Aldridge Transport Museum
Displaying the legacy of road transport in the West Midlands
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum
What to expect at our museum...
A wide range of vehicles
Buses
Commercial Vehicles
Private Cars
Transport Memorabilia
... All with a West Midlands connection.
You will also see vehicles in various stages of restoration, and we intend to have many of these back to roadworthy condition soon.
New!
Take a virtual tour!
The Museum is a charity run by volunteers and entirely self-funded. If you've enjoyed your visit and would like to support our restoration projects, we'd love it if you'd help us out with a donation!
Any amount is greatly appreciated, it would go a long way towards keeping our museum running and getting even better for you in the future.
Any amount is greatly appreciated, it would go a long way towards keeping our museum running and getting even better for you in the future.
Opening Times
10:30am - 4pm | Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday | All Year. Also Bank Holiday Mondays
Location
Shenstone Drive, Northgate, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8TP
Admission Prices
Adult £4 - Child £2 - Family £11
Costs may vary on event days, see the individual poster for details.
Costs may vary on event days, see the individual poster for details.
Parking
Free Park & Ride service on Event days. On-site parking available on non-event days.
Getting here
Directions to the museum via Bus, Rail and Car.
Vacancies
Click here to view our current vacancies.
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News
Sunday 11th July is Coming! What are we doing instead of the Open Day?
Announcement
As we have already said, the planned Open Day is cancelled. There will be no stalls and no visiting vehicles on site, BUT we will still be open as normal on a Sunday, ready for the visitors with something other than football on their minds. Our own Museum shop is well-stocked and, as a treat, if the demand is there, we will be running free rides around Aldridge and Barr Beacon, using Museum-based buses.
Normal entrance fees will apply - adults £4, children £2 and family tickets £11; no booking necessary, though you may need to wait to come in should we be unexpectedly crowded. Please follow the Covid precautions and book in on the NHS Covid App or sign on our sheet, follow the distancing guidelines and, if you come on a bus, note that we are severely limiting numbers, so only sit where your crew advise you.
Normal entrance fees will apply - adults £4, children £2 and family tickets £11; no booking necessary, though you may need to wait to come in should we be unexpectedly crowded. Please follow the Covid precautions and book in on the NHS Covid App or sign on our sheet, follow the distancing guidelines and, if you come on a bus, note that we are severely limiting numbers, so only sit where your crew advise you.
Why Not Join Us?
General
If you like what we are doing, why not join us as a Member? Membership is just £25 a year, which will give you free entry to the Museum and four regular Newsletters. You'll also have the opportunity to have your say at the Annual General Meeting and, of course, to contribute by giving us a bit of assistance if you would like. Life membership is also available; details on request.
We're a friendly group of people and would love to have more of you as part of our organisation. We'll get a Membership Form added to this page soon, but for now, if you'd like to join, drop us an e-mail to amrtm1@aol.co.uk and we'll send one across to you.
We're a friendly group of people and would love to have more of you as part of our organisation. We'll get a Membership Form added to this page soon, but for now, if you'd like to join, drop us an e-mail to amrtm1@aol.co.uk and we'll send one across to you.
Open Day Update - Cancelled!
Announcement
Open Day Update. With the extension of the Covid restrictions, and the difficulty of maintaining social distancing within the Museum building and on vehicles, we have had no option but to cancel the July 11th Open Day in its usual form. We really are sorry about that, as we were looking forward to seeing a full museum and lots of buses giving free rides, but, without a large number of volunteers, it just cannot happen.
Instead, we will be open normally on 11th July, with the addition of a small number of extra vehicles on display outside. There will be no sales stands or feeder bus services and the Museum admission will be the standard £4 (adult), £2 (child) and £11 (family).
The situation is constantly under review and, if we can add something extra to the day between now and 11th July we will. We’ll let you know via our Facebook page and the website, so keep your eyes open.
Instead, we will be open normally on 11th July, with the addition of a small number of extra vehicles on display outside. There will be no sales stands or feeder bus services and the Museum admission will be the standard £4 (adult), £2 (child) and £11 (family).
The situation is constantly under review and, if we can add something extra to the day between now and 11th July we will. We’ll let you know via our Facebook page and the website, so keep your eyes open.
Father's Day Treat?
General
Remember that it's Father's Day and the Museum is open to visitors, so why not give Dad a treat and take him to see our collection of buses and commercial vehicles - not to mention the V12 E-type Jaguar? No special events, no stalls, but we'll be very pleased to see you.
Remember - We are open again!
Announcement
In case anyone has doubts, the Museum is once again open on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays - and Bank Holiday Mondays, too. The opening hours are, as before, 10.30 to 16.00 each day.
All our Covid precautions are in place - so please make sure that you sign in or use the Covid App to log in, and follow the rules and route advertised. Unfortunately, because of Covid, we cannot at the moment give general access to the interior or cabs of the vehicles, but if you want a better look - or have any other question about our exhibits, do ask one of the Museum volunteers.
All our Covid precautions are in place - so please make sure that you sign in or use the Covid App to log in, and follow the rules and route advertised. Unfortunately, because of Covid, we cannot at the moment give general access to the interior or cabs of the vehicles, but if you want a better look - or have any other question about our exhibits, do ask one of the Museum volunteers.
Donate while you shop!
Important
In the current situation, there will be a lot more online shopping by everyone. Did you know? You can donate to us while you shop without any extra cost to you! Simply use Amazon Smile or EasyFundraising and select us as your charity.
See section above for details.
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Upcoming Events
We regularly hold themed events at the museum, including free bus rides!
34th Annual Open and Running Day
We can finally welcome you back to the museum for our main annual event, with our own and visiting vehicles on display, many also giving free rides on several routes throughout the day.