Museums · South East England
National Motor Museum
In or near Beaulieu.
National Motor Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- North Station · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
National Motor Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The National Motor Museum houses an extensive collection of over 280 vehicles and motoring memorabilia, showcasing the history of motoring in the UK. Visitors can explore various exhibitions, including interactive displays and themed galleries that highlight significant milestones in automotive history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Solent SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: NORTH SOLENT
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The National Motor Museum is located in South-East England, postcode SO42. It houses a comprehensive collection of over 250 automobiles, showcasing the history of motoring in the UK. The museum serves as a significant resource for automotive heritage and education.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8231, -1.4536
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Beaulieu
- Postcode
- SO42 7ZN
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Phone
- 01590 614650
- Nearest railway station
- North Station — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Jan 01-May 24,Sep 16-Dec 31 10:00-17:00; May 25-Sep 15 10:00-18:00
- Official site
- nationalmotormuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/46916894 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Motor Museum?
- National Motor Museum is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO42 7ZN), in the parish of Beaulieu.
- What is National Motor Museum?
- National Motor Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Motor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is North Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO42 7ZN.
- Is National Motor Museum a protected site?
- Yes — National Motor Museum is part of the North Solent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to National Motor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is North Station, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO42 7ZN.