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Beep-Beep, Yeah!
Dive in and explore exciting senses at the British Motor Museum this summer!
The British Motor Museum is inviting families to come
along and explore exciting senses this summer from 19
July – 1 September! In conjunction with their brand new
sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’, visitors
can experience the Museum’s collection through looking,
touching, smelling and listening - in a host of exciting activities. There will be different themes for each day of the
week plus, every day, the Senses Family Trail will lead
visitors on a journey of discovery around the Museum!
engaging, hands-on way. In the Sensational
Archive workshops, they can discover how Archivists use
all their senses to interact with historical materials. Dive
deeper into the world of photography with 'Glass' Plate
Image Making where children can explore vintage negatives, taste an 'edible photo negative', and create their own
artwork using light and colour.
On Whizzing Weekends children can make their very
own Origami paper car by following instructions or coming up with their own unique design! This summer’s feature exhibition, ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!: The Sounds and
Songs of the Motor Car’, which opens on the 18 July, also
invites visitors to explore the powerful connection between cars and sound. From engine roars to road trip
playlists, you can discover how the sounds we hear and
the music we choose, shape our driving experience, and
how car design has evolved to amplify this connection.
On Mindful Mondays, children can take an exclusive
look at the extensive Archive collection during
the Archive Adventure, where the team will share insights into the preservation and accessibility of historical
materials. Get creative with Modelling Masterpieces!
where kids can craft their own car designs using air-dry
clay, and they can experience the car collection from intriguing new perspectives by joining the interactive
Sensory Tour.
Emma Rawlinson, Family & Lifelong Learning Officer at
the British Motor Museum, said, “This summer, we’re
inviting families to engage their senses and explore the
Museum’s fascinating car collection from new and interesting perspectives. We have a wide range of different activities each day that are sure to inspire and encourage
curiosity and creativity!”
Families can experience the thrill of riding in a
historic vehicle on Tuneful Tuesdays during Classic
Car Rides, and hear stories of different cars in the
Museum during Car Spotlight! Visitors can craft
shakers, maracas, and mini drums in “Make Some
Noise!”, drawing inspiration from engine sounds
and car radio tunes, and The Tuneful Tour will
offer a musical journey encouraging children to explore the sounds of the cars and create their own
rhythms.
Museum entry is just £46 for a family of 4 in advance or
£52 on the day, £17 for adults in advance or £20 on the
day, £15 for concessions in advance or £18 on the day, £9
for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day
and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift
Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in
return at no extra cost.
On Workshop Wednesdays, families can join Carter's
1930 Garage Family Tour for a fun, exploration of the techfocused exhibits, led by the charismatic Mr Carter or his
handy garage mechanic. Mechanic's Spotlight is a behindthe-scenes experience where the knowledgeable workshop
team will demonstrate the care involved in preserving heritage vehicles. Bonnets Up will give a rare chance to peer
under the hoods of classic and modern cars, and even see
them roar into life! Children can also get their imagination
sparking with Kit Car Creations where they can use
LEGO® bricks to build a car!
To find out more information about the summer activities,
please visit the website at
www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/summer
Tactile Thursdays offer a hands-on way to explore
automotive history. Children can join the Tactile Tour to
get up close with a selection of vehicles, experiencing their
unique textures. In Artefacts Unboxed, they can handle
historic items and uncover their fascinating stories with
guidance from expert curators. RC Racers lets visitors of
all ages test their skills driving remote-controlled Aston
Martins around a custom track!
Fizzing Fridays are packed with science-themed fun.
Children can join a Scientastic Family Tour or Sensory
Science Show to explore the wonders of light in an
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