National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu displays over 250 vehicles spanning from early motor carriages to contemporary cars across several exhibition halls. The collection includes racing cars, land speed record holders, and motorcycles that document different chapters of automotive development.

The museum was established in 1952, rooted in Lord Montagu's passion for motoring history. Its founding reflected a growing effort to preserve historic vehicles for future generations to understand.

The collection reflects British innovation in car design and racing heritage through machines that shaped how people understood speed and engineering. Visitors encounter vehicles that reveal what mattered most to engineers and drivers across different eras.

The premises are accessible for visitors with mobility needs, and guided tours are available to help navigate the collection. Plan to spend time moving through different gallery areas at your own pace to get the most from your visit.

The museum features a recreation of Jack Tucker's 1930s garage with period tools and spare parts arranged as they would have been in a real workshop. This space captures how mechanics actually worked and repaired cars during that era.

Location: Beaulieu

Inception: 1952

Official opening: 1952

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Address: John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN

Opening Hours: January 01-May 24,September 16-December 31 10:00-17:00; May 25-September 15 10:00-18:00

Website: https://beaulieu.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.82297,-1.45356

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:15