Crich Tramway Village has become the National Tramway Museum in a move that is said to mark a new chapter, celebrating over 60 years of tramway heritage.
The open-air museum in Crich, Derbyshire, has been rebranded to reflect a wider ambition - to challenge perceptions of what a museum can be. It recently reopened to visitors with the new identity, but still with the trams and the stories they carry at the heart of the experience.
CEO Graham Bennett said they made the decision to refresh the brand ready for the new season. He added: “The new identity reflects both our national collection and the unique experience we offer here — a working tramway where visitors can step into the past, ride historic vehicles and explore a truly special heritage site.”
Group visits to the museum
The National Tramway Museum (NTM) offers a range of benefits for groups including a discount for groups of ten or more, free coach parking and a free refreshment voucher for coach drivers.
There are a range of catering options and pre-booked groups can also make use of The Poulson Room.
What to expect during your visit
The NTM The museum features a range of engaging exhibits including a recreated historic village called Tramway Street with authentic restored street furniture and buildings that date back to the 1800s. There are also food and drink options on Tramway Street including a vintage-themed sweetshop.
There are unlimited tram rides for visitors, travelling from Town End and taking a scenic ride through the museum site with stops at Wakebridge and Glory Mine. The museum also hosts various events such as themed days like Dinosaur Day and 1960s Day.
Groups can also explore various displays in the Great Exhibition Hall with the Century of Trams exhibition. Visitors will be taken on a journey through 100 years of tramway development from 1860 to 1960.
Outside there is a scenic woodland trail and sculptures as well as outdoor and indoor play areas.
For more information go to tramway.co.uk/visit/group-bookings
