National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum is a transport museum in Birdwood that displays a large collection of vehicles, machinery, and automotive objects across several exhibition halls. The buildings house everything from early automobiles to more recent cars and related items.

The museum was founded in 1965 and grew into an international center for Australian road transport history. It preserves important vehicles and documents that show how mobility developed in the country.

The museum shows how vehicles shaped Australian life and how people used cars to get around in their daily routines. The exhibits tell stories of different generations and their ways of moving through the country.

Entry requires no advance booking and visitors can explore the exhibits at their own pace through the halls. The location is about one hour from Adelaide and is best reached by car.

The museum is known for hosting the Bay to Birdwood Event, one of the world's largest continuing historic vehicle parades. This annual event brings together hundreds of vintage and restored cars driven by enthusiasts from across the region.

Location: Adelaide Hills Council

Address: 9 Shannon St, Birdwood SA 5234

Phone: +61885684000

Website: https://motor.history.sa.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -34.81971,138.95401

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43