Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry Transport Museum is home to the largest publicly owned collection of British road transport in the world, celebrating the city’s long history as a centre of automotive engineering and design. Located in the heart of Coventry, the museum showcases hundreds of vehicles including cars, bicycles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles that were built in the city or have strong connections to its motor industry. One of the museum’s most famous exhibits is ThrustSSC, the jet powered car that set the world land speed record in 1997. Visitors can also discover classic British vehicles from manufacturers such as Jaguar, Triumph and Hillman, alongside historic London taxis and early bicycles that illustrate the evolution of transport over time. Interactive displays and exhibitions explore how transport shaped Coventry’s identity and transformed travel across the UK.

Accessibility is well supported throughout the museum to create a mobility friendly and inclusive visitor experience. While the attraction does not have its own car park, Bishop Street Car Park is located approximately 260 metres from the entrance with level access between the car park and the museum. Inside the building, most areas are wheelchair accessible and lift access is available between both floors. A limited number of manual wheelchairs can be borrowed during visits. Some exhibitions may require assistance for wheelchair users, such as the Model World display, but alternative routes are available where needed.

The museum includes a range of accessible features designed to support visitors with different needs. Makaton symbols are displayed at the entrance of exhibitions to help explain themes, and staff in the museum shop are trained in basic Makaton signing. The exhibitions include a mixture of written information, images, audio, video and interactive displays. The Workdays and Holidays exhibition provides a dedicated multi sensory environment with sounds, scents and tactile objects that can be explored using interactive elements. Visual aids such as magnifying sheets are also available to borrow from the box office. For visitors who prefer to avoid intense sensory effects, an alternative route is available in the Second World War exhibition to bypass the Blitz experience.

Accessible toilets are located in several areas including near the main entrance, the Transport Technology Gallery and the Champions Gallery. These facilities include handrails, lever taps, transfer space and emergency alarms. Free carer entry is available for those accompanying a paying disabled visitor with appropriate documentation.

With its impressive vehicle collection, interactive galleries and inclusive facilities, Coventry Transport Museum offers an engaging and accessible day out for visitors interested in engineering, design and transport history.