British Motor Museum
Warwick, Warwickshire
About British Motor Museum
Enjoy an unforgettable roadtrip through time at the British Motor Museum! Explore the world's largest collection of historic British cars, packed with interactive displays and fab activities for motor-mad kids.
Top Things To Do At The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum hosts a huge range of cars in their collection, to suit any taste, from sleek sports cars to rugged off-roaders. It’s packed to the rafters with motoring fun - take a look at the things you can do on your visit:
- Enjoy a FREE guided tour to uncover the stories of the fascinating cars on display! From silver screen stars to everyday heroes, immerse yourself in the histories of both the cars and the people who built them.
- Discover the glamour of classic British designs like the Land Rover and Jaguar E-type, alongside modern marvels like the McLaren MP4-12C!
- Enter the Collections Centre for a glimpse behind-the-scenes, to see how the Museum’s team store and preserve the vehicles in the collection in the Workshop. There are no information boards, but plenty of enthusiastic volunteers to answer all your questions!
- Explore British motoring history with a trip along the Time Road, all the way back to the very beginning of motoring history in 1896. Talk to costumed explainers who bring stories to life as they help you imagine motoring in the earliest days.
- Check out the Rubery Owen Gallery to see our latest feature exhibition! Visit our website often to see when the next one is coming.
- There's plenty of family friendly activities to enjoy! From activity sheets, interactive gaming screens and themed trails to getting behind the wheel of a classic car. While travelling through themed zones, look for “Under the Skin”, where children can explore what goes on inside our cars. Visit the Sports Car section too, where you can dress up in replica '60s gear and pose for a photo!
- There's a playground with outdoor space to explore, too, the perfect place to blow off steam after a busy day in the museum! You'll also find plenty of picnic benches, for that all-important packed lunch! alternatively, stop by the Junction 12 Cafe, with children's lunch boxes for the kids and hot meals for the grown-ups.
Why We Suggest the British Motor Museum for Families
The British Motor Museum is a great place for families. It's a place where you can discover over 400 classic cars on display and marvel at the history and evolution of British motoring!
Kids will love diving into a range of interactives around the museum, allowing them to dig deeper into what makes a car. The Museum runs a packed schedule of family activities every school holiday, with craft activities, special family trails, science shows with Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin and much more!
For the really little ones, the Museum also runs monthly Mini Motorists Mondays for the Under 5s! Each session has a different theme, with activities and stories - and plenty of time to play! Check the What's On page for the full list of dates for this year.
Discover our latest feature exhibition - "Beep-Beep, Yeah!"
Explore a brand new interactive and immersive exhibition that examines the emotional connection between cars and sound in "Beep-Beep, Yeah!: The Sounds and Songs of the Motor Car"!
From the engine rumble to the rhythm of your favourite tune, discover the strong relationship between sounds and our driving experience. The music we choose to listen to influences the way we drive, and sounds of the cars themselves have an impact too; songs we love can shorten a long drive, the roar of an engine can awaken emotions - why is this and how have cars been designed to encourage this reaction?
Explore these questions through a range of exhibits, from star cars like the 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, once owned by John Lennon, to interactive exhibits, including the chance to feel the roar of a BRM race car’s V16 engine.
With our brand-new exhibition space, The Rubery Owen Gallery, we have the space to explore more than ever before! Visit the exhibition today and see for yourself...
Explore over 400 historic British cars!
Cars from all walks of life, from the humble to the exotic - all with their own unique stories to tell. Whether you love super cars, 4x4s or just humble family runarounds, you're sure to find a car you love in the Museum! Don't forget to check out the Collections Centre, for even more vehicles to see!
Family Fun For Car Lovers!
For those kids who LOVE cars, you'll find family-friendly activities like our push-along Minis for the toddlers, family trails, interactive screens, and of course dressing up and photo opportunities in the sit-in cars! If you need to blow off some steam during the day, visit the Play Area outside the Collections Centre for some outdoor fun!
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closed
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed
Saturday, December 27 2025: Closed
Wednesday, December 31 2025: Closed
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed
Last admission to the Museum and Collections Centre is 4pm.
Access to the Collections Centre is included in your entry fee, you will just need to show your Museum admission ticket at the door to gain entry.
Optional tours of the Museum and Collections Centre are included in your entry fee. Museum tours are available at 11am and 2pm, Collections Centre tours are available at 12pm and 3pm. They do not have to be pre-booked but are subject to availability.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-16) : £9.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £17.00
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
Concessions: £15.00Under 5s: Free
Carers: Free
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
The Junction 12 Cafe serves a range of hot and cold meals. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, the cafe serves vegan and gluten-free options too.
For breakfast, you can enjoy bacon sandwiches, sausage or eggs.
At lunchtime, you can purchase sandwiches, soups, salads and delicious baked goods.
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Contact Details
British Motor Museum
Banbury Road
Gaydon
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV35 0BJ
England
The British Motor Museum is five minutes from Junction 12 of the M40, on the B4100 near the village of Gaydon. It is signed locally with brown Motor Museum road signs. what3words: ///smiled.harmonica.ivory takes you to the Museum entrance.
Tel: 01926895300
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
A regular bus service visits the British Motor Museum, operating between Kenilworth and Kineton - (No. X77). For an up-to-date timetable visit the Stagecoach website.
Our nearest mainline rail stations are at Warwick (8 miles), Leamington Spa (8 miles) and Banbury (11 miles). Taxi services are available to and from the station, or you can pre-book with our recommended supplier White House Cars – call 07854 028461.
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