Transport Museum Wythall facts for kids
A Leyland Fleetline, one of the exhibits at The Transport Museum, Wythall
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| Established | 1978 |
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| Location | Wythall, Worcestershire, England |
| Type | Transport museum |
The Transport Museum, Wythall is an exciting transport museum located near Birmingham, in Wythall, Worcestershire, England. It's a fantastic place to explore old vehicles! This museum was first started by a special group called The Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Trust (BaMMOT). This group is a charity, which means they are a non-profit group that helps the community.
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Discover the Transport Museum!
The BaMMOT charity was formed in 1977. They found the perfect spot for the museum in February 1978. Today, the museum has three large halls. These halls are filled with an amazing collection of old buses and coaches. You can see famous vehicles like those from Midland Red and Birmingham City Transport.
What Kinds of Vehicles Can You See?
The museum isn't just about buses! It also has a cool collection of battery electric vehicles. These include old-fashioned milk floats. Imagine milk being delivered by an electric vehicle! There's even a special petrol-electric bus called a Tilling-Stevens. It uses both petrol and electricity to move.
The Museum's New Name
In 2016, the charity changed its name to Transport Museum Wythall (TMW). It's still the same great museum. The new name helps people know exactly what the museum is about.
Ride the Miniature Railway!
The museum is also home to the Elmdon Model Engineering Society (EMES). This group runs the Wythall miniature railway. It's a super fun part of your visit! You can take rides on tiny steam trains around the museum grounds. It's like stepping back in time!
