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Coventry Transport Museum
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Coventry Transport Museum
Millennium Place
Hales Street
Coventry
CV1 1PN
West Midlands
England
Collection details
Archives
Land Transport
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Visitors are advised to ring beforehand if interested in specific areas or items to ensure they are on display.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
024 7623 4270
General information (Fax)
:
024 7623 4284
E-mail
:
enquiries@transport-museum.com
Website
:
www.transport-museum.com
Open
Mon-Sun 1000-1700 Last entry 1630
Closed
24th, 25th, 26th December
Admission charges
Free Admission for all visitors
Description
The Museum displays the largest collection of British cars, cycles and motorcycles in the world and is designated as a collection of national importance. Visitors can explore over 150 years of unique history and there’s something different round every corner. Where else can you see the earliest British cars and cycles, Queen Mary’s State Limousine, a De Lorean ‘back from the future’ and two Land Speed record holders - all under one roof? But its not just a place for the past – you can design your own car, feel what its like to break the sound barrier at 763 miles an hour, and even travel into the future. Every gallery is well presented with interactive displays ranging from simulators and computer games through to films, drawing sheets and soft-play building blocks.
With a world-renowned collection and dynamic displays the Museum is one of the major attractions in the West Midlands region.
Collections description
200 cars and commercial vehicles from 1896 to date, 200 cycles from 1818 to date, 90 motorcycles from 1920 to date, and Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC Land Speed Record cars.
Also an extensive archive open by prior appointment.
Key artists and exhibits
Thrust2 and ThrustSSC Land Speed Record Cars.
Articles
MGM 2008 - Night At The Museum Across West Midlands
2008 Museums And Heritage Awards Announced In London
News In Brief - Week Ending May 6 2007
Moving the Mail At Coventry Transport Museum
£6.9m Refurbishment For Coventry Transport Museum
Going Underground! Big Pit Wins £100,000 Gulbenkian Prize
Finalists Revealed For £100,000 Gulbenkian Museum Prize 2005
Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 5 - The People's Museum In The Midlands
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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