Coventry Transport Museum
Millennium Place, Hales Street
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About Coventry Transport Museum
Journey through Britain's motoring heritage at this world-class museum showcasing an impressive collection of over 500 vehicles, from vintage bicycles to iconic racing cars, with engaging activities for all ages.
What's nearby
- Sainsbury's next door
- Lady Herbert's Gardens next door
- KFC Coventry - Cross Cheaping 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
I visited this place last week after almost 10 years. The last time I came was in 2016, when entry was free. Now you need to buy a ticket at the entry but I think it’s fair because your ticket allows you to visit again as many times as you like within a year. Parking was a bit of a challenge, and I couldn’t find a space on the day I visited. However, if you park on the road next to Sainsbury’s, opposite Coventry University, you may be able to find a few paid parking spaces. It’s a fascinating place that takes you on a journey through history. Seeing the innovation, creativity, and engineering ideas from those days is truly impressive. It makes you appreciate how people designed and built so many amazing prototypes and rides long before computers and Ai existed.
· via Google
A really big collection of various vehicles, with incredible staff who are happy to help in every instance. We came on our son’s 8th birthday for Thurst 2 and Thrust SSC. We didn’t expect to spend the whole day there (from 11am-5pm) but not only was the museum much bigger than expected, but they also had a fantastic creative session on for kids which doesn’t run every day (so please check their website for availability) and our boys were happy to build in there for hours. The staff in there were so kind and encouraging! So we would say theres enough there to spend the whole day, depending on how much you like cars. The end of the exhibits are the LSR cars and we were not disappointed. Honestly, if you appreciate engineering, they are astonishing and the staff again clearly have huge appreciation for them. To top it off they noticed it was our son’s birthday and gave him a gift from the gift shop free of charge, and did it so genuinely and with smiles all round. It was overwhelmingly excellent. Our only negative comment was that some of the interactive exhibits looked a little tired or were out of order, but really, it was a fantastic family day out and we will be coming back, hopefully when the children’s creative sessions are on again. Thank you to everyone at Coventry Transport Museum!
· via Google
Personally I thought it was brilliant. I never realised the history Coventry had within the British Car industry. Loved seeing cars i grew up that my parents and grandparents once owned. Loads of motoring memories. Loved it and I felt great value
· via Google
Coventry Transport Museum was genuinely amazing! It holds some of the world’s most important cars and has a very big collection of vehicles, activities and shops. The tickets were fairly priced and the overall experience was great. The museum is also located right next to the bus station which was really helpful. It is a must go if you visit Coventry!
· via Google
Visitors say this museum features an extensive collection of British-made cars, bicycles, and motorcycles, including the world's fastest land vehicles. They also highlight the excellent value, as tickets are valid for unlimited re-entry for a year. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, CV1 1JD Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (7,995 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 2+
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Coventry