North West Museum of Road Transport, Transport museum in St Helens, England
Description
The North West Museum of Road Transport occupies a former bus depot building on Hall Street and displays a large collection of vehicles from different eras. The museum presents buses, trams, and other transportation equipment that document changes in how people moved around.
History
The building started in 1881 as a depot for horse-drawn trams and evolved through various transportation eras. It became a museum in 1981 to preserve the region's transport history.
Culture
The collection shows how people once bought their tickets and how these systems changed over time. Visitors can observe old fare machines and understand how public transport worked in daily life.
Practical
The museum opens on weekends and offers free admission for children under 16. Visitors should know that vintage bus rides are offered on the first Sunday of each month.
Did you know?
The museum houses the Museum of Fare Collection where visitors can operate historical ticket machines under staff guidance. This hands-on experience lets you feel how people actually bought tickets in the past.
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