A museum on the move – a personal story
Former National Motor Museum curator Michael Ware shares some of his memories of setting up the museum half a century ago, and the challenge to get everything ready for its opening on 4th July 1972.
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Celebration of 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum and unveiling of The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects
Hundreds of cars gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu as guests and visitors discovered the final selection to tell The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects.
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Seventies classics to join the party and first of #50objects revealed for National Motor Museum’s anniversary display
The final selection to tell The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects will be unveiled as owners of Seventies classics join the party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.
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Autocar Beaulieu Future Classics go on display in National Motor Museum
The five winning Autocar-Beaulieu Future Classics have gone on display in the National Motor Museum for the summer, as the museum looks towards the future of mobility in its 50th anniversary year.
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Electric vehicles at Beaulieu: watch the video
There’s a whole century of electric vehicles covered by the National Motor Museum collection. Our latest video takes a closer look.
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Mechanix presentation at Beaulieu
Lord Montagu welcomed students and volunteers from the Mechanix project for a presentation in the National Motor Museum, to celebrate the students' successful completion of the course.
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