes with the ghosts of Manchester's commuting past, its vastness punctuated by the polished grilles and vibrant liveries of a bygone era. You'll find everything from hulking, hard-to-miss double-decker buses to more humble commercial vehicles that once kept the city's heart beating. It’s a place that feels less like a museum and more like a active garage where history is kept on life support.