British Motor Museum exhibition “The Car. The Future. Me” goes on tour! The Museum tells us... An exciting topical exhibition from the British Motor Museum “The Car. The Future. Me” is to be showcased by the Dundee Museum of Transport at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP-26 to be held in Glasgow later this year. The exhibition, which explores the future of the car, was … [Read more...]
National Metro and Mini Show first such event this year at the British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum is delighted to welcome back the ‘National Metro & Mini Show’ as its first event of the 2021 show season. The popular family show, which returns in line with government guidelines on Sunday 6 June, is the main event of the year for Metros, classic Minis and modern MINIs to celebrate a great day out. Hundreds of models will be on display including ‘621 AOK’, the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum ready to welcome visitors from 17th May
British Motor Museum eagerly awaits to welcome visitors back on 17 May! The British Motor Museum is all set to reopen its doors on 17 May in line with Stage 3 of the Government’s roadmap. Having been awarded the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry charter mark by VisitEngland, the Museum is confident that everything is in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. The Museum will be open 7 days a … [Read more...]
Culture Recovery Fund helps British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum awarded £261,500 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund... The British Motor Museum says that it is delighted to announce it has been awarded an additional £261,500 from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The Museum is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards. This is in addition to the £707,000 which was … [Read more...]
Shows and activities all summer at the British Motor Museum…
A full schedule is planned for the British Motor Museum this coming summer... The British Motor Museum is gearing up to run a full schedule of motoring shows and events this year. Following the Government’s road map announcement the Museum is planning to reopen on 17 May and is delighted to say that its popular show season will also return in line with all government guidelines. Over 14 shows … [Read more...]
Visit the British Motor Museum from your own home (or wherever you are) this Easter!
Bringing the British Motor Museum to you this Easter... Like all indoor British/UK attractions the British Motor Museum will not be allowed to open its doors and welcome visitors this Easter, but they have not let this deter them! Instead they have put together a programme of activities and events that everyone can enjoy – bringing the Museum to people’s homes. Throughout April families can … [Read more...]
Free Fun Days (at home) offered by the British Motor Museum
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...]
