Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry is the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industry. If you’re looking for a fantastic FREE day out for all the family, you can’t beat Coventry Transport Museum.

In the heart of Coventry city centre, this huge Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of British road transport, and a visit whisks you away into a world of stories of real people, real passions and real hope.

You’ll discover the stories behind the people who made Coventry the centre of the world’s motor and cycle industries, and get up close and personal with the actual vehicles that defined some of history’s most important moments. 

The Museum is laid out as a journey through time – you’ll wander 19th Century streets and discover the first bicycles, carriages and cars, then explore the first car factories and gasp as you witness their wartime destruction in the Blitz Experience. The journey continues through the Boomtown, Spirit of Speed and Ghost Town galleries to bring you right up to the present day.

With thrills, nostalgia and inspiration, join us on a surprising and emotional journey through 150 years of innovation and find out about the people who made it happen.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - REDEVELOPMENT WORKS:

From March 2014 to Spring 2015 we are working on an ambitious £8.5m Redevelopment programme, which will see 12 of the museum's 14 galleries transformed, as well as improving visitor facilities throughout the museum.  

We are OPEN to visitors throughout the majority of this project, however this work means that some areas of the museum are closed to the public and other galleries have reduced displays.  There is still lots to see and do, but we encourage you to click here to find out how your visit may be affected during this period, in order to avoid any disappointment.

Tour

• This informal tour gives visitors a broad introduction to Coventry Transport Museum. Visitors will hear the story of road transport history in Coventry and discover more about some of the highlights in our collection from the oldest car; a 1897 Daimler Horseless carriage to the World Land Speed record holding Thrust SSC
• The tours are designed for those with limited visiting time or to be enjoyed before exploring the whole museum at your own pace
• Tours last approximately 1 hour
• Tours must be booked in advance
• Maximum of 12 people per group