The British Motor Museum tells us…
(All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum).
The British Motor Museum is inviting families to come along and explore exciting senses this summer from 19 July – 1 September! In conjunction with their brand new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’, visitors can experience the Museum’s collection through looking, touching, smelling and listening – in a host of exciting activities. There will be different themes for each day of the week plus, every day, the Senses Family Trail will lead visitors on a journey of discovery around the Museum!
On Mindful Mondays, children can take an exclusive look at the extensive Archive collection during the Archive Adventure, where the team will share insights into the preservation and accessibility of historical materials. Get creative with Modelling Masterpieces! where kids can craft their own car designs using air-dry clay, and they can experience the car collection from intriguing new perspectives by joining the interactive Sensory Tour.
Families can experience the thrill of riding in a historic vehicle on Tuneful Tuesdays during Classic Car Rides, and hear stories of different cars in the Museum during Car Spotlight! Visitors can craft shakers, maracas, and mini drums in “Make Some Noise!”, drawing inspiration from engine sounds and car radio tunes, and The Tuneful Tour will offer a musical journey encouraging children to explore the sounds of the cars and create their own rhythms.
On Workshop Wednesdays, families can join Carter’s 1930 Garage Family Tour for a fun exploration of the tech-focused exhibits, led by the charismatic Mr Carter or his handy garage mechanic. Mechanic’s Spotlight is a behind-the-scenes experience where the knowledgeable workshop team will demonstrate the care involved in preserving heritage vehicles. Bonnets Up will give a rare chance to peer under the hoods of classic and modern cars, and even see them roar into life! Children can also get their imagination sparking with Kit Car Creations where they can use LEGO® bricks to build a car!
Tactile Thursdays offer a hands-on way to explore automotive history. Children can join the Tactile Tour to get up close with a selection of vehicles, experiencing their unique textures. In Artefacts Unboxed, they can handle historic items and uncover their fascinating stories with guidance from expert curators. RC Racers lets visitors of all ages test their skills driving remote-controlled Aston Martins around a custom track!
Fizzing Fridays are packed with science-themed fun. Children can join a Scientastic Family Tour or Sensory Science Show to explore the wonders of light in an engaging, hands-on way. In the Sensational Archive workshops, they can discover how Archivists use all their senses to interact with historical materials. Dive deeper into the world of photography with ‘Glass’ Plate Image Making where children can explore vintage negatives, taste an ‘edible photo negative’, and create their own artwork using light and colour.
On Whizzing Weekends children can make their very own Origami paper car by following instructions or coming up with their own unique design! This summer’s feature exhibition, ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!: The Sounds and Songs of the Motor Car’, which opens on the 18 July, also invites visitors to explore the powerful connection between cars and sound. From engine roars to road trip playlists, you can discover how the sounds we hear and the music we choose, shape our driving experience, and how car design has evolved to amplify this connection.
Emma Rawlinson, Family & Lifelong Learning Officer at the British Motor Museum, said, “This summer, we’re inviting families to engage their senses and explore the Museum’s fascinating car collection from new and interesting perspectives. We have a wide range of different activities each day that are sure to inspire and encourage curiosity and creativity!”
Museum entry is just £46 for a family of 4 in advance or £52 on the day, £17 for adults in advance or £20 on the day, £15 for concessions in advance or £18 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return at no extra cost. To find out more information about the summer activities, please visit the website at https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/summer
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More about the British motor Museum:
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The British Motor Museum houses the collections of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust – over 400 cars spanning the classic, vintage and veteran eras and a fabulous archive of film, photographs, personal papers and business documents.
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The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (the Trust) is an independent educational charity formed in 1983. The Registered Charity Number is 286575. Its mission is to collect, conserve, research and display for the benefit of the nation, motor vehicles, archives and ancillary material relating to the motor industry in Great Britain and to provide a world-class motor museum and major visitor attraction providing a broad based academic and educational facility coupled to an entertaining and attractive display.
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As a registered charity, the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust operates a number of fundraising schemes from ‘Adopt a Car’ to Payroll Giving and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
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In December 2014, the Trust gained the coveted designated status from Arts Council England which confirms that its collections are of national significance. The Designation Scheme is a mark of distinction, identifying and celebrating pre-eminent collections of national and international importance in non-national institutions. British Motor Museum is a National Portfolio Organisation supported by Arts Council England providing funding for a 3-year programme of exhibitions, engagement and learning activity from 2023 to 2026. Arts Council England is the national development body for arts and culture across England, working to enrich people’s lives. It supports a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries. Between 2023 and 2026, it will invest £446m per year to help create these experiences www.artscouncil.org.uk
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The British Motor Museum delivers a range of educational packages which support the National Curriculum – science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at KS1 to KS4. A wide range of family and lifelong learning activities also take place in the Museum during school holidays.
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Each year the Museum hosts a number of highly successful and varied motoring Shows and Rallies as well as family events, lectures and workshops. For full details please visit the website www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
- The address is British Motor Museum or British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ.