Dundee Museum of Transport

Dundee Museum of Transport is a lively, hands‑on celebration of the city’s transport heritage, housed in a former industrial building that suits its energetic, mechanical character. The museum traces Dundee’s evolution through the vehicles that shaped everyday life, from early trams and buses to fire engines, bicycles and classic cars. Inside, visitors can explore restored Dundee Corporation buses, vintage delivery vans and a collection of elegant motorcars that chart changing styles and engineering across the 20th century. A popular highlight is the recreated 1950s garage, complete with tools, signage and period details that evoke the golden age of motoring. The museum also showcases Dundee’s cycling history, including rare bikes and stories of local manufacturers who once supplied riders across Britain. Interactive displays explain how transport influenced the city’s growth, while themed exhibitions cover everything from emergency vehicles to military transport. Younger visitors enjoy hands‑on activities and close‑up views of engines and mechanical parts. As the museum prepares for its future move to the historic Maryfield tram depot, it continues to offer a warm, engaging look at Dundee’s journey on wheels.