British Transportation Museum

The British Transportation Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Dayton focused on preserving and interpreting British-built vehicles, bicycles, and related memorabilia. Its collection and library support restoration, education, and community events.

Displays include a rotating selection of classic British cars and an extensive bicycle collection, plus archival materials and a working restoration program. The museum hosts regular club meets and publishes a newsletter for enthusiasts.

Small, focused museum with vehicles, bicycles and archival displays.

Look out for:

• A variety of British cars (over 40 vehicles noted in local listings) and rotating exhibits.

• Historic and restored bicycles alongside motoring memorabilia and period advertising.

• A library/archival area with newsletters and documentation useful to restorers and researchers.

• Community activity such as British car meets, restoration projects, and monthly meetings.

Best way to experience it:

Plan a weekday-by-appointment visit if Saturdays or Mondays (regular public hours) don’t fit your schedule; allow 1–2 hours to see vehicles and browse the library, and contact the museum in advance for group visits or to confirm special exhibits.

• Open to the public Saturdays and Mondays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; other days by appointment.

• Small museum footprint—allow about 1–2 hours to tour.

• Phone (+1-937-546-0039) and email (btmpres@gmail.com) listed for appointments and group visits.

• Active volunteer/restoration programs mean some vehicles may be off display or rotated.