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Sleigh Bells are Ringing at Coventry Transport Museum

11/10/2018

Coventry has voted to keep the city’s vintage festive sleigh ride scenery just as it has been for almost 60 years as it returns this Christmas. The ride, which was previously a treat for children at The Co-Op on Corporation Street, is now a festive-time fixture at Coventry Transport Museum. Ahead of this year’s return, the... Read more

DesignLab Nation – Inspiration outside the Classroom

10/10/2018

DesignLab Nation is the V&A's National Schools Programme. It links schools with local industry and partner museums to inspire the next generation of artists, designers, makers and engineers. DesignLab Nation brings together secondary schools, local museums and locally based industry and designers to preserve the essential... Read more

Coventry’s iconic sleigh ride - have your say!

19/09/2018

Coventry’s iconic sleigh ride will return this Christmas – but the people of the city will get to decide if its landscape is given a fresh, new look. Coventry Transport Museum is now home to the famous ride that has been a staple of the festive season in the city for more than 60 years and was previously in the Co-Op in Corporation... Read more

Get on board our new exhibition

A new, free exhibition celebrating the role of the humble bus on people’s lives has opened... Read more

Your bus has arrived at the station

Ding – ding! The sound of a bus’ bell is a memorable sound for so many of us. Even... Read more

Gulls fly with memories on their wings

As part of our community outreach, artists WeAreFrilly held workshops at Willows Care Home. The... Read more

DesignLab Nation

On 19 July 2018, Coventry Transport Museum will host the first DesignLab Nation CPD event for... Read more

A Constructive Day Out for Dads!

The first Dad's Day Out sessions took place at Coventry Transport Museum last... Read more

We Need Your Help!

This Summer Coventry Transport Museum will be hosting an exhibition all about buses, and... Read more

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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.

Join us in celebrating a unique transport heritage that helped shape Coventry into the city it is today.

There are lots of ways for you to get involved, from supporting us with a financial donation to volunteering your time.

We are always looking for people to get involved!

Coventry Transport Museum is home to the world's two fastest cars.

When you visit the Museum, not only can you marvel at these spectacular feats of British engineering, you can experience travelling through the sound barrier on our all new 4D Land Speed Record Simulator!