Transport & Maritime Museums

Our guide to the greatest transport museums in the Great Britain lets you choose where to visit to see some fantastic engineering marvels that we have produced over the centuries. There are plenty of transport museums to choose form covering a large array of transportation from Steam Engines to Ships to Commercial vehicles. Popular transport museums include the London Transport Museum, the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and the fully functional Steam Railway in Lancashire with 7 stations and 12 miles of track.

Visit National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum

The National Railway museum is a fantastic place the visit. Not only for Railway enthusiasts but also for…

York
Yorkshire & the Humber
Free admission
Visit National Waterways Museum
National Waterways Museum

National Waterways Museum: A Voyage Through Britain's Aquatic Highways Bearing witness to Britain's illustrious canal and river history,…

Ellesmere Port
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Old Royal Naval College
Old Royal Naval College

The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is a historic and grandiose Baroque building that served as a…

Greenwich
London
Admission fee
Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a must-visit destination for history buffs and maritime enthusiasts. Located in the heart…

Portsmouth
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Ribble Steam Railway & Museum
Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

A Journey into Britain's Rail Heritage The Ribble Steam Railway & Museum, situated in the heart of Preston's…

Preston
the North West
Admission fee
Visit RRS Discovery
RRS Discovery

The RRS (Royal Research Ship) Discovery was built in Dundee for the use of Artic Research. It was…

Dundee
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum

SeaCity Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich maritime history of Southampton, England. The museum…

Southampton
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Solway Aviation Museum
Solway Aviation Museum

A Journey Through Britain's Aviation History Located at Carlisle Airport in Cumbria, England, the Solway Aviation Museum is…

Carlisle
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas: Discovering the Beauty of Northumberland's Coastal Heritage Perched atop the dramatic cliffs of…

Sunderland
the North East
Admission fee
Visit Spitfire Visitor Centre
Spitfire Visitor Centre

Hangar 42: The Spitfire Visitor Centre in Blackpool Perched in the vibrant town of Blackpool, well-known for its…

Blackpool
the North West
Admission fee
Visit STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway
STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway

At STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history of…

Swindon
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Streetlife Museum
Streetlife Museum

The Streetlife Museum of Transport is a unique and fascinating destination located in the heart of the city.…

Hull
Yorkshire & the Humber
Free admission
Visit Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum

Swansea Museum is a museum located in Swansea, Wales and is housed in the Victorian Guildhall. Swansea Museum…

Swansea
Wales
Free admission
Visit The Beacon Museum
The Beacon Museum

A Guiding Light Through Cumbria's History and Culture Perched on the harbour-side of Whitehaven in Cumbria, England, The…

Whitehaven
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum

Located in Leyland, close to Preston, Lancashire is The British Commercial Vehicle Museum. The museum is located on…

Leyland
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The Cutty Sark
The Cutty Sark

The Cutty Sark is a historic 19th-century clipper ship that is now a museum in Greenwich, London. The…

Greenwich
London
Admission fee
Visit The East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway is a unique living museum. A fully functioning Steam Railway with 7 stations, over…

Bury
the North West
Admission fee
Visit The Historic Dockyard Chatham
The Historic Dockyard Chatham

With heaps to explore and see your visit to the Historic Dockyard Chatham in Chatham is a magnificent…

Chatham
the South East
Admission fee
Visit The London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum is a museum in London that is dedicated to the history of transportation in…

Covent Garden
London
Admission fee
Visit The National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is a museum in Greenwich, London, England, that tells the story of Britain at…

Greenwich
London
Free admission

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