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News - 2018

Dare Devil Ken Returns

05/12/2018

We had a surprise visit to the Museum from Dare Devil Ken (along with his two sons, David and Brian). He came to see his car (which he donated to the Museum) currently on display in the Coventry Champions Exhibition. Ken was just 2 years old when he first drove the car around Brandon Speedway in 1933! The toddler Ken was later... Read more

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

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.