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Cartists launched in style

21/07/2017

Last Friday saw the well received launch of the Cartists exhibition with a special edition of Herbert Lates which transformed the hidden car park at Coventry Transport Museum into a performance space. The after hours Lates event, which usually runs at the Herbert, included music, street food and arty activities! The artworks... Read more

Lady Penny revisits transformed sites at the Old Grammar School and Coventry Transport Museum

11/07/2017

Last week, Lady Penny Cobham visited Coventry Transport Museum and The Old Grammar School for a tour of the refurbished buildings. Lady Penny previously visited the two sites back in early 2015 when the refurbishment process was well underway and much of the buildings covered in dustsheets, with hard hats most definitely a requirement.... Read more

A Super-successful Saturday!

22/06/2017

Last Saturday was the fantastic 999 Family Day with lots of people on Millennium Place enjoying the sounds of the brass band and the sights of the emergency vehicles old and new. Visitors also came into the museum to see the Fire Engine inside and take a break from the hot weather in the cafe and galleries. All the... Read more

Culture Coventry CEO to stand down

05/06/2017

Press release from Culture Coventry Culture Coventry CEO to stand down CEO of Culture Coventry charitable trust is to step down after 10 years leading some of the city’s major tourist attractions. Gary Hall has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Coventry Transport Museum and more recently of Culture Coventry –... 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.