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Get on board our new exhibition

20/08/2018

A new, free exhibition celebrating the role of the humble bus on people’s lives has opened in Coventry. Ticket to Ride is open now and will run at Coventry Transport Museum until October 28 2018. The exhibition showcases both historical buses with connections to the city and new and emerging technologies in this exciting temporary... Read more

Your bus has arrived at the station

23/07/2018

Ding – ding! The sound of a bus’ bell is a memorable sound for so many of us. Even on the more modern buses of today, the jingle of a bell can still be heard. The memories that this sound evokes are a part of our new summer exhibition. Our newest exhibition, Ticket to Ride, officially launched at the weekend to great praise from... Read more

Gulls fly with memories on their wings

16/07/2018

As part of our community outreach, artists WeAreFrilly held workshops at Willows Care Home. The residents produced artwork about holidays from days gone by. Inspired by the residents’ and their memories, WeAreFrilly have produced this art instillation of gulls for our Workdays and Holidays exhibition. The gulls flutter above holiday... Read more

DesignLab Nation

16/07/2018

On 19 July 2018, Coventry Transport Museum will host the first DesignLab Nation CPD event for teachers, and the launch of the Coventry & Warwickshire STEM teacher’s network. Designlab Nation is the V&A’s new national programme to support the next generation of designers. The initiative brings together Secondary schools with... 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.