Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about visiting the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
When does the museum open?
The museum opens in early April annually – please check the opening times here
What is the admission charge?
Admission to the museum is FREE for all.
We would suggest that you purchase one or more of our Guide Books.
Our Souvenir Guide is priced at £7.50, incl. UK 2nd class postage (please allow 7-10 days for delivery).
Additional information for your visit:
Groups Visits – pre-booking required
Coach Parties – pre-booking required
Calendar of opening times and events
Are dogs allowed at the museum?
Yes, so long as accompanied by their owners (an adult) and kept on a lead at all times. Please DO NOT take them on the vehicles.
Please ensure you clean up after your dog when onsite.
Can children come to the museum to clean the buses?
We are sorry but we cannot allow even supervised children under 15 to help clean the buses
Do you accommodate group/coach visits?
We welcome groups and coach tours to visit during the usual opening times. As entry is free we cannot offer special rates, but if advanced warning is given we can provide guided tours if required. It is always preferable to have advance notice when groups of more than 20 intend to visit.
In special circumstances we can offer exclusive access when we are normally closed and we charge a minimum of £50 for this service.
Do you offer hire of the vehicles?
No. As we do not have an Operators Licence or the required insurance cover we are unable to hire vehicles for public use.
What facilities do you have onsite?
Toilets, including Disabled and Baby Changing facilities are available within the Museum building
We have an ample car park (and limited coach parking), shop and tea bar.
There is also a childrens’ play area.
How do I make a donation to the museum?
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the museum please visit out donate page here.
I have an item/s I would like to donate to the museum, how do I go about this?
If you have an item/s that you would like to donate to the museum then please in the first instance visit donate an item or items to the museum page to complete and submit the form.
Someone from the museum will be in touch.
I am the author/publisher and would like to know if the museum would like to stock my book/publication?
If you have a bus/coach related book or other publication, in the first instance please complete and submit the enquiry form on our contact page, providing further details.
Someone from the museum will be in touch.
How do I get to the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum?
For details of how to get to the Museum please visit the find us page
Are there accessible areas for wheelchair users?
Access to The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum is suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users. Visitors in wheelchairs are welcome; please ask our staff for any special requirements; we will always provide all possible assistance whenever required.
Externally, the areas outside of the Museum are concrete, with gentle slopes that continue to the Museum entrance, Gift Shop and Refreshment areas. Full access is available to the main display areas, which again are constructed from concrete and are predominantly level, with gentle slopes and ramps.
Disabled and Baby Changing Toilet facilities are available within the Museum building
How do I become a member of the museum?
Please visit the membership section here.