From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, the world-famous National Motor Museum has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world.
From legendary F1 cars and land speed record breakers for the speed freaks, to incredible examples of pioneering motoring for the history-buffs.
Please note the BRM V16 is currently off display.
What’s to see
NEW EXHIBITION – BOND IN MOTION – NO TIME TO DIE
Featuring iconic cars, gadgets and costumes from the latest 007 film, Bond in Motion – No Time To Die is a brand new exhibition in the National Motor Museum.
NEW EXHIBITION – The Story of motoring in 50 objects
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum. To celebrate, we are opening a brand new exhibition on 3rd July.
THE VEHICLES
With the oldest dating from 1875, the National Motor Museum Trust possesses a collection of 285 vehicles. You can browse the entire vehicle collection on the National Motor Museum Trust website here.
The Luxury of Motoring
Explore the golden age of luxury motoring in a brand new display with a glittering centrepiece of 28 Lalique mascots. More…
DRIVING CHANGE
Explore the evolution of the motor car in this exciting display. Meet the Beaulieu crash test dummy and turn knobs and handles to see how gears, suspension and engines work. More…
A CHEQUERED HISTORY
Step into the adrenaline-fueled world of motor sport. Grand Prix Greats celebrates the history of F1, whilst Road, Race & Rally focuses on sports cars from rallying, hill-climbing, and the consumer market.
JACK TUCKER’S GARAGE
Explore a rustic 1930s garage, packed full of artefacts, fixtures, fittings, tools and ephemera from a bygone age.
THE MOTORCYCLE STORY
From the early days of motor sport to urban culture, see motorcycles displayed with unique backdrops, each giving a hint to their cultural context.
FOR BRITAIN & FOR THE HELL OF IT
Experience the triumph of British Land Speed record attempts in an inspiring multi-media display.
Please note the 1920 350hp Sunbeam is currently undergoing maintenance and is not on display.
FORd at beaulieu
Ford has enjoyed close links with Beaulieu since 1971. Discover more about Beaulieu’s Ford collections.
Behind the scenes
What’s it like to work with some of the finest historic vehicles in the world? Find out how our engineers care for the vehicles in our collection in the National Motor Museum Workshop Blog
THE BIG 5 MUSEUMS
The National Motor Museum is one of five leading National Motor Museums across Europe, who have joined forces to display over 1,500 classic cars for enthusiasts to admire.
Itineraries: Plan your day out
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve put together some suggested itineraries with hints and tips to help you plan your day out at Beaulieu.
We were lost for words at the amazing collection!