National Motorcycle Museum West Midlands

The National Motorcycle Museum: An Unmissable Educational Day Out for Schools

Immerse your students in the captivating world of British motorcycle history at the National Motorcycle Museum. Established in 1984, this unparalleled institution has become the epitome of motorcycle engineering and cultural heritage. With a staggering collection of over 1,000 meticulously restored motorcycles, and more than 850 on display at any given moment, the museum offers a rich educational landscape. It’s an invaluable resource for learning, meeting curriculum requirements in History, Engineering, and Design & Technology.

Curriculum-Enriching Opportunities

Enhance your students’ academic experience with the museum’s tailor-made educational programmes. Interactive guided tours and hands-on workshops engage young minds, offering invaluable insights into mechanical engineering, technological developments, and the cultural impact of motorcycles through the ages.

Dining and Refreshments

No need to worry about meals; our food foyer offers a range of options to satiate hungry young learners. For added convenience, we can also arrange pre-packed lunches for school trips, making mealtime hassle-free and allowing you more time to explore.

Museum Gift and Merchandise Shop

Don’t forget to stop by our gift shop where students can pick up mementoes of their educational adventure. From motorcycle miniatures to branded merchandise, the shop offers an array of products that make for both great keepsakes and educational tools.

Easy and Accessible Parking

Organising a school trip can be logistically challenging, which is why we provide ample free parking spaces suitable for coaches, cars, and motorcycles. Overflow car parks are available during busy events, and designated parking spots near the entrance are reserved for those with accessibility needs.

Choose the National Motorcycle Museum for an enriching school trip that combines hands-on learning with fun and exploration. It’s a ride into history and engineering that your students won’t soon forget.

Our customers, including schools, are drawn to the National Motorcycle Museum for several unique reasons that make it a standout educational destination:

Exceptional Location and Transport Links

One of the highlights that schools appreciate is our strategic location. We are situated directly on the J6 island of the M42 motorway, opposite the NEC near Solihull in the West Midlands. This makes us extremely accessible for schools coming from various parts of the UK. Once you’re on the A45 and near the NEC and Airport, you’ll find highway brown signs that lead directly to us. The Sat Nav postcode is B92 0EJ, but we recommend following the brown signage when you’re close by.

Unparalleled Collection

We house an unparalleled collection of over 1,000 meticulously restored British motorcycles, with more than 850 available for viewing at any one time. This extensive display provides an in-depth educational experience, allowing students to delve into the realms of history, engineering, and technology.

Curriculum-Enriching Programs

Our museum goes beyond being a visual treat; it’s an educational hub where students can partake in interactive guided tours and hands-on workshops that align with curriculum topics in History, Engineering, and Design & Technology. This makes the trip academically enriching as well as enjoyable.

Convenient Amenities

Meal planning is simple with our food foyer and the option for pre-packed lunches for school trips. Teachers can therefore focus on the educational experience rather than logistical hurdles.

Museum Gift and Merchandise Shop

The gift shop is an additional attraction, offering a variety of keepsakes and educational tools. It’s a perfect stop for students to pick up mementoes that extend the learning and excitement beyond the day’s visit.

Accessible Parking

Our ample and free parking, with overflow options for busy days and designated spots for those with accessibility needs, takes the hassle out of arrival and departure logistics.

For these distinctive features and more, schools find the National Motorcycle Museum to be a rich educational resource that perfectly blends learning, excitement, and logistical convenience.

At the National Motorcycle Museum, we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke educational experience that caters specifically to the unique needs of each visiting group.

Whether you’re looking to dive deep into historical narratives, focus on the intricacies of mechanical engineering, or explore the cultural impact of motorcycles, we work closely with educators to tailor tours, workshops, and interactive sessions that align with your curriculum objectives and educational goals.

Our dedicated team takes the time to understand what you hope to achieve with your visit, ensuring that each student walks away with a memorable and enriching learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

We can cater for large groups of students.

Group bookings & tours
Claire Hartland: 01675 444123 shop@thenmm.co.uk

The National Motorcycle Museum encourages our visitors to take photographs/video footage during their visit to the National Motorcycle Museum as long as this is not for commercial use.

We are pleased to consider requests for filming and photography for a variety of press use including authors, publishers & broadcast media.

We also take items from the collection out on location for filming/other purposes. For more details or if you are interested in filming or photography for press/commercial use, please get in touch with us:

James Hewing – Museum Director
01675 443311 or email james@thenmm.co.uk

The NMM is covered by a Risk assessment that considers visitors and guests.

Mark McHugh – mark@nationalconferencecentre.co.uk

Children: 5-16 year old: £8.00

Family: Ticket: £35.00

Adults: £15.00

Senior: Citizens: £13.00

Discounts available for parties of 10 or more.

Group bookings & tours
Claire Hartland: 01675 444123 shop@thenmm.co.uk

We have a Site Team of First Aiders supported by AED equipment(s).

We have a Museum shop, food foyer, numerous areas to use for private dining, toilets and changing areas, plus also study rooms are available upon request.

Car parking is completely free at the National Motorcycle Museum and we are able to offer parking spaces for disabled visitors close to the Museum’s main entrance.

There is wheelchair/disabled buggy access suitable for unaccompanied users to most parts of the Museum. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on free loan.

Guide dogs are welcome at the Museum.

The Museum café is situated on the ground floor of the Museum so wheelchair access is unrestricted.

The toilets, including disabled facilities, are also on the ground floor to the left as you enter the Museum foyer from the main entrance.

The shop can be found on the ground floor of the Museum situated in the main Museum entrance foyer.

Monday 08:30 – 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 – 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 – 17:30
Thursday 08:30 – 17:30
Friday 08:30 – 17:30
Saturday 08:30 – 17:30
Sunday 08:30 – 17:30

Last entry to the museum is 16:30.

The National Motorcycle Museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

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