National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum exhibits over 350 vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles within a converted historic mill building.

Established in 1964 by Jack Kaines and Len Vigar, the museum started as Birdwood Mill Pioneer, Art and Motor Museum before becoming government property in 1976.

The museum represents the development of Australian motoring through exhibits that connect vehicles with social changes across different decades.

Located in the Adelaide Hills region, the museum operates as a cashless facility and provides discounted admission rates for families and concession holders.

The museum hosts the Bay to Birdwood event, where vintage vehicle owners drive their automobiles from Adelaide's foreshore to the museum grounds.

Location: Birdwood

Inception: 1964

Official opening: 1965

Address: Shannon Street, Birdwood SA 5234

Phone: +61885684000

Email: motor@history.sa.gov.au

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

GPS coordinates: -34.81972,138.95444

Latest update: March 24, 2025 17:16