Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry

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Located in the centre of Coventry, the museum celebrates the city’s global impact on transport design and manufacturing.

  • Suitable for all ages!
  • Explore the largest publicly owned collection of British road transport
  • See world-famous record-breaking cars and historic vehicles
  • Follow Coventry’s story as a centre of innovation, from bicycles to jet-powered cars
  • Enjoy engaging displays that bring engineering and design to life
  • A fascinating experience for families, enthusiasts and history lovers alike

Coventry Transport Museum offers a compelling journey through innovation, design and ambition - told through some of the most important vehicles ever built in Britain

  • See world-famous Land Speed Record cars, including pioneering British record breakers
  • Explore the evolution of bicycles, motorcycles and cars from the 19th century to today
  • Discover classic British marques such as Jaguar, Triumph and Rover
  • Learn how Coventry became a global centre of transport innovation and design
  • Enjoy interactive displays that bring engineering and manufacturing to life
  • Collection focus: Cars, bicycles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles
  • Highlights: Land Speed Record cars, classic Jaguars, early bicycles and wartime transport
  • Exhibits: Permanent galleries covering over 150 years of transport history

Through iconic vehicles, immersive galleries & hands-on displays, experience how transport shaped modern Britain

Coventry Transport Museum tells the story of how bold ideas, skilled craftsmanship and cutting-edge engineering helped shape everyday life. From elegant early cycles and classic British cars to experimental vehicles built for speed records, each gallery reveals the people and technology behind the machines.

Interactive elements and clear storytelling make complex engineering ideas accessible for all ages, while the museum’s striking architecture and open-plan layout invite visitors to explore at their own pace.

  • See legendary British vehicles made in and around Coventry
  • Learn how transport design evolved alongside society
  • Discover record-breaking vehicles that pushed the limits of speed
  • Enjoy family-friendly galleries with interactive features
  • Explore one of the UK’s most significant transport collections

Coventry Transport Museum offers a compelling journey through innovation, design and ambition - told through some of the most important vehicles ever built in Britain.

Location

Coventry Transport Museum

Millennium Place,
Hales St,
Coventry,
CV1 1JD
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How to find us

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.
  • Most bus services in Coventry and the surrounding areas are operated by National Express.
  • Use their interactive bus journey planning tool to get to and from the museum.
  • Coventry has a Park & Ride service, which has a stop-off point at the Junction of Corporation Street and Burges, which is very close to the Museum. 
  • The route operates from Coventry's War Memorial Park situated on the Kenilworth Road/ A45.

By rail:

  • There are excellent links to London Euston via London Northwestern Railway. London Northwestern Railway offers direct services from major cities, such as London and Birmingham to Coventry Rail Station.
  • Cross Country provides long distance routes from the north and south.
  • There are also local services to Nuneaton, Northampton and Leamington Spa.
  • The Museum is a 15-minute walk from Coventry Rail Station. Buses to the City Centre from the railway station stop near the Museum. 

By canal:

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

By foot & bicycle:

  • Coventry Transport Museum is close to the National Cycle Network.
  • Cycle parking is available outside the front of the Museum.
  • West Midlands Cycle Hire have bicycle docks outside the front of the Museum where you are able to hire or dock a bike for your journey.

By car:

  • 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 (CV1 1JN), and Belgrade Plaza (CV1 4AJ).

By motorbike:

  • Secure motorbike parking is available at Belgrade Plaza car park, which is a short walk from the Museum and is accessed via Junction 9 of the Coventry Ring Road (CV1 4AJ).
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
  • Food and drink
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Is Coventry Transport Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Coventry Transport Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Is Coventry Transport Museum suitable for children?

Yes, Coventry Transport Museum welcomes all visitors, with activities and displays for all ages.

What are the opening times for Coventry Transport Museum?

Opening Hours:

  • Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Last admission: 4:30pm
  • The team recommend arriving before 3:00pm to ensure entry. 
  • The site is open on Bank Holiday Mondays, but no other Mondays. 
Is there food and drink at Coventry Transport Museum?

Yes, Coventry Transport Museum is home to Baxter Baristas, an onsite cafe that offers hot and cold drinks, food and light bites. 

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