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 Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum

Perfectly situated on the Albert Dock in Liverpool the Merseyside maritime museum tells the historic story of the…

Liverpool
the North West
Free admission
Visit Milton Keynes Museum
Milton Keynes Museum

The Milton Keynes Museum is a unique and fascinating place to visit, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the…

Milton Keynes
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Museum of London Docklands
Museum of London Docklands

The Museum of London Docklands is a hidden gem that provides a fascinating insight into the history of…

Canary Wharf
London
Free entry except exhibitions
Visit National Maritime Museum
National Maritime Museum

Located on the harbour in Falmouth, Cornwall the splendid National Maritime Museum is a a great place to…

Falmouth
the South West
Admission fee
Visit National Museum Of Flight
National Museum Of Flight

The National Museum of Flight, located in East Lothian, is an unmissable destination for aviation enthusiasts and anyone…

North Berwick
Scotland
Admission fee
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 National Waterways Museum Gloucester
National Waterways Museum Gloucester

The National Waterways Museum in Gloucester is a great place to visit for anyone interested in the history…

Gloucester
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Newark Air Museum
Newark Air Museum

The Newark Air Museum is a must-see destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in Newark,…

Newark
the Midlands
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 Oxford Bus Museum
Oxford Bus Museum

The Oxford Bus Museum is a fascinating destination for visitors who are interested in the history of transportation,…

Long Hanborough, Oxford
the South East
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 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 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 Tanfield Railway
Tanfield Railway

The Tanfield Railway is a heritage railway in the north-east of England that offers visitors a unique glimpse…

Stanley
the North East
Admission fee
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

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