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Discover the UK's Premier Transport Museum Experience
Transport Museum Wythall stands as one of the UK's most distinguished transport museums, entirely operated by dedicated volunteers. Established in 1977 by the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Trust, our mission has been to preserve and showcase the rich heritage of public transport. Our extensive collections include over 90 buses, the world's largest restored battery electric vehicle fleet, and historic fire engines. The museum's four halls and outdoor spaces provide immersive experiences through interactive exhibits, free classic bus rides, and a miniature railway. We prioritise accessibility, with all facilities on one level and ramps compliant with current standards.Educational programs cater to schools and groups, while family-friendly amenities include a play area and nursing facilities. Our volunteer team ensures ongoing restoration and maintenance, supported by donations and memberships. The museum also partners with the Elmdon Model Engineering Society to enhance visitor experiences. Located in north Worcestershire, we serve local, regional, and international visitors seeking to explore transport history from the West Midlands and beyond.
Services
Bus Rides
Miniature Railway
Educational Tours
Vehicle Restoration
Event Hosting
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer access to one of the UK's most significant preserved bus collections.
- Our volunteer team includes experts with decades of transport industry experience.
- We provide unique educational programs aligned with national curriculum standards.
- Our facilities include the world's largest restored battery electric vehicle collection.
- We maintain full accessibility compliance for visitors with disabilities.
Associations and certifications
- Registered Charity
Services
Bus Rides
Experience free classic bus rides on preserved vehicles during regular opening hours. Our operational fleet includes Midland Red and WMPTE buses, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through transport history. Rides operate subject to weather conditions and volunteer availability.
Miniature Railway
Enjoy rides on our miniature steam railway operated by the Elmdon Model Engineering Society. Trains run daily from 12-3pm on main event days, offering family-friendly entertainment with separate 2.00 per trip charges.
Educational Tours
Access curriculum-linked educational programs for school groups. Our facilities support learning about transport history, engineering, and local heritage, with options for both on-site visits and outreach sessions.
Vehicle Restoration
Witness ongoing restoration projects led by skilled volunteers. Our workshops maintain and preserve historic buses and electric vehicles, including the Midland Red D7 restoration project funded through public donations.
Event Hosting
Host motor club meetings and private events in our unique transport-themed venue. Facilities include display spaces, workshop access, and opportunities for special bus ride arrangements with advance booking.
Questions
What are the museum's opening hours?
We're open Saturdays and Sundays 10:30-16:00, with additional Wednesday openings during school holidays and extended hours on event days.
What collections can visitors expect to see?
Our displays include over 90 historic buses, the world's largest battery electric vehicle collection, vintage fire engines, and rotating special exhibits.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
All main halls and facilities are wheelchair-accessible with compliant ramps, though some vehicle access limitations apply in our operational workshop area.
Are there dining options available?
Our cafe serves hot drinks, snacks, and event-day hot meals, with outdoor seating and an ice cream kiosk available during summer months.
Can I donate items to the museum?
We welcome donations of transport-related items and financial contributions to support our restoration projects and collection expansion.
Do you offer group visit discounts?
Special arrangements for group visits and motor club meetings are available with advance booking through our dedicated contact channels.
Reviews (7)
Andy Fisher
Oct 28, 2021
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If you like classic buses, you'll love the Wythall Transport Museum. It has a good range of buses from the 1920s onwards, especially in the 'classic' period of the 1940s to 1960s, and most have been immaculately restored. The collection focuses on the former large and innovative territorial bus company, Midland Red, also Birmingham Corporation Transport and those of other West Midlands cities. Free rides are offered and there are informative displays about buses in their social context.
Steve Johnson
Aug 31, 2021
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My Grandson and I really enjoyed the visit, we were both very impressed. Its a great shame that there is not enough space to display the preserved Busses a little better.
Carole Littlehales
Aug 29, 2021
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Excellent experience. Lovely staff who look after you, mini train and bus rides, cafe and shop open. Child's play area, picnic spot. Vintage buses and milk floats, well worth a visit
Angela Ward
Aug 24, 2021
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Absolute fab time spent here with grandsons here yesterday. Very much worth the small entrance fee. Loads to see and all staff/volunteers so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Homemade Cakes were a hit with the grandsons. Huge amount of photo opportunities. Loved ride on open top bus to Maypole (bit blowy but fab) Boys loved ride on miniature railway (additional 1 charge). Lovely 5 hours to finish off school holidays. We have a little gem hidden away in Wythall... so worth a visit.
Andy Wilkes
Jul 21, 2021
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Well laid out, lovely setting. Great bus and miniature train rides. Amazing collection of old buses and electric milk floats.
Smash
Jun 14, 2021
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Lovely friendly museum, fab day out! They have free bus rides with different buses and little steam train locomotive that you can ride just give a donation to ride.
Loads of old buses to look at, some you can go in and sit down on. My son aboustly loves there!
Loads of old buses to look at, some you can go in and sit down on. My son aboustly loves there!
Sarah Laura
Aug 04, 2020
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Great day out for a young family. We took our two year old daughter who loves buses and she loved it. We got to ride the bus and the miniature train (my personal highlight). There were lots of things to read for people interested in the history of the transport. We just enjoying exploring.
