The British Motor Museum seeks to inspire, educate and entertain youngsters... With no ‘days out’ allowed this half-term the British Motor Museum is offering families a range of free fun activities to enjoy from home as a welcome break from home-schooling! These February activities explore future fuels and are available online from the Museum’s website … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum wins prestigious Royal Automobile Club Historic Award
Historic Award won in difficult times... The British Motor Museum has won a prestigious Royal Automobile Club Historic Award in the Collection category. The annual Awards were announced on 28 January and recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of candidates across all 8 categories to scrutinise. … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
Recognition for Museum's exhibitions arranged during a difficult year... The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the Collection category in this year’s Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of candidates … [Read more...]
Christmas present ideas from the British Motor Museum
Plenty of novel Christmas gift ideas from the British Motor Museum... They tell us... Looking for inspiration for novel Christmas gifts for friends and family, then the British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas! Home to over 300 classic and vintage cars, the Museum offers a great day out or a unique motoring gift perfect for petrolheads, culture seekers and lovers of all things … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum awarded £707,000 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Good news indeed for the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has announced that it is delighted that it has been awarded £707,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has a sustainable future. The British Motor Museum is one of 588 cultural and creative organisations across … [Read more...]
Tuesday nights at the British Motor Museum…
British Motor Museum to host free ‘Tuesday Night Gaydon Gatherings’! The British Motor Museum says it is delighted to announce it is to host a series of brand new monthly evening gatherings aimed at motoring enthusiasts. The first ‘Gaydon Gathering’ will take place on Tuesday 15 September from 5:30pm to 8pm and the next on Tuesday 13 October. The Gaydon Gathering will then be a regular feature of … [Read more...]
More about the British Motor Museum playing host to a live musical theatre performance in September
Earl Carpenter visits the British Motor Museum ahead of September's live musical performances... As mentioned on this website on 4th August (please go to: https://www.wheels-alive.co.uk/british-motor-museum-to-play-host-to-a-live-musical-theatre-performance/) the Britsh Motor Museum will play host to a new innovative production ‘Voices of the West End’ which will be performed live in … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to play host to a live musical theatre performance!
‘Voices of the West End’ to feature at Gaydon… The British Motor Museum will play host to a new innovative production ‘Voices of the West End’ which will be performed live in the safe and beautiful grounds of the Museum on 25, 26 & 27 September. The outdoor production, which is a collaboration between Ginger Boy Productions and Birmingham Hippodrome, will showcase music from the West End’s … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum – open this summer!
British Motor Museum - all geared up for summer visits and gatherings The British Motor Museum reopened its doors on 4 July on a Friday to Monday basis. Following great support from visitors the Museum is delighted to announce that from 1 August, it will now be open every day of the week throughout August. The Museum has been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark by … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum drives on with three senior collections team appointments
New senior staff roles at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that it has made three senior appointments at the start of 2020. Stephen Laing, who was previously Curator at the Museum for 25 years, has been promoted to Head of Collections. Stephen, who has also joined the Senior Management Team, is now responsible for the Car, Museum and Archive … [Read more...]
Educational fun ‘STEAM’ fortnight at British Motor Museum in March
British Motor Museum announces STEAM fortnight for Schools in March 2020. The British Motor Museum is pleased to announce a fortnight of STEAM based educational activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths) for Key Stages 2 & 3 from March 2 – 13 2020. Designed to coincide with National Science Week, the Museum will be offering a new range of interactive activities to enhance … [Read more...]
Like to learn a new skill? Classic motoring and photography workshops are being offered at the British Motor Museum this spring…
Are you new to classics, or simply fancy learning a new skill in the spring? Get in touch with the British Motor Museum – they can help! The British Motor Museum is hosting a number of motoring related workshops in March, April and May 2020. These popular workshops enable participants to learn new skills in photography and classic car ownership. Each course includes entry to the Museum so … [Read more...]
Fresh-faced, magnificent British Motor Museum opens its doors
"It's terrific", says Kim Henson... Located at Gaydon in Warwickshire, the re-named British Motor Museum has just re-opened following a £5.1 million refurbishment, which has taken five and a half years to come to fruition. The work – which was delivered on time and on budget – has included the construction of two new facilities. The Museum is now proud to showcase the world’s leading … [Read more...]
