Bee Network Exhibition Display at Manchester Transport Museum

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Bringing the Story of Greater Manchester's Transport Revolution to Life

Project Date: June 2026

We were proud to deliver the complete exhibition display for the new Bee Network exhibition at Manchester Transport Museum in Cheetham Hill, creating an engaging visitor experience that celebrates the development of Greater Manchester’s integrated transport system.

The exhibition tells the story of the Bee Network from its inception to the present day, showcasing how the network was developed, rolled out across Greater Manchester and how it continues to evolve. Visitors can explore key milestones and innovations, including the Bee Network app, Tap & Go ticketing and Starling Bank Bikes.

Bespoke museum exhibition display featuring MDF backboards, acrylic display cases, illuminated lettering and branded Bee Network graphics.

The Brief

The museum required a visually impactful exhibition space that would educate and engage visitors while presenting a significant amount of information in an accessible and interactive way. The display needed to combine interpretive graphics, artefacts, digital content and illuminated elements to create an immersive experience that reflected the Bee Network’s bold visual identity. Project Features:

  • Bespoke MDF exhibition structures
  • Acrylic display cases
  • Illuminated acrylic lightboxes
  • Push-through illuminated text
  • Custom 3D display elements
  • Mannequin supply and installation
  • Large-format graphic production and installation
  • Museum exhibition fit-out
Bespoke exhibition fabrication and installation at Manchester Transport Museum.

The Solution

Working closely with the project team, we designed, manufactured and installed the complete exhibition display, transforming the gallery space into a vibrant showcase of Manchester’s transport history and future. The installation featured:

  • Bespoke MDF exhibition backboards
  • Custom acrylic display cases for artefacts and memorabilia
  • Illuminated acrylic lightboxes
  • Push-through illuminated lettering and graphics
  • Custom 3D display elements
  • Graphic production and installation throughout
  • Supply and installation of mannequins to support interpretive displays

The use of the Bee Network’s distinctive yellow branding, combined with layered graphics, lighting and physical display elements, helped create a cohesive and engaging visitor experience.

Acrylic display case showcasing Bee Network artefacts and memorabilia.

The Impact

The completed exhibition provides visitors with an informative and visually engaging journey through the development of the Bee Network, highlighting the ambition, innovation and collaboration behind one of the UK’s most significant transport projects.

By combining bespoke fabrication, illumination, graphic production and exhibition design, we delivered a display that not only communicates the story of the Bee Network but also reflects the modern, connected transport system it represents.

The exhibition now serves as a permanent feature within Manchester Transport Museum, helping visitors understand how the Bee Network has transformed travel across Greater Manchester and what the future of integrated transport looks like.

Bee Network exhibition display at Manchester Transport Museum featuring illuminated graphics, interactive displays, acrylic showcases and transport heritage exhibits.

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