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The British Motor Museum’s 30th Anniversary to be celebrated over seven days in August

23rd June 2023

30 years since its doors first opened to the public, The British Motor Museum will celebrate in August... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Motor Museum). On 1 May 1993, the British Motor Museum, known at the time as the ‘Heritage Motor Centre’, opened its doors for the very first time. Purpose-built to hold the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’s collections, the … [Read more...]

British Motor Museum celebrates 30th Anniversary

2nd May 2023

30 Years of the amazing British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum first opened its doors to the public at its site in Gaydon 30 years ago! Visitors got their first look at the world’s largest collections of historic British cars inside the impressive brand-new building on 1 May 1993. The Museum will be marking its milestone anniversary with a week-long 30th Anniversary … [Read more...]

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