We'll take you back! Open Wednesdays, weekends and bank holidays 10 am to 4.30 pm. Adult admission £7.50, student/jobseeker £6, disabled/children free. https://motgm.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mvk6n7lzbz26Ride with us! We're taking Leigh 15 and Lancashire United 97 to support the '82 running day', organised by friends of the museum, that'll operate free heritage buses between Bolton and Leigh this Sunday. And if you ride on one of our museum's buses, we'll give you a 2-for-1 voucher to visit us.15 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvk6n7lzbz26https://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mvho6cocfe2qLet's have a rail-themed #MysteryMonday for a change. We see a station with well-kept platforms and even a garden - but where was it? Tell us if you think you know and we'll confirm the answer later.14 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvho6cocfe2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mvf5p6joy32gFor the next two weekends (12/13/19/20 September) we're taking part in #HeritageOpenDays by giving FREE entry to our museum; plus we'll run FREE heritage bus services to other local museums. Bus service details here: https://motgm.uk/events-themed.html#heritage13 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvf5p6joy32ghttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mvcnab6aki2iOur #SaturdayShowoff highlights our collection and maybe tempts you to visit. This week it's #Salford 112, a smart Daimler made in 1962. Want to see it? Visiting details at motgm.uk12 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvcnab6aki2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mv5mcive752gDid you know that SELNEC had its own successful parcels delivery business? It lasted from Manchester tramway days into the 1980s before it declined and was sold off, as catalogue business reduced. But this week's #ThrowbackThursday reminds us of a service that many used to rely on.10 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5mcive752ghttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3muylepi2wv23For the next two weekends 12/13 & 19/20 September we're throwing our doors open for free entry, plus running a free bus service to other local attractions, as our contribution to #HeritageOpenDays 2026. Visiting details: motgm.uk Bus service details: https://motgm.uk/events-buses.html08 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3muylepi2wv23https://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3muw2vrds7o2g"They look like the back of a bus" - to us, that's not an insult! But where was this handsome rear snapped? Tell us if you think you know, as it's this week's #MysteryMonday pic.07 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw2vrds7o2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mutkgqhi332gThe preserved buses in our museum are just part of the story - it's about the people, those who rode on them and those who kept them running. This 1970 social 'do' pic shows staff of the old North Western company - and one of the people in the shot is today a Museum volunteer, fifty-odd years later!06 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutkgqhi332ghttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3muqzxtkusc2qJust for a change, this week's #SaturdayShowoff is an inside job... it's #Manchester 1250, a 1951 trolleybus that got its electric power from wires hung above the road. Want to see it? Visiting details at motgm.uk05 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqzxtkusc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mulyzyzi7u2zIt's #ThrowbackThursday, so your trip back in time awaits! This week we're in #Stalybridge watching the bus to Mottram about 1970. It was new to the gloriously-named Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley & Dukinfield Joint Transport Board...03 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulyzyzi7u2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mugy43nloh2g#OnThisDay in 1932, #Wigan Corporation placed its first diesel buses in service - the town was a pioneer in moving away from more expensive (and more dangerous) petrol.01 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugy43nloh2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mufhikiozq2pWhen's the last time you left the car and caught a Bee Network bus instead? September is #CatchTheBus month, give it a go - with £2 fares, you can just watch the world go by. And why not use the bus to come and visit us? We're opening FREE on 12/13 & 19/20 Sept, come and see how buses have improved.31 Aug 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufhikiozq2phttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3muehn7g7zz2fThis view shows some rather mouthwatering buses from the 1960s and 1970s - but where is it? As it's #MysteryMonday it's down to you. Tell us if you think you know and we'll confirm the answer later. Bonus points if you can name the building under construction in the background...31 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3muehn7g7zz2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mubx6brjv32uAt a loose end today? We have a free bus service running between our museum and Heaton Park Tramway, where we're helping our friends there celebrate 125 years of Stockport's trams. We'll also have two of our vintage Stockport buses on display there. Bus service details at https://motgm.uk/events-buses.html30 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubx6brjv32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mu7gpol4z52sA *video* #SaturdayShowoff, no less! This is Salford 254/SELNEC 3100, a Leyland 'Titan' new in 1966. Want to see it? Maybe even ride on it? Check motgm.uk for visiting details and dates of free heritage bus services.29 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7gpol4z52shttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mu2frjoyyd2sThis week's #ThrowbackThursday is a scene that has changed a lot, but is somehow still recognisable. It's Manchester's Cannon Street - or you might call it Exchange Square. But you can't catch a 35 bus to Bury from here now!27 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2frjoyyd2shttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtvetp6bi42zOn Sunday we're helping our friends at Heaton Park Tramway celebrate 125 years of Stockport trams. We'll have our Stockport buses 91 and 321 on display at the Park with tram no. 5, and we'll operate a free bus service between the two museums.25 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvetp6bi42zhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtsuepmrjd2dHmm, roadworks; trolleybus wires; houses; buses. But where was this photo taken? We're not saying, as it's this week's #MysteryMonday. Tell us if you think you know and we'll give the answer later.24 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsuepmrjd2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtqdvsuqmq2zHave a bit of time on your hands? Want to make friends and enjoy doing something that gives you a real sense of satisfaction? Lots of people do #volunteering at the museum (or even at home) and enjoy being part of our brill museum.23 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqdvsuqmq2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtntgvas7j2sWe bring our #SaturdayShowoff to you, to showcase our collection and maybe tempt you to visit. This week it's #Ashton 44, a neat little Leyland from 1965. Want to see the real thing? Visiting details at motgm.uk22 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtntgvas7j2shttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtisj4bd5o2lAn unusual #ThrowbackThursday this week - this is how planners visualised the Metrolink system when it was just a proposal. Apart from the orange tram, we think it turned out very close!20 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtisj4bd5o2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtdrlbxlt52lHere's a nice story; Karen and her mum Edna came in to donate the safe driving medals of Edna's father-in-law Jimmy Affleck, who was a driver for Manchester Corporation. And we were able to find Jimmy's employee record card and give them a copy, bringing back happy memories. Thanks for the donation!18 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdrlbxlt52lhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mtbb4ft6lz2rNo points for spotting the Austin Allegro in Avocado Green, but you DO get points for working out where this pic was taken as it's this week's #MysteryMonday puzzle. Think you know? Reply below and we'll confirm the answer later.17 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbb4ft6lz2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mt6qnrqwns2g*Freebie alert* we're running FREE heritage bus rides today between our museum and Shudehill Interchange every half hour - first bus from Shudehill is at 1000. Come and have a free ride back in time!16 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6qnrqwns2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mt4a6i3s7n2d#SaturdayShowoff highlights an item from our collection and maybe tempts you to visit. This week it's Ribble C295, a Leyland 'Lion' that was new in 1927 (so celebrating its centenary next year!). Want to see it? Vsiting details at motgm.uk15 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4a6i3s7n2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3msx7anedqu2rPeople love our #ThursdayThrowback and this one is a cracker - it's the deregulation era, late 1980s, and a bus of Wall's of Fallowfield waits outside Manchester Victoria rail station. Do you remember Wall's?13 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3msx7anedqu2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mss6ctkh652j#OnThisDay in 1948, Manchester Corporation began to use 'Ultimate' ticket machines that gave out square coloured tickets - sometimes a combination of them for a fare that didn't match the pre-printed ones. We have a collection of ticket equipment going back 150 years - come and see it some time.11 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mss6ctkh652jhttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mspntw44lw25Let's get your grey cells working with today's #MysteryMonday. That's a Stockport bus, but where is it? Tell us if you think you know, and we'll confirm the answer later.10 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspntw44lw25https://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3msn5ewqry62oWe have a brand new book in our shop - 'Short Working' by Michael Eyre & Michael Shaw, documenting the brief life of the Manchester District Omnibus Company. It's a tale of shenanigans and ambition, private enterprise and public protectionism. On sale now: https://www.motgmshop.uk/product-page/short-working09 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3msn5ewqry62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/motgm.uk/post/3mskmwd6brc23This week's #SaturdayShowoff shows an unusual angle on one of our buses - because it's an unusual rear! It's Bury 116, a Leyland built in 1963. A contender for #RearOfTheYear...? Want to see it? Visiting details at motgm.uk08 Aug 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:4yqxly6gnujeboccbhlxpffp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskmwd6brc23