2026 Opening
The museum is now open every Sunday and Wednesday from 1030 to 1530 with final entry at 1430. Engineering works continue on our model railway layout which is temporarily limiting the number of trains running and the commissioning of our new ‘Norman Collection’ continues, with both projects scheduled for completion shortly. New for 2026 is the replica Buckland Church School clock and tower, a refurbished St Thomas steam engine and a refreshed vehicle hunt for younger visitors.
Ticket prices are held for 2026 and of course, annual tickets purchased in 2025 remain valid.
2026 Museum Opening
The museum is now open to the public every Sunday and Wednesday from 1030 to 1530 with final entry at 1430. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the museum with all entry prices held for 2026 and of course, annual tickets from 2025 remain valid.
Visitors are advised that due to ongoing works our collection of Norman motorcycles will not be available to visitors until April 2026. The new exhibition featuring the National Collection of Norman Motorcycles is currently being curated for display in our purpose built exhibition space.
About Dover Transport Museum
We are a registered charity and the only museum of its kind in Kent. The Dover Transport Museum is home to many forms of vintage transport and also features vintage shop fronts displaying the kind of items that were familiar to our young visitor’s grandparents and great-grandparents. With a large visitor-operated model railway a visit to the Dover Transport Museum makes a memorable family day out.
2026 Motorcycle Raffle Tickets
Coming soon………………….even more Normans!
Yes, great news for motorcycle enthusiasts and everyone interested in Kent’s social history. Look out for more details of this exciting development at the museum in 2026.
What life was like years ago…
Our two large exhibition halls house recreated street scenes of old Dover businesses that will stir the memories of many older visitors and give younger ones a glimpse of how things used to be. The museum’s transport collection is only part of the hundreds of exhibits illustrating everyday life over the last 100 years.
The main attractions include:
World’s largest collection of Norman Motorcycles
Historic Vehicles *
Vintage Garage & Motorcycle Shop
Dover Car Ferry & Train Ferry Memorabilia
Model Railways
5″ Gauge Railway
Bygone Street Scenes
Model Cars
Romany Life Display
Channel Tunnel Memorabilia
* Not all vehicles in the collection may be on display at the time of your visit.
Dover Transport Museum is an independent charitable trust and staffed entirely by volunteer members of the Society
CCTV is operating throughout the site
You can find out how to become a Society member by following the “SUPPORT US” link
