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A world of patterns this May half-term at The British Motor Museum

12th May 2025

Half-term pattern fun at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 24 May – 1 June 2025, the British Motor Museum is inviting families to discover patterns of all kinds within their car collection. Patterns are everywhere in the world of cars. From elegant detailing on a car’s body, to charming designs in the … [Read more...]

‘The Gallery 2025’ is now open at The British Motor Museum

8th April 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The newest exhibition at the British Motor Museum is “The Gallery 2025”, a continuing collaboration with Historic Car Art, which will run until 26 June 2025. Visitors will be able to enjoy a collection of motoring-related pieces from a variety of Britain’s most creative automotive artists and … [Read more...]

Gaydon Gatherings at The British Motor Museum in 2025

25th March 2025

Ever-popular Gaydon Gatherings return to The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Popular Gaydon Gatherings return to the British Motor Museum! The popular and informal 'Gaydon Gathering' events return to the British Motor Museum on Tuesday 8 April from 5pm – 8:30pm. The events, which are free to attend, are aimed at motoring … [Read more...]

Celebrate the Longbridge factory, on Tuesday 12th March, at The British Motor Museum

30th January 2024

An evening celebration of  'Longbridge Legacies' will take place on Tuesday 12th March at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has announced an exciting new Museum Late event - “Longbridge Legacies”. The Museum will host a special evening to celebrate the Longbridge Factory, its achievements and its impact on … [Read more...]

The British Motor Museum attends ‘Salon Retromobile’ in Paris

24th January 2024

The British Motor Museum is excited to announce it will attend the ‘48th Salon Retromobile’ 2024 event in Paris for the first time. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The show, regarded as France’s biggest and best celebration of automotive history and culture with over 130,000 visitors expected, runs from 31 January to 4 February, with a spectacular display … [Read more...]

The future of eight historic MGs secured by The British Motor Museum

18th December 2023

The British Museum secures the loan of eight historic MGS... They tell us: (Words and image from The British Motor Museum). After several years working with MG Motor UK, the British Motor Museum has secured the long-term loan of eight historic MG cars which, until recently, had been stored at Longbridge. This agreement is due to the successful relationship between MG and the British Motor … [Read more...]

Singer Le Mans arrives at the British Motor Museum, as part of a new collaboration with The Patrick Foundation

30th June 2023

Collaboration between The British Motor Museum and The Patrick Foundation starts with the arrival of a Singer Le Mans at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photograph from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to be welcoming a new car into its collection – a Singer Le Mans. Not only is this car an ideal fit for the Trust’s collection, it … [Read more...]

Colour-themed activities at the British Motor Museum this next half-term

11th January 2023

Discover a palette of activities at The British Motor Museum this half-term... They tell us: Families can discover a palette of possibilities with a range of colour themed activities at the British Motor Museum during half term from 11 – 26 February. Children can take a colourful stroll through the Museum with the Colour Creator Trail, build a colourful 'ArtBot', enjoy a family Colour in the … [Read more...]

FREE Gaydon Gathering events at The British Motor Museum

29th March 2022

The British Motor Museum announces dates for the free-of-charge 2022 Gaydon Gatherings... The British Motor Museum’s 'Gaydon Gathering' events return for 2022 on Tuesday 12 April from 5pm – 8pm. Informal, fun evenings aimed at motoring enthusiasts, these events are completely free to attend, taking place outdoors on the Museum's arenas on the second Tuesday every month.  Up to 500 vehicles … [Read more...]

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