Silverstone Museum - History of British Motor Racing
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About the experience
Take an immersive journey through motorsport with The Silverstone Experience. This brand-new, family-friendly visitor attraction at the iconic home of British motorsport takes you on an inspiring and exciting journey through the past, present and future of Silverstone and British motor racing. You’ll get to discover the history of the site, including it’s previous origins as a WWII RAF base, and how the famous corners got their names. You can get up close to iconic cars including Nigel Mansell’s 1992 Red 5 and discover never-before-seen memorabilia, such as signing-on sheets featuring Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and more. You can try your hand at commentating and get stuck into the Tech Lab to learn about the science behind the sport and discover how race-winning cars are made. There’s something for motorsport fans of all ages, including Lewis Hamilton’s race suit, boots and helmet, and a replica of his 2016 Mercedes hanging in the atrium. Add to this a virtual lap cinema race experience with commentary from Murray Walker. Go out the back doors of the museum and walk the old track on the outdoor track trail and catch a glimpse of the action on todays track.
- 2-3 hours of thrilling, immersive entertainment for everyone.
- Family-friendly, year-round, indoors (except for outdoor heritage track trail).
- Atrium Cafe & Shop with exclusive Silverstone Merchandise.
- With a cinema experience.
- Free Parking.
Please allow up to 2.5 hours at the venue.
Information
Vouchers are valid for 10 months from the date of purchase.
- Admission for 1 adult.
- Under 16s must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary.
- Under 5's go free.
Museum opening hours are Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm, with last admission at 2pm, and on Saturday - Sunday from 10am – 5pm, with last admission at 3pm. Café closes at 4pm.
The museum will be closed on the following days in 2024: Monday 5th February / Tuesday 6th February / Wednesday 1st May / Thursday 2nd May / Thursday 4th July / Friday 5th July / Saturday 6th July / Sunday 7th July / Friday 2nd August / Saturday 3rd August / Sunday 4th August / Friday 23rd August / Saturday 24th August / Sunday 25th August
Access cannot be allowed to the Silverstone Museum on these main event dates at the Circuit unless a main event ticket is also held by all attendees:
- Formula 1 British Grand Prix: 4th - 7th July
- MotoGP British Grand Prix: 2nd - 4th August
- Silverstone Festival: 23rd - 25th August
- British Touring Cars Championship: 21st - 22nd September
There is also a gift shop available at the museum.
The Silverstone Experience is predominantly indoors, except for the outdoor heritage track trail.
Locations
- Silverstone Circuit
- Silverstone Museum
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