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Object Of The Fortnight - advertising poster

23/05/2012

Friday 25th May 2012 marks 50 years since the new Coventry Cathedral was consecrated by Queen Elizabeth II. As such, we thought it fitting that this fortnight's Object of the Fortnight should be related to this remarkable building. We've chosen a large poster that was recently donated to us by the London Transport Museum, which was printed... Read more

Save £££s on days out this Summer

02/05/2012

The Big Ticket One Ticket Three Attractions Two amazing ways to save We are proud to be part of Coventry and Warwickshire’s major tourism initiative for 2012 - The Big Ticket. The Big Ticket offers three fantastic days out for just £49.99 for two adults and two under 16s, or £34.99 for two adults. ... Read more

We're getting set for a Summer of Cycling

26/04/2012

Here in Coventry, home of the modern bicycle, we're getting set for a pedal-powered Summer of cycling events and exhibitions, all put together by staff here at the Coventry Transport Museum. As well as the hundreds of cars and motorbikes in the collection, Coventry Transport Museum is home to over 200 cycles dating from the first days of... Read more

St. George's Day Parade with Coventry's Lord Mayor

23/04/2012

On St. George's Day, 23rd April, we hosted two special visits by Civic Dignitaries from Kenilworth and Coventry. During the morning the Mayor of Kenilworth - Cllr. David Shilton was welcomed by Gary Hall, the Chief Executive of the Museum for a personal tour of our Royalty on the Road exhibition and the rest of the Museum. At 2pm, we... 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.