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The story of motoring is the story of us and our world. We believe the spirit of motoring should be preserved, promoted and shared.

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Icons of Formula 1

Experience the thrill of speed at Beaulieu as special display Icons of Formula 1 takes to the National Motor Museum stage.

Special display until 2nd November 2025

Icons of Formula 1

Sunbeam Landscape Art V3

Sunbeam 350hp World Land Speed Record Centenary

Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the World Land Speed Record on 21 July 1925 driving the Sunbeam 350hp at Pendine beach in Wales. The car became the first to exceeded 150 mph. Now restored and part of the vehicle collection at the National Motor Museum we are celebrating this feat of British engineering and the centenary of the 150mph World Land Speed Record in 2025. 

Sunbeam 350hp Blue Bird

What's On

Delve deeper into the world of motoring history and connect with fellow enthusiasts through our varied events programme.

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We Had One of Those Cavalier

We Had One of Those

Take to the driver's seat of some of the most popular cars from your childhood with iconic vehicles from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties. Get up-close and personal with them, open the doors, sit inside, marvel at the retro dashboards and push with the buttons and dials. 

We Had One of Those

Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign

Support the campaign to restore the Sunbeam 1000hp and return the iconic car to Daytona Beach for the centenary of Sir Henry Seagrave's World Land Speed Record on 29 March 2027.

Sunbeam 1000hp Restoration Campaign

Two female visitors sitting in Chitty car in the National Motor Museum

Give the gift of Membership

Treat someone special to membership of the National Motor Museum and help support our vital work to preserve the motoring heritage. Members receive a range of benefits including free entry to the Museum.

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Story of Motoring

Uncover the stories behind the history of motoring through our online exhibitions and collections.

Discover the Story of Motoring

Engaging and inspiring people with the story of motoring through world class-collections.

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Panoramic view of the first floor of the National Motor Museum

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