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Museum to temporarily close

02/11/2020

Following updates from the Government, Coventry Transport Museum will temporarily close to the public at 5.00pm on Wednesday 4 November until at least Wednesday 2 December 2020. If you have booked to visit or attend an event during our closure, we will be in touch in the next few days regarding the next steps. We also understand at... Read more

A cherished Coventry Christmas attraction will deliver a personal message from Santa

21/10/2020

A cherished Coventry Christmas attraction will deliver a personal message from Santa to children across the region. Usually thousands of people would head to see Santa and his two reindeer at Coventry Transport Museum by taking a trip on the famous Vintage Sleigh Ride. But, due to the restrictions around Covid-19 and social distancing,... Read more

A world exclusive exhibition which celebrates flight, is set for departure this month.

09/10/2020

Taking Flight opened at Coventry Transport Museum in January and was set to close in June - but its stay was extended until November 1 after the Coronavirus crisis forced the venue to close. The exhibition follows the Museum’s principles to provide immersive science and engineering-based experiences for all ages and teaches visitors about... Read more

No Shortage Of Activities For Children In Coventry And Warwickshire During This Month’s Half-Term

30/09/2020

There will be no shortage of activities for children in Coventry and Warwickshire during this month’s half-term holiday despite Covid-19 restrictions. Culture Coventry, the charity that manages the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry Transport Museum and the Lunt Roman Fort, has planned a range of activities for all the... 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.