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Do You Love Us?

22/02/2011

If you have enjoyed a visit to the Museum recently, whether as a family, couple, on your own, as a school, a business or a car enthusiast, we hope that you had a fantastic time. If you did, we would be very grateful if you would take a moment to vote for the Museum in the Museums & Heritage Readers' Award - you can do so... Read more

Object of the Fortnight - 1947 Daimler

18/02/2011

This superb vehicle was delivered to King George VI on 5th May 1947 and was the No 1 State Car until 1949. During this period it covered well over 30,000 miles and featured in many great State occasions carrying not only members of the Royal Family but distinguished guests as well. The car features a folding Landaulette at the rear and a Perspex... Read more

COMPETITION - Paint or Print?

18/02/2011

It's competition time! To celebrate Ian Cook/Popbang Colour coming to the Museum on Sunday 27 February to create a new painting of a Jaguar E-Type, we are giving you the chance to win either a framed print of his brilliant Audi R8 painting, or the opportunity to spend 15 minutes helping him with the Jaguar E-Type painting on the 27th,... Read more

The King's Car Comes Out For BAFTA Success

15/02/2011

Since The King's Speech pretty much cleaned up at the BAFTAs this week, we've marked the occasion by bringing King George VI's 1947 Daimler out of storage and putting her on display for a limited period. She is currently next to the road area in the Boomtown Gallery and looking fabulous - catch her before she goes! Read more

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.