Coventry Transport Museum
Attraction Information
The Coventry Transport Museum is a museum located in Coventry, a city in the West Midlands region of England. It is dedicated to showcasing the history of transportation in Coventry, a city that was once a major hub of the British motor industry.
The museum features a large collection of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial vehicles, all of which were either manufactured in Coventry or have strong connections to the city. Some of the most notable exhibits include the world’s fastest car, the ThrustSSC, which was designed and built in Coventry and set the land speed record in 1997, as well as the Coventry-built London taxi and a range of classic cars from British manufacturers such as Jaguar, Triumph, and Hillman.
In addition to the vehicles, the museum also has a range of interactive exhibits, displays, and activities that explore the history of transportation and the impact it has had on society. Visitors can learn about the development of the motor industry, the role of transport in the city’s history, and the engineering and design processes that went into creating some of the most iconic vehicles of the past century.
Accessibility Information
This attraction does not have its own car park.
The closest car park is the Bishop Street Car Park
This car park is roughly 260 metres from main entrance.
This car park does not have dedicated disabled parking.
There is level access from the car park to the main entrance.
Most of the museum is wheelchair accessible for unaccompanied users however some assistance may be required for the model world exhibition.
Lift access is provided to both floors of the Museum.
There are a limited number of manual wheelchairs available to borrow.
Makaton symbols are at the entrance to each new exhibition to explain the theme for that space.
The exhibitions have a mixture of written material, pictures, audio, video and interactives.
The Workdays and Holidays exhibition is a dedicated multi-sensory space, with scents, sounds and tactile items available to use.
The scents and sounds are contained and can be accessed by lifting a handle or telephone handset.
Visual aids, such as magnifying sheets, are available to borrow free of charge from the Box Office.
The shop and museum assistants are trained in basic Makaton signing.
There is an alternative route available in our Second World War exhibition, to avoid the Blitz experience.
This attraction has 2 accessible toilets located in the following areas:
- Left of the main entrance
- Transport Technology Gallery
- Champions Gallery
These toilets feature the following:
- Handrails to the side of the toilet and wash basin
- Wash basin with lever style tap
- Transfer space to the side of the toilet
- Emergency Alarm
- Disposal Facilities
This attraction offers free entry to carers accompanying a paying disabled guest.
To be eligible for free entry you must present evidence in one of the following forms:
- DLA Paperwork
- PIP Paperwork
- Dr’s Letter stating your need for a carer on headed paper
- Carers ID from employer or council
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
Closed 24th – 25th December & 1st January
Pricing
- Adult – £15.50
- Concession – £11.50 ( Senior /Student)
- Junior – £8
- Under 4’s – Free
- Essential Carer – Free
- FamilyFamily 1+3 – £ 31.50
- Family 2+2 – £39.00