Coventry Transport Museum

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About the Museum:
The Museum is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting the products of a city that changed the world and focuses on the skills and innovation of its people.

The majority of the collection is Coventry built or has a strong connection with the city. Coventry has had nearly 600 companies making cycles, motorcars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. You can find out about their fascinating histories and see vehicles made by world famous names throughout the Museum.

If you are interested in a specific gallery or exhibit please contact the Museum to check whether it will be open on the day of your visit. The Museum reserves the right to temporarily close or remove some items from show without prior notice.

Vehicles the Museum would like to Acquire:
The museum is always looking to improve its collection with significant vehicles built in Coventry. The following is a list of items the museum would like to acquire to make the collection even more representative of vehicles built in and around the city.
• Daimler SP 250 (Dart)
• Triumph TR3
• Triumph TR4
• Triumph TR5
• Pre WW2 Triumph Dolomite
Please contact the Museum on 02476 234270 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 02476 234270 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or enquiries@transport-museum.co.uk if you have information on the list above.

The Museum is also looking to acquire a 1960’s red Mini Cooper as featured in the film ‘The Italian Job’ for display in the Museum’s ‘Italian Job’ sewer pipe, as the scene where the minis were escaping Turin via the sewer system was shot in some of Coventry’s enormous sewer pipes.

If you can help with securing this iconic car, please contact Steve Bagley – Head of Collections steve.bagley@transport-museum.co.uk

Remember the Museum in your will - Leave a lasting memory
If you have yet to make your Will, or have an exisiting document, please can we ask you to consider leaving a lasting legacy to Coventry Transport Museum? Your financial gift will ensure that the Museum's World famous collection will be cared for and enjoyed for future generations.

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

By Road
Coventry is close to the M1/M6/M40/M42. Follow signs to city centre and take junction 1 or 2. As a city centre attraction there is no parking available at the Museum itself however, city centre pay and display car parks are all within walking distance. The nearest car parks to the Museum are Bishop Street, West Orchards Shopping Mall, Fairfax Street and the Belgrade Plaza. Click here for further details about car parks around the Museum.

Public Transport Directions

By Rail
There are excellent links to London Euston via Virgin Trains; Cross Country routes north and south and local services to Nuneaton and Northampton. The Museum is a 15-minute walk from the station. Buses numbered 17, 27 and 49 stop near the Museum. Click here for a detailed location map of Coventry city centre including the railway station.

By Bus
Most buses stop at Pool Meadow bus station or on Trinity Street, both of which are a 2 minute walk from the Museum. Coventry has a North and South Park & Ride services and both the North and South routes have a stop-off point at Junction of Corporation Street and Burges, which is very close to the Museum. The North route operates from the AT7 Centre in Bell Green which is to the north of the city centre. This location is ideal for the M6 Junction 3 - A444. The south route operates from Coventry's War Memorial Park situated on the Kenilworth Road/ A45. For a detailed location map of the Park & Ride routes, click here.

Please Note: The Park & Ride service does NOT run on a Sunday.

By Canal
Coventry Canal Basin is a 5 minute walk from the Museum - please use the footbridge over the inner ring-road.

For information on canal cruising in the region click here

By Foot & Bicycle

Coventry Transport Museum is close to the National Cycle Network. To find the nearest cycling and walking route view the Sustrans map for the area.

Facilities

Tours and Demonstrations

Guided Tours Available for Groups - Group Visits The Museum is ideal for group visits any day of the week and we welcome parties of any size. We ask that groups pre-book so we can let you know about parking arrangements and special events. A visit to the Museum is free, however if you would like any special arrangements such as guided tours, refreshments or souvenir packs then please contact us to discuss your requirements: T 024 7623 4270 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) E groups@transport-museum.co.uk

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available

Tel: 024 7623 4270

Fax: 024 7623 4284

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Opening Times

1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

* The Museum is open every day except 24th, 25th and 26th December and 1st January. Please note that the Museum reserve the right to alter opening times without prior notice.