A list of museums in North West (Chester, Crewe, Stockport, Liverpool, Oldham, Blackburn, Lancaster, Blackpool, Carlisle, Preston, Wigan, Bolton, Isle of Man, Warrington, and Manchester.).

North West Classic Car Museums

British Commercial Vehicle Museum

King Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston, Lancashire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : April to end of September Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only October Sundays and Tuesdays only November to end of March Closed Public Holidays Open Bank Holiday Mondays Easter Open Sunday/Monday 23/24 March Hours Of Opening 10.00am - 5.00pm.


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Cars of the Stars

Standish Street, Keswick, Cumbria •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : SADLY CLOSED DOWN IN 2011.


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Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum

Maclure Road, Rochdale •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : The museum is open on Fridays (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of each month (except January) from 10am to 4pm. No appointment is necessary but bigger groups should check in advance. Larger (monthly) open days usually feature working exhibits and additional attractions.


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Griffin Trust

The Hangars, South Road, Hooton Park Airfield, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : The Hooton Park site is not Open regularly to members of the public - only on events and Open days.


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Keighley Bus Museum

47 Brantfell Drive, Burnley, Lancashire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Tuesday evenings 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm and Saturdays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm when our volunteers are working.


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Mouldsworth Motor Museum

Mouldsworth Motor Museum, Smithy Lane, Mouldsworth, Cheshire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Open Sundays 12-5pm and all Bank Holidays Wednesdays in July and August February until the end of November.


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Museum of Science and Industry Manchester

Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Open from 10.00am - 5.00pm every day, except 24 - 26 December and 1 January.


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Tameside Transport Collection

22 Clarence Street, Stalybridge •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Opening Times: Unknown


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The North West Museum of Road Transport

The Old Bus Depot, Hall Street, St Helens •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Open Saturday & Sunday 12.00pm till 4.00pm. Every first Sunday of the month free vintage bus rides


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Lakeland Motor Museum

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Open daily except Christmas Day from 10.00 - closing at 16.30 until the end of January.


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Manchester Museum of Transport

Boyle Street, Manchester •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Open every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday (except during the Christmas and New Year period) - every day throughout August. 10am until 4.30pm.


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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

French Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Summer: The bunker is open 7 days a week from the 20th of March until the 3rd of November. From 10.30am to 5.30pm. Winter: The bunker is open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5.30pm. Closed December 23rd 2013 to January 2nd 2014. Open daily for October Half Term Holiday (Sat 26th October - Sun 3rd November 2013)


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Gawsworth Hall

Church Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : 5 May to 22 September: Sundays 2 to 5pm & special events 24 June to 31 August: Daily 2 to 5pm


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North West Bike Museums

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

French Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Summer: The bunker is open 7 days a week from the 20th of March until the 3rd of November. From 10.30am to 5.30pm. Winter: The bunker is open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5.30pm. Closed December 23rd 2013 to January 2nd 2014. Open daily for October Half Term Holiday (Sat 26th October - Sun 3rd November 2013)


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North West Boat Exhibitions and Museums

Lancaster Maritime Museum

Custom House, St George's Quay Lancaster, Lancashire •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : All week 11am to 5pm (April to October) 12:30 to 4pm (November to March). Last admission to some parts of the museum is 40 minutes before closing


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Fleetwood Museum

Queens Terrace, Fleetwood •MAP•

• OPENING TIMES : Open April 1st -November 1st 2014 Tuesday - Saturday 11am-4pm (and Bank Holiday Weekends) Adults £3, Concession £2 and Accompanied children FREE!


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