Plan your visit

Public transport 

The museum is on a major bus route and close to tram and train stations. 

• Approximately 14-minute walk from Oxford Road train station 
• Approximately 17-minute walk from St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop 
• Approximately 21-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station 
• There are frequent bus services, travelling towards, away from and across the city centre, including: 15, 18, 41, 42, 42A, 42B, 43, 53, 111, 142, 143, 147, 191, 197, V1, V2. Ask for the bus stop nearest to Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Cycling 

The museum is on the Oxford Road Cycleway, which features ‘Dutch-style’ cycle lanes. There are stands provided across the University of Manchester campus to which bicycles may be secured.

For University of Manchester staff and postgraduate students, there is a cycle hub for parking your bike securely on Bridgeford Street, next to the museum. 

Driving 

There are six car parks on campus with a mixture of permit and public parking. Find the details here.

**Please note, Booth Street West car park will be closed from 11.45pm on Friday 20 December until 6am on Thursday 2 January. However, the barriers at Cecil Street and Dilworth Street car parks  will be raised for free parking during that period.**

The Aquatics Centre car park is also close to the museum.

For groups arriving via bus or coach, there is a bay for buses and coaches outside the Museum on Oxford Road. Buses and coaches can pass through the bus gate on Oxford Road, providing that the vehicle has at least nine seats, excluding the driver.

Tips

Please be aware that there are bus gates on Oxford Road. This means that parts of the road are only open to buses, black cabs and pedal cycles from 6am to 9pm every day. If you enter a bus lane or use a bus gate, you may get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Open a map of the museum to find facilities and exhibits when you are on your trip. The button below links to an image version for easy use on mobile phones. A PDF version can be found here: download museum map PDF

Many of Manchester’s iconic music venues, auditoriums and exhibition spaces are close to the museum. There’s also a thriving nightlife and an abundance of cafés, restaurants and bars.  Nestled between the beautiful architecture and landmarks are historic parks and contemporary green spaces. Hyatt Hotels Manchester is conveniently placed right next to the museum if you need an overnight stay and it has spectacular views over the city.