Presents and events a-plenty for Christmas, on offer at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: Visitors to the British Motor Museum have a wealth of options this Christmas, with a wide selection of Christmas events and gift ideas. Christmas lunches are available on 11, 12, 13 and 16 December and are open to visitors, local companies, Members, car clubs and community groups to book. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Significant funding for The British Motor Museum from Arts Council England
Arts Council England helps The British Motor Museum with major funding boost... The Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that it has secured a further £225,000 per annum from the Arts Council for the period 2023-2026 as a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO). Arts Council England are boosting spending in arts, museums and libraries in villages, towns and cities … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum receives VisitEngland’s ‘Best Told Story’ Award
VisitEngland's 'Best Told Story' Award goes to... The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum is celebrating after being awarded a coveted ‘Best Told Story’ Award from VisitEngland. The Museum is one of 97 attractions awarded accolades for the outstanding experiences they provide to visitors across categories including Welcome, Best Told Story, Quality Food & Drink, … [Read more...]
A winter of motoring interest ahead at The British Motor Museum
Winter events coming soon at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a number of events this winter including an interactive evening discussing the exciting Morgan Super 3 – the Designer’s Perspective, a book signing event featuring Michael Barton’s book “Fast Lady – The Extraordinary Adventures of Miss Dorothy Levitt” and the return of the popular … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum wins an important Sandford Award for Heritage Education
Sandford Heritage Education Award goes to The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum’s Learning Team is proud to announce that they have once again won a highly coveted Sandford Award for Heritage Education. The award is an independently assessed, quality assured assessment of formal, curriculum-aligned learning with recognition given to informal learning such as family … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum new South Wing meeting facilities
New South Wing meeting facilities open at British Motor Museum, after £70,000+ investment... Leading Midlands conference and events venue, the British Motor Museum, officially opened its new South Wing this week. Based in Warwickshire, just off Junction 12, the award-winning Museum recently invested over £70k to transform an under-utilised area of the building into four new meeting spaces. The … [Read more...]
Online Collections available via the British Motor Museum website
The British Motor Museum launches its Online Collections... They tell us: The British Motor Museum has launched its Online Collections, enabling anyone to explore and find out more about the collection vehicles documented in detail on the website. This is the culmination of a number of years behind the scenes work, including during lockdown. By digitising the vehicle collections, the Museum is … [Read more...]
Two indoor model shows soon at The British Motor Museum
Two model shows in October at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host two great indoor Model shows in October for all the family to enjoy. The Large Model Aircraft Show returns after an absence of three years, taking place on Sunday 23 October. Visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, … [Read more...]
Science Magic at The British Motor Museum this October 2022 half-term
Magical days with science at The British Motor Museum this October... They tell us: Families can discover the Magic of Science at the British Motor Museum this half term from 22 – 30 October. Children can get up close to one of the Ford Anglias which starred in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and then join the mad scientists for some magical, mind-blowing experiments, … [Read more...]
Jaguars coming to Gaydon to celebrate 100 years
'Jaguars at Gaydon' honours the milestone centenary of the company since the days of Swallow Sidecars in 1922... The British Motor Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 3 September which will celebrate its milestone centenary. The show, now in its third year, is a joint show between the British Motor Museum and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust … [Read more...]
MGB at 60 – Celebrations at The British Motor Museum
MGB's 60th birthday to be honoured at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum will celebrate the 60th birthday of the MGB at a special event on Sunday 25 September. This event will appeal to anyone who loves MGB cars, whether they have owned one in the past, know someone who has one or would simply like to see some of these iconic cars proudly displayed together. The … [Read more...]
Fun with trucks – at the British Motor Museum
The Retro Truck Show takes place at Gaydon in September... The British Motor Museum is gearing up for plenty of truck fun when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon for this popular show which is now in its twelfth year. The Retro Truck Show features some of the best modern trucks produced between 1971 … [Read more...]
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches The British Motor Museum
An exciting morning at The British Motor Museum as the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay arrived today, 22nd July 2022... They tell us: Over 500 spectators lined the Museum’s main driveway to watch the baton arrive. It was accompanied by the Queen's 1953 Royal Ceremonial Land Rover from the museum’s collection. This vehicle was part of fleet used by the Queen and Prince Philip on … [Read more...]
‘The Legendary Daytona Motorcycle’ exhibition opens on 22nd July 2022 at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum opens its first ever motorcycle exhibition on 22nd July 2022... They tell us: As a departure from its normally car-based exhibitions, the British Motor Museum is expanding its visitor appeal and diving into the world of motorcycles! A new collaboration with Triumph Motorcycles will see two temporary exhibitions delivered over the next six months. The first is a … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Exhibition opens at The British Motor Museum
Celebrating 100 years since the Austin Seven arrived, The British Motor Museum is hosting a new exhibition about this truly iconic model... They tell us: The British Motor Museum is to host a brand-new exhibition entitled ‘Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven’ which will open on 22 July to mark a century of the small car that made such a big impact. From its launch in 1922, … [Read more...]
BMC and Leyland Show attracted classics galore on a very hot summer weekend
Enthusiasts flock to the BMC and Leyland Show… …Kim Henson reports. (All text and all photographs – except one as individually credited – by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The British Motor Museum at Gaydon played host to this year’s BMC and Leyland Show (held annually, Covid-apart) on Sunday 10th July. On a blistering hot day, more than 800 classic vehicles produced by BMC BL, Leyland and … [Read more...]
Austin Seven Centenary celebrated this summer at The British Motor Museum
A much-loved small British car with a great history and wonderful legacy... The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven with 7 marvellous activities from the 22 July – 5 September. Visitors can uncover this great little car’s history and look at some of its exciting adventures with the chance to explore the new exhibition ‘Small car. Big … [Read more...]
Queen’s Baton Relay to visit The British Motor Museum in July
On Friday 22nd July the Birmingham Queen's Baton Relay will visit the British Motor Museum, as part of the relay route around Britain... The British Motor Museum tells us: The Baton will spend 10 days in the West Midlands during its final journey through England this summer. During its time in the Stratford-on-Avon District, the Queen's Baton Relay will also visit the Recreation Ground in … [Read more...]
Unique Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum
Triumph TS2 to visit The British Motor Museum for just one day, as part of its 'Round Britain Relay' tour... The TS2, built at Banner Lane in Coventry, was the first right-hand drive 'TR' model, built in 1953 and before the TR2 production run started, right at the start of the long and illustrious TR sports car story. 'TS2' relates to the 'Chassis' number. TS2 will be visiting the British … [Read more...]
Six top motoring shows at The British Motor Museum in July
Historic vehicles galore at the British Motor Museum during July... They tell us: The British Motor Museum will be hosting six fantastic motoring shows in July which will include the Wythall Busfest on 2 July, the Electric Vehicle Festival on 3 July, the BMC & Leyland Show on 10 July, the Old Ford Rally and Rootes Heritage Day, both on 17 July & the Big MINI show on 24 July. The … [Read more...]