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 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 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 RNLI Grace Darling Museum
RNLI Grace Darling Museum

The RNLI Grace Darling Museum is a unique and fascinating destination located in the historic village of Bamburgh,…

Bamburgh
the North East
Free admission
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 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 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
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 National Motorcycle Museum
The National Motorcycle Museum

Do you want to explore the worlds largest collection of British motorcycle's? Yes, I hear you say. Then…

Birmingham
the Midlands
Admission fee
Visit The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel

The aptly named Riverside Museum in Glasgow is situated on the junction of the River Clyde and the…

Glasgow
Scotland
Free admission

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