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Home of the world's fastest car!

ThrustSSC holds the World Land Speed record, having travelled at 763mph - faster than the speed of sound! ThrustSSC is on permanent display at Coventry Transport Museum, and you can even ride the Land Speed Record Simulator to try out 763mph for yourself.

12th July 2013 to 5th January 2014

A major new temporary exhibition for 2013, throwing the spotlight on the British motor industry's contribution to wartime production during World War II.

Coventry Transport Museum

If you’re looking for a fantastic FREE day out for all the family, you can’t beat Coventry Transport Museum. In the heart of Coventry city centre, this huge Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of British road transport, and a visit whisks you away into a world of stories of real people, real passions and real hope.

Welcome to Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry is the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industry. Discover the fascinating story behind the development of road transport from the earliest cycles to the fastest cars on earth.

With thrills, nostalgia and inspiration, join us on a surprising and emotional journey through 150 years of innovation and find out about the people who made it happen. Admission is FREE!

Opening Hours
10am to 5pm daily (last admission 4.30pm)
Open every day of the year except 24 – 26 December and 1 January.
Admission FREE

Note: World Land Speed Record Simulator £1.50 per person (last ride at 4pm daily)

Planning Your Visit

Everything you need to know

about opening times, getting here and what to see. Read more

Home to the World's Fastest Car

Come face to face with the supersonic car

ThrustSSC holds the World Land Speed record for travelling 763mph. See it for yourself and ride the ThrustSSC simulator Read more

War Effort

12th July 2013 to 5th January 2014

A FREE exhibition about the British motor industry during World War II Read more

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Schools

Bring the curriculum to life!

We offer a range of sessions for Primary & Secondary Schools & Colleges, all 'Learning Outside The Classroom' quality assured. Read more

Out Of The Shadows

Thursday 18th July, 7pm

Screening of a specially made documentary about the Shadow Factory scheme, followed by a talk and Q&A with experts and ex-factory workers featured in the film. Read more

Visit Our Wiki

Read about our collection

This is where you can find out a little more about some of the vehicles in our fantastic collection, the major manufacturers, important industrial sites, and some of the key people connected to Coventry's world-renowned transport industry. Read more

Conferences

A truly unique venue

Whatever your event we offer excellent, modern facilities and attentive personal service, while your guests enjoy privileged access to a world-class attraction and one of the finest collections in the world. Read more

Shop

Online Shop

The online store lists a broad range of items for sale. This list is constantly being updated, so don't forget to come back and visit us regularly. Read more

Friends of CTM

Support the Museum's work

And enjoy privileged access to one of the most exciting transport collections in the world Read more

Photographs

Please take as many as you like!

As long as they are only for your own use, we're happy for you to take plenty of photographs during your visit. Read more

History Of The Museum

The Museum

The Museum’s current collection of vehicles is acknowledged as being one of the finest in the world, and the largest in public ownership. Read more

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