Open Days

We open on a selection of weekends between April and November (normally these include Bank Holiday weekends) as shown in the  calendar below. Admission for events with a brown background is charged at our Standard rate; ones with a red background are Premium events and charged at higher prices.

Details of our 2024 and 2025 open days are provisional, so although the dates we will be open are unlikely to change, any special themes may be subject to alteration – so please keep checking back!

We can open for private visits on other dates if arranged in advance – there is a minimum charge for this. If you’d like to know more, check this page.

Events in April 2024

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 April 2024(1 event)

1940s Weekend


1 April 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

Admission Prices: This event is a Premium Open Day and NOT INCLUDED in our unlimited re-admission offer so all admission tickets must be purchased on the day. For full details please check our Admission Prices page.

Avoid the Queues at Reception - book your admission tickets in advance on Eventbrite! (Pre-booking closes at 5pm, Sunday 31st March)

What's happening: A celebration of the 1940's over two days at Easter! There'll be

  • Live entertainment
  • Sales stalls
  • Bar
  • Visiting vehicles of the period
  • Reenactors in period costume

Plus all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

If you're interested in booking a stall pitch or taking part as an enactor please contact Bainbridge Events (pete@bainbridgeevents.co.uk)

2 April 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


2 April 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

 

3 April 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


3 April 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

 

4 April 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


4 April 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

 

5 April 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


5 April 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

 

6 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
6 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

7 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
7 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

8 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
8 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

9 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
9 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

10 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
10 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

11 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
11 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

12 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
12 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

13 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
13 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

14 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
14 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

15 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
15 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

16 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
16 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

17 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
17 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

18 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
18 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

19 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
19 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

20 April 2024(1 event)

Weekend Open Days


20 April 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening:  This weekend in addition to marking the end of trolleybus operation 55 years ago in Bournemouth, we'll be showcasing our other trolleybuses from Southern England. Plus, we'll have all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

 

21 April 2024(1 event)

Weekend Open Days


21 April 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening:  This weekend in addition to marking the end of trolleybus operation 55 years ago in Bournemouth, we'll be showcasing our other trolleybuses from Southern England. Plus, we'll have all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

 

22 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
22 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

23 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
23 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

24 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
24 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

25 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
25 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

26 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
26 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

27 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
27 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

28 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
28 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

29 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
29 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

30 April 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
30 April 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

1 May 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
1 May 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

2 May 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
2 May 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

3 May 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
3 May 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

4 May 2024(1 event)

Bank Holiday Weekend: A Busman's Holiday


4 May 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: Join us for a special Busman's Holiday Weekend! Plus we'll have all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

(Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

5 May 2024(1 event)

Bank Holiday Weekend: A Busman's Holiday


5 May 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: Join us for a special Busman's Holiday Weekend! Plus we'll have all our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

(Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

 

A pdf of 2024 open days can be downloaded here.