What's On

From family STEAM learning to interactive exhibitions. There's something for everyone.

Guided Tours

Every Wednesday throughout August 2022 Show all dates and times

Find out more about our galleries and collections in a series of informative and entertaining talks

Two tour guides in costume standing outside Coventry Transport Museum with arms outstretched. The woman on the left is dressed in wartime attire, and the woman on the right is dressed as an Edwardian.

Taking place every Wednesday throughout August 2022, our guided tours will focus on a different theme each week, from the Coventry Blitz to Thrust SSC and the breaking of the land speed record. All tours are drop-in, running throughout the day, and entry is included with normal museum admission.

See our full list of dates and themes below:

Coventry Blitz and Anderson Shelter
Wednesday 3rd August, from 11am
Find out about the Coventry Blitz, be guided through the Blitz Experience, and find out all about Anderson Shelters

Land Speed Record
Wednesday 10th August, from 11am
Find out all about the story behind Thrust 2, Thrust SSC and Bloodhound SSC

Wartime Vehicles
Wednesday 17th August, from 11am
Find out more about the wartime vehicles in our collection, including the Daimler Armoured Car and the Dennis Fire Engine.

Austin Seven Swallow
Wednesday 24th August, from 11am
Find out more about this fascinating vehicle.

Birth of the Transport Industry in Coventry
Wednesday 31st August, from 11am
Find out how the transport industry in Coventry began over 150 years ago, from the boneshaker to the Daimler Phaeton.

← Other events

Don't miss out on the latest from the Coventry Transport Museum

Home of Record Breakers

Coventry Transport Museum is home to the world's two fastest cars.

Marvel at these spectacular feats of British engineering.

Get up close to the two fastest cars in the world, Thrust SSC and Thrust 2.

Bring the curriculum to life!

Coventry Transport Museum's interactive exhibitions make the perfect venue for school visits in Coventry.

We offer a wide range of sessions for school groups, all 'Learning Outside The Classroom' quality assured.

We thoroughly believe there is no such thing as being too old for play!

Get involved in our ever-growing Family Programme around Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

We also have free to loan family activities which are available at the Box Office.