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Czech Republic

ŠKODA MUSEUM

  • Czech Republic, Mladá Boleslav
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The Museum highlights a history that began in 1895 through vehicles, films, photographs and historical documents. The adjacent factory can also be visited.

Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00 excluding 25th December and 1st January

France

MUSÉE DE L’AVENTURE PEUGEOT

  • France, Sochaux
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The Musée de l’Aventure presents the fascinating history of the Peugeot family, which produced cars, motorcycles, household items and much more. A discovery that complements the brand image considerably.

Open daily from 10.00 to 18.00 excluding 25th December and 1st January.

CONSERVATOIRE CITROËN

  • France, Aulnay-Sous-Bois (Paris)
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The extraordinary fleet of 400 Citroën vehicles is expertly classified by decades and by thematic “islands”: sport, adventure, utilities, unusual vehicles, concept cars and prototypes.

Open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 17.30

Germany

VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMUSEUM

  • Germany, Wolfsburg
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This museum presents the technical and historical collection of the Volkswagen Group. A total of 130 vehicles on display, including production cars, racing cars, prototypes and curious unique examples. The world of transport is also present with the various versions of the legendary “bullies” van.

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00, closed from 24th December to 1st January

TOYOTA COLLECTION

  • Germany, Köln
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Opened in November 2017 in the area of Toyota Deutschland GmbH in Cologne-Marsdorf. The collection includes around 70 vehicles from all sections of Toyota’s rich history.

Open on the first Saturday of the month from 10.00 to 14.00 with free admission

PORSCHE MUSEUM

  • Germany, Stuttgart
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The 700 cars in the Porsche collection are exhibited in rotation in the large Museum of the Company. The entire history of Porsche production, starting with model No.1, and sports cars is presented in chronological order.

Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00 excluding Monday and certain holidays.

MERCEDES MUSEUM

  • Germany, Stuttgart
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Spread out over nine floors, the monumental museum features 160 vehicles and more than 1,500 objects contextualizing the cars, heirs to Carl Benz’s invention in 1886. The area dedicated to motor sport is truly magnificent.

Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00 excluding Monday and holidays

MAZDA CLASSIC - AUTOMOBIL MUSEUM FREY

  • Germany, Augsburg
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Mazda Classic in Augsburg is the first museum with historic Mazda vehicles outside of Japan and is located in a beautiful tram depot from 1897. 50 vehicles on display in rotation.

Open from Thursday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00

BMW MUSEUM

  • Germany, Germany, Munich
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In addition to the historic cars, also concepts for future models are exhibited. There are many racing cars here too, including F1 single-seaters and famous motorcycles.

Open daily from 10.00 to 18.00 excluding Monday

AUDI MUSEUM MOBILE

  • Germany, Ingolstadt (Munich)
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The permanent exhibition is the heart of the museum, located within the Audi Forum area on two levels: from 1899 to 1945 and from 1946 to 2000. The sporting history begins with Auto Union.

Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00, Sundays and holidays from 10.00 to 16.00

Italy

PAGANI MUSEUM

  • Italy, San Cesareo sul Panaro (Modena)
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This small museum wants to be a journey through the career of Horacio Pagani, from the early years in Argentina until today, through his most fascinating models. Together with the visit to the Museum, a guided tour of the company can also be booked.

Open to the public from Monday to Friday from 9.30 to 17.00, Saturday from 9.30 to 12.30. Closed on Sundays

MUSEO LAMBORGHINI - MUDETEC

  • Italy, Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna)
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Set up inside the historic headquarters of Lamborghini, it presents almost the entire range of models built by Lamborghini over the past 60 years. It is also possible to book a visit to the production lines.

Open to the public daily from 9.30 to 18.00 excluding Ferragosto, Christmas and New Year

CENTRO STORICO FIAT

  • Italy, Turin
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Centro Storico Fiat houses a collection of cars, memorabilia, models and advertising posters covering the entire history of the company from the first car, the 31⁄2 Hp, to the famous “Mephistopheles”. The mammoth ‘company archives’ can be consulted by appointment.

Open to the public with free admission every Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00.

MUSEO FERRARI

  • Italy, Maranello (Modena)
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One of the most-visited Italian museums that’s also included as a destination by international Tour Operators. The Museum tells the story of Ferrari by guiding the visitor on a journey through the most famous Formula 1 cars, the legendary Sport Prototypes models, GranTurismo categories and road cars that have always been adream for every enthusiast.

Open to the public daily from 9.00 to 19.30 excluding Christmas and New Year

DALLARA ACADEMY

  • Italy, Varano de Melegari (Parma)
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An educational and exhibition centre that transmits the wealth of skills developed over 46 years of activity by Gianpaolo Dallara, starting from the Miura to the single-seaters and the Dallara Stradale.

Open to the public from Tuesday to Friday from 11.00 to 18.00, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday

MUSEO ALFA ROMEO

  • Italy, Arese (Milan)
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Located in the buildings of the former Alfa Romeo headquarters in Arese, it presents the most important models in the history of the brand, including the “Alfetta” that, in the 159 version, won the Formula 1 World Championship of 1950 and 1951. The museum houses the Documentation Centre and the Historical Archives of the Company.

Open to the public daily from 10.00 to 18.00 excluding Tuesday

Japan

TOYOTA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

  • Japan, Yokomichi, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture
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An accompanying museum that is not limited to Toyota models but has 140 vehicles on display from companies from all over the world, telling the story of the development of automotive technology and culture. A great vision worthy of a leader.

Open from 9.30 to 17.00, closed on Monday, Christmas and New Year

SUBARU STI GALLERY

  • Japan, Mitaka, Tokyo
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Subaru Tecnica International (STI) is a small exhibition space, where its iconic vehicles such as the Impreza WRC that competed and won in the World Rally Championships are located. On permanent display is also the Subaru Impreza 22b STI road car built in a limited and much sought-after series.

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00, closed two weeks in summer and winter

NISSAN HERITAGE COLLECTION

  • Japan, Zama, Kanagawa
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Datsun, Prince and Nissan: more than 450 cars of which some 300 are on display. Do not miss the exhibition of Nissan’s sporting history with numerous cars that have raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in GT championships.

Open to the public from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 16.00

MITSUBISHI AUTO GALLERY

  • Japan, Nakashinkiri-1-1 Hashimecho, Okazaki, Aichi
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From the 1917 Mitsubishi Model A to current models. Here you’ll find some of the marque’s most famous cars, innovative vehicles and RallyArt winners of many world titles as well as the Paris-Dakar.

Open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 16.30, closed on weekends and holidays

MAZDA MUSEUM

  • Japan, Hiroshima
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Discovering Japanese pride, from production models to factories and racing cars such as the Mazda 787B Group C with its Wankel engine, the winner of Le Mans in 1991.

Open daily from 8.30 to 17.00, by appointment

HONDA COLLECTION HALL

  • Japan, Motegi
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Over 300 vehicles. Theis collection offers an overview of the evolution of the automotive and motorcycle sector in Japan. The museum also highlights Honda’s technological capacity with racing cars and motorcycles.

Open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00, Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 to 17.30

Sweden

VOLVO MUSEUM

  • Sweden, Göteborg
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A journey through Volvo’s history and heritage, from its beginning in 1927 to the present day witnessed by cars, buses and heavy trucks.

Open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 16.00

Indipendent Museums

Australia

THE AUSTRALIAN MOTORLIFE MUSEUM

  • Australia, Kembla Grange (Wollongong)
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The museum has on display the cars, motorcycles and bicycles that helped change the face of Australia during the late 1800s.

Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 9.30 to 16.30, closed at Easter, Christmas and New Year

Belgium

MUSÉE DE L’AUTO MAHYMOBILES

  • Belgium, Leuze-en-Hainaut
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This private collection, unique for the diversity of vehicles on display, details the automotive history from the late nineteenth century to the present day. It crosses the world history of automobiles from 1895 to the present day.

Open from Thursday to Monday from 10.00 to 17.00

France

MUSÉE-AUTOMOBILE-REIMS-CHAMPAGNE

  • France, Reims
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The museum traces the entire 20th century through 160 models and especially highlights French and European built cars. -

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00, closed on Monday, 25th December and 1st January

Germany

ZYLINDERHAUS MUSEUM

  • Germany, Bernkastel-Kues
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Featuring about one hundred cars covering 90 years of German automotive history. A nostalgic experience full of love and appreciation for the car, exhibited according to different eras.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00

TECHNIK MUSEUM SINSHEIM

  • Germany, Sinsheim
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The Technik Museum Sinsheim, opened in 1981, represents the largest private collection of historic cars in Germany including about forty Formula 1 cars.

Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00

AUTOMUSEUM PROTOTYP

  • Germany, Hamburg
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Since 2008, this very interesting museum presents rare sports and racing cars from the past 70 years of automotive history.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00

AUGUST HORCH MUSEUM ZWICKAU

  • Germany, Zwickau
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The August Horch Museum is located in the former Auto Union factory. About 160 cars are on display, tracing the history of the German automobile from the 1920s and 1930s to the present day, including a Horch, a DKW and various Zwickau IFA vehicles such as the P 50, P 70 and P 240 “Sachsenring”.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00

Greece

HELLENIC MOTOR MUSEUM

  • Greece, Athens
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The Hellenic Motor Museum is housed in a unique, specially built building for both architecture and design, located in the heart of Athens. A flourishing structure with important cars.

Open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 14.00 and on weekends until 18.00. Closed on Christmas, New Year ’s Eve, Easter and 1st May

Italy

NICOLIS

  • Italy, Villafranca di Verona (Verona)
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One of the most prestigious private museums in Italy, managed with managerial criteria, and recognized as a leading example of cultural institutions. The museum narrates, through about two hundred cars, and over one hundred motorcycles, the evolution of means of transport over time.

Open from Friday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00

Japan

SHIKOKU AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

  • Japan, Konan, Kochi
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The Shikoku Automobile Museum, in Konan, exhibits rare and historic cars and motorcycles from the 1960s to the 1980s, with a focus on racing cars and supercars. All vehicles are in excellent condition.

Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 16.00

MOTORCAR MUSEUM OF JAPAN

  • Japan, Ishikawa, Komatsu
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This is the oldest and largest private automobile museum in the country, with more than 500 cars on display over five floors. The museum offers Japanese and imported cars of great interest.

Open from Thursday to Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00, excluding Christmas, New Year and national holidays

Netherlands

LOUWMAN MUSEUM

  • Netherlands, Den Haag
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The Louwman Museum houses one of the oldest collections of private cars in the world, that experts also consider amongst the most beautiful. The refined mosaic structure is also magnificent.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00

New Zealand

SOUTHWARD CAR MUSEUM

  • New Zealand, Paraparaumu
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More than 400 vehicles on the North Island of New Zealand. The museum is the largest collection of cars in Australasia. Important cars included the 1939 Mercedes-Benz 770 built as a gift for Edward VIII.

Open daily from 9.00 to 16.30

Portugal

MUSEU DO CARAMULO

  • Portugal, Caramulo (Viseu)
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An unusual museum, located on a mountain in the centre of Portugal. The museum organizes the annual Caramulo Motorfestival that is the biggest event in Portugal dedicated to classic cars and motorcycles.

Open daily from 10.00 to 18.00

Romania

ȚIRIAC COLLECTION

  • Romania, Otopeni
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The only Romanian museum of vintage and luxury cars open to the public. It exhibits 150 of the 300 cars under ownership. These include the Rolls Royce Phantom of Elton John and Bernie Ecclestone.

Open from Friday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00

Spain

MUSEO AUTOMOVILÍSTICO DE MÁLAGA

  • Spain, Málaga
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The Automobile and Fashion Museum in Málaga shows how artistic trends have evolved thanks to car designers such as Ettore Bugatti, Gordon Buehrig, Giuseppe Figoni, Firestone or Labourdette through a collection of over 90 models including Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bugatti, Rolls Royce and Porsche.

Open Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 14.30 and from 16.00 to 19.00 CLOSED 25th December, 1st January

Switzerland

AUTOBAU ERLEBNISWELT

  • Switzerland, Romanshorn (Lake Constance)
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This high-quality facility offers an exciting historical backdrop. Visitors can safely approach the cars and under the supervision of the guides, they can sit inside many of the cars on display. On display are over 120 vehicles, including the Sauber Formula 1 collection.

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00

United Arab Emirates

TOMINI CLASSICS (UAE)

  • United Arab Emirates, Al Barsha 2, Dubai
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Specialized in post-war sports cars, with over 100 examples, Tomini Classics was originally conceived as a private collection and ranges from the automotive legends of the mid-century to future classics from the early 90s.

Open from Sunday to Thursday from 9.00 to 17.30

United Kingdom

HAYNES INTERNATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM

  • United Kingdom, Sparkford, Yeovil
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Among the most interesting British private museums, it has over 400 vehicles on display, and is also equipped with a restoration centre for vintage vehicles.

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.30

United States

SIMEONE FOUNDATION AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

  • United States, Philadelphia, PA
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The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s largest collections of racing sports cars. Through the theme “The Spirit of Competition”, it celebrates the history and evolution of this category.

Open from Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 16.00. Closed on Monday an on the main bank holidays.

REVS INSTITUTE

  • United States, Naples, FL
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More than a car museum, it is a place dedicated to the study, conservation and restoration of historically significant automobiles. Very important sports and racing cars make up a significant part of the collection.

Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 10.00 to 16.00

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

  • United States, Los Angeles, CA
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The Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the most important automotive museums in the world. It is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00

THE NETHERCUTT MUSEUM

  • United States, Sylmar, CA
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Opened in 1971, when cosmetics magnate J.B. Nethercutt decided to showcase his collection, consisting of about two hundred and fifty of the greatest vintage and classic cars, including many winners of the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach and Amelia Island. The cars on display are divided into four distinct eras, antique (1890-1915), vintage (1916-1924), classic (1925-1948) and post-war (1945-1970).

Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9.00 to 16.30

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

  • United States, Oxnard, CA
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This museum exhibits a collection consisting of about seventy cars, prevalently French, and includes the largest collection of Bugattis, including the famous 57c Atlantic.

Open from Friday to Sunday from 10.00 to 15.00

MARCONI AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

  • United States, Tustin, CA
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Founder Dick Marconi, a former race car driver, proposes primarily sports cars, including many Ferraris.

Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9.00 to 16.00

LEMAY AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM

  • United States, Tacoma, WA
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The Collection consists of 250 cars spanning over 100 years of automotive history, as well as about 100 other vehicles on loan from private collections.

Open from Thursday to Monday from 10.00 to 17.00

LANE MOTOR MUSEUM

  • United States, Nashville, TN
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The Lane Motor Museum specializes in European and Japanese cars. The most curious car is the perfectly restored French 1932 Helicron, equipped with a front propeller.

Open from Thursday to Monday from 10.00 to 17.00

GILMORE CAR MUSEUM

  • United States, Hickory Corners, MI
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The museum is located in Michigan and is the largest in North America, divided between a dozen historic adjacent buildings. In reality, it includes seven automobile museums located in the same area, which are the Gilmore Car Museum, the Classic Car Club of America Museum, the Pierce-Arrow Museum, the H. H. Franklin Collection, the Model A Ford Museum, the Lincoln Motor Car Museum and the Cadillac LaSalle Club Museum.

Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00, closed at Easter, Christmas and New Year

BLACKHAWK MUSEUM

  • United States, Danville, CA
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The Blackhawk Museums are a group of museums in Danville, California, known for the rare and unique cars it exhibits such as the 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C with a body completely covered in tulipwood.

Open from Friday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00

AACA - ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA MUSEUM

  • United States, Hershey, PA
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The AACA Museum in Hershey exhibits vintage cars in unique environments. Visitors stroll through eight decades with an exhibition on that travels from New York to San Francisco.

Open daily from 9.00 to 5.00

Museums dedicated to drivers and celebrities

Argentina

MUSEO JUAN MANUEL FANGIO

  • Argentina, Balcarce, Buenos Aires
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The most important motorsport museum in South America, dedicated to a legendary driver and five-time World Champion. About fifty mainly racing cars are on display, including the Alfa Romeo 308, Maserati 250F and 300S, Mercedes-Benz W196, Lancia D50 driven by him.

Open daily except Tuesday from 10.00 to 18.00

Canada

MUSÉE GILLES VILLENEUVE

  • Canada, Berthierville
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The museum of the history of the Villeneuve family in the various areas of motorsport: Formula Ford, Formula Atlantic, snowmobile, Formula 1, Indy Car as well as images, trophies and memorabilia.

Open from Monday to Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00

Czech Republic

FERDINAND PORSCHE BIRTH HOUSE

  • Czech Republic, Liberec-Vratislavice (Liberec)
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A modern and interactive exhibition that invites you to discover the world of engineering and the future of mobility. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a replica of the first hybrid car designed by Porsche, the Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus from 1899.

Open from 9.00 to 17.00 Friday to Sunday

Germany

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER PRIVATE COLLECTION

  • Germany, Köln
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The collection is on display at the Motorworld in Cologne, and features many of the cars of the German Champion’s career, including Formula 1 and various single seaters from his career. Inside the Motorworld, there is also a shop where you can buy Schumacher’s official merchandising.

Open daily from 10.00 to 20.00

DR. CARL BENZ MUSEUM

  • Germany, Ladenburg (Mannheim)
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Located in the birthplace of the engineer, Carl Benz, the Museum is housed in the former C. Benz Söhne factory, the second company belonging to the family of the German pioneer, founded with his son Eugen. About 50 cars are on display.

Open from 14.00 to 18.00 Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and on holidays

Italy

MEF - MUSEO CASA ENZO FERRARI

  • Italy, Modena
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The spectacular contemporary architecture in the shape of a car hood painted in the yellow colour of Enzo’s hometown, Modena, appears to embrace the home where Ferrari was born. In addi 8 on to cars and temporary exhibitions, the museum also presents the most important engines built under the Prancing Horse.

Open to the public daily except Christmas and New Year’s Eve: October/March 10.00-18.00 - April/September 9.30-19.00

FERRUCCIO LAMBORGHINI MUSEUM

  • Italy, Funo di Argelato (BO)
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The Family Museum that tells the life story of Ferruccio through his mechanical creations and his personal cars. More than a museum, a legend.

Open from Monday to Thursday from 10.30 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00, Friday and Saturday from 10.30 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.30

Spain

MUSEO Y CIRCUITO FERNANDO ALONSO

  • Spain, Llanera, Asturias
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Created by the driver, the Fernando Alonso Sports Complex presents his personal collection: Formula 1 single seaters he has driven, including Renault, Ferrari and McLaren, as well as the Toyota TS050 Hybrid from his victory in 2018.

Open daily from 10.00 to 19.00

United Kingdom

JIM CLARK ROOM

  • United Kingdom, Duns, Berwickshire
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A small museum linked to the history of the British World Champion who tragically died in Hockenheim.

Open from Thursday to Tuesday from 10.00 to 16.30, Sunday from 13.00 to 16.30. Closed on Wednesdays

National museums and public organisations

Australia

NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM

  • Australia, Birdwood, Adelaide
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This museum showcases the history of Australian road transport with 300 classic and modern cars on display. Many famous and little-known vehicles such as the Shearer steam from 1899, the legendary Leyland Brothers Land Rover and the Leyland Badger and the Talbot, which was the first car to cross the continent in 1908, to name just a few.

Open daily of the year from 10.00 to 17.00 excluding Christmas

Belgium

AUTOWORLD

  • Belgium, Brussels
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This museum is home to an immense heritage of vehicles that also includes cars of defunct Belgian brands such as Minerva, Germain, FN, Imperia, Fondu, Vivinus, Nagant, Belga-Rise and Miesse.

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00

Canada

CANADIAN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

  • Canada, Oshawa, Ontario (Toronto)
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Originally a project of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, the Museum was established in 1964 to promote the history of the Canadian automobile industry. It is home to about 75 cars on display over two floors.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 16.00, Sundays (March to October) 10.00am to 4.00pm

China

SHANGHAI AUTO MUSEUM

  • China, Shanghai
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Opened in 2007, this museum offers one hundred cars that illustrate how the automobile has impacted China and the world with may interesting cars to see.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 to 16.30

BEIJING AUTO MUSEUM

  • China, Beijing
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This museum presents the historical changes and evolution of the automobile in China. Among the many cars on display, there are many from Chinese manufacturers such as Hongqi, Dongfeng and Dongfanghong, almost unknown abroad.

Open from 9.00 to 16.30 from Tuesday to Sunday

France

CITÉ DE L’AUTOMOBILE MULHOUSE

  • France, Mulhouse (Basel)
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The Cité de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf, is the largest automobile museum in the world and exhibits about 400 cars. Famous for the Bugatti collection of the Schlumpf brothers.

Open daily (except 25th December) from 10.00 to 18.00

Italy

VATICAN MUSEUMS - Papal Cars

  • Italy, Vatican City
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Papal cars can be appreciated. These include the Bianchi Tipo 15, the Graham Paige 837, Citroën Lictoria C6, Mercedes-Benz 460 Nürburg limousine, Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL limousine, Fiat 1107 Nuova Campagnola.

Open from Monday to Thursday from 8.30 un W l 18.30, and from 8.30 un W l 20.30 on Friday and Saturday

MAUTO (MAUTO)

  • Italy, Turin
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Opened in 1933, the museum owns one of the rarest and most interesting collections of over 200 original cars of 80 brands from all over the world.

Open daily from 10.00 to 19.00 and Monday from 10.00 to 14.00

Latvia

RIGA MOTOR MUSEUM

  • Latvia, Riga
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The largest vintage car museum in the Baltic countries. Of considerable interest are the numerous cars of the Soviet Union and the replica of the famous 1938 Auto Union Type C/D Grand Prix single seater made by Audi AG in exchange for the original model saved by the president of the Antique Automobile Club of Latvia.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00

Monaco

THE CARS COLLECTION OF H.S.H. THE PRINCE OF MONACO

  • Monaco, Fontvieille
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The Collection Privée des Voitures de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco is the collection of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, and counts one hundred cars, including Formula 1 cars and others from the famous Monte-Carlo Rallye.

Open daily from 10.00 to 18.00, excluding Christmas and New Year’s Eve

United Kingdom

NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM

  • United Kingdom, Beaulieu
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Founded in 1952, this museum is home to about 300 vehicles produced from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day. Of considerable interest is the exhibition dedicated to speed record vehicles.

Open daily of the year from 10.00 to 18.00 excluding Christmas

BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM

  • United Kingdom, Gaydon (Coventry)
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The museum celebrates the history of British motoring and exhibits over 300 examples of absolute historical and sporting excellence. Its precious archive has amassed more than a million documents and objects, photographs and films, advertising material and technical documentation.

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00

United States

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

  • United States, Reno, Nevada
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With over 200 cars from Bill Harray’s collection, this museum presents cars and memorabilia of celebrities such as Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Eldorado, Frank Sinatra’s 1961 Ghia L6.4, John F. Kennedy’s 1962 Lincoln Continental and John Wayne’s Chevrolet Corvette.

Open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 17.30 and Sunday from 10.00 to 16.00.

THE BUFFALO TRANSPORTATION Pierce-Arrow Museum

  • United States, Buffalo, NY
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The collection collects the history of American cars produced in Buffalo with particular attention to Pierce-Arrow, a car manufacturer active from 1901 to 1938.

Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 11.00 to 16.00

Racing museums & racing car museums

France

CONSERVATOIRE DE LA MONOPLACE FRANÇAISE

  • France, Magny-Cours
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48 single seaters that have left a mark on the history of French motorsport, from the Renault RE30B Formula 1 to Matra and all the way down to the Gordini from the 50s. In addition, the Ligier F1 collection consists of about fifteen single-seaters.​

Open by reservation and on race weekends

THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS MUSEUM

  • France, Le Mans
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With around 140 vehicles on display, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) tells the epic story of the 24-Hour race. Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Ford, Porsche, Matra and Audi dominate the scene, along with many other models that have participated.

Open from May to September from 10.00 to 19.00, from October to April from 10.00 to 18.00

Italy

MILLE MIGLIA MUSEUM

  • Italy, Brescia
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Home to the heritage of historical documents of the Mille Miglia as well as several cars that have participated in the race during the heroic years.

Open from Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00​

Macau

MACAU GRAND PRIX MUSEUM

  • Macau, Macau
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The Museum celebrates the city route of the Macau Grand Prix and is testament to the history of this unique race with cars and images.

Open from Wednesday to Monday from 10.00 to 18.00. Closed on Tuesday

United Kingdom

WILLIAMS HERITAGE COLLECTION

  • United Kingdom, Grove, Oxfordshire
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Over forty of the team’s racing cars across 40 years of Williams’ history.A tribute to the great and unfortunate Sir Frank Williams.

No opening info

SILVERSTONE INTERACTIVE MUSEUM

  • United Kingdom, Silverstone
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The Silverstone Interactive Museum enhances the legend of a celebrated circuit for cars and motorcycles with an exhibition that combines real models with interactive attractions dedicated to motorcycles and cars.

Open from Monday to Wednesday from 10.00 to 17.00, from Thursday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00

ISLE OF MAN MOTOR MUSEUM (TO BE ADDED)

  • United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Jurby
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Located in the former Royal Air Force air field of Jurby, this museum houses over 400 vehicles. On display are years of TT and motorsport history, including the collection of Bob McIntyre, the first driver to complete a lap at an average speed of over 100 mph.

Open from Thursday to Tuesday from 10.00 to 17.00

United States

PENSKE RACING MUSEUM

  • United States, Phoenix
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An extraordinary collection of cars, trophies and racing memorabilia, which showcase the career of Penske Racing over 50 years of racing, with more than 400 important victories in races including 17 in the Indianapolis 500.

Open from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00, and Sunday from 12.00 to 17.00

INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MUSEUM

  • United States, Indianapolis
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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM) is the celebration of the oldest circuit still in activity. A magnificent collection that goes beyond the cars that have participated in the of Indy 500.

Open from March to October from 9.00 to 17.00 and from November to February from 10.00 to 16.00

CANEPA MOTORSPORT MUSEUM

  • United States, Scotts Valley
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Created by former racing driver Bruce Canepa, this museum is dedicated to the spirit of automobile and motorcycle competition, and the celebration of engineering excellence. On display are a broad spectrum of race cars and motorcycles.

Open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 18.00, and on Saturday from 9.00 to 17.00

THE BRUMOS COLLECTION

  • United States, Jacksonville
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The Brumos Racing Collection traces the history of racing, from an 1894 Peugeot to the present day. A very interesting and high-quality experience.

Open from Thursday to Saturday from 9.00 to 15.00

Single marque private museums

Austria

ROLLS-ROYCE MUSEUM

  • Austria, Dornbirn
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The Rolls-Royce Museum, spread out over three floors, is based on the collection of cars by Franz and Hilde Vonier and consists of over sixty splendid Rolls-Royce models.

Open from 10.00 to 18.00 Tuesday to Sunday from March to November

Germany

AUTOMUSEUM MAYBACH

  • Germany, Neumarkt
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This museum tells the story and the products by Karl and Wilhelm Maybach, and the 16 cars on display are some of the very few in existence.

Open from Wednesday to Friday from 13.00–17.00, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00

Italy

United States

NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM

  • United States, Kentucky
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On display, the history of the Chevrolet Corvette, including around eighty road and racing models. An entire world dedicated to the icon of U.S. sports cars.

Open daily from 8.00 to 17.00, closed on Christmas, New Year’ Eve, Easter and Thanksgiving

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM

  • United States, Auburn
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Located in the original art déco building, where the Auburn factory and showroom were once located, this museum contains about one hundred and twenty cars, including Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg,

Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00, closed at Christmas and New Year’s Eve