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The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world.

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Feb 4

We have arrived on Bluesky! 🚙With its amazing collection of vehicles the National Motor Museum tells the story of motoring; inspiring memories and reflecting changes in technology and society. See how the car pushed the boundaries of science, speed and design. Visit our website or museum at Beaulieu

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, Hampshire, Great Britain

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 12m

Congratulations to The Abdala Brothers who won the National Motor Museum Best Documentary Feature category in the
International Motor Film Awards
last week at Alexandra Palace in London. Their documentary followed former Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr’s dreams of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 1d

Experience the thrill of driving a Formula 1 car with an immersive adrenaline-fuelled simulator experience. The state-of-the-art simulator sessions give the rush of sitting in the cockpit of an F1 car. Book a session as you arrive in the Museum at Beaulieu.

Formula 1 simulator at Beaulieu - part of the Icons of F1 display

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 1d

Meet fellow car and bike enthusiasts at this Saturday's Breakfast at Beaulieu meet by Vintage Tyres. There's no need to book - just turn up anytime after 8.30am- it's in the first car park on the left as you arrive at Beaulieu. More: nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/events/break...

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 3d

This autumn The Motorist in Yorkshire is collaborating with
@natlmotormuseum.bsky.social
to present a series of exclusive motoring talks. To kick-off the series, this Wednesday, 15 October they’re welcoming prolific motoring broadcaster Andy Talbot: bit.ly/4gxVWCV

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 3d

Now online on our website, the 'Racing Pride - Celebrating the LGBT community in motorsport' exhibition, originally on display at the Museum, shines a light on the unique personal journeys of #LGBTQ+ individuals across motorsport bit.ly/47cENf2
@racingpride.com #F1 @heritagefunduk.bsky.social

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 13d

Tomorrow is the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway’s 27  September 1825 opening – widely recognised as the birth of the modern railway. Although we celebrate the car, our little Beaulieu monorail sends a big happy birthday to railways across the world! @railway200.bsky.social

The Beaulieu Monorail passes the National Motor Museum

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 15d

When a @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social museum brolly comes in useful! Josh Hill waiting to leave the paddock at @goodwood-revival.bsky.social driving our Lotus 49 R3 around the circuit as part of a tribute to Jim Clark. 📷 Max Galgey

Josh Hill in the National Motor Museum Lotus 49 at Goodwood

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 17d

This autumn The Motorist in Yorkshire is collaborating with @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social to present a series of exclusive motoring talks. To kick-off the series, this Wednesday, 24 September, they’re welcoming motoring journalist & former @BBC_TopGear presenter Steve Berry: bit.ly/4gxVWCV

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 17d

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- follow this link for the latest edition: bit.ly/4nqpMvG

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 20d

Our new In Focus Gallery exhibition, Pitch Up and Carry On - the story of caravans in wartime - was officially opened yesterday by Lord Montagu, joined by Caravan and Motorhome Club Director General Nick Lomas, and curator Sara Riccabone of the Caravan and Motorhome Collection. See bit.ly/4mznucM

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 22d

Our Formula One simulator provides an immersive experience into the world of racing. Large screens and an advanced motion systems provide an ultra-realistic and unforgettable adrenaline rush driving experience. Book a session as you arrive at Beaulieu. #IconsofF1 #Formula1

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 23d

The Beaulieu Oak Run took place on Sunday with 21 participating pre-1905 veteran vehicles touring the New Forest and returning to Beaulieu. Each year an oak tree sapling is planted to commemorate the run taking place and to help offset the carbon emissions. Thanks to Henry Fryer for the photographs.

Thanks to Henry Fryer for the photographs. Lord Montagu is pictured with the run organiser Brian Stephens in the National Motor Museum.

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 24d

Astronaut Tim Peake with the National Motor Museum's Lotus 49 R3 at Goodwood Revival over the weekend

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 26d

Our new In Focus Gallery exhibition 'Pitch Up and Carry On' is now open! The exhibition, a partnership with the Caravan and Motorhome Club and supported by the National Lottery HeritageFund, reveals the remarkable story of caravans in wartime Read more: bit.ly/3HnE2pm

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 26d

Formula 1 racing legend Damon Hill drove our Lotus 49 R3 at Goodwood Revival this afternoon. The car took part in a tribute to Jim Clark.

#GoodwoodRevival

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 27d

We caught a glimpse of racing driver and presenter Karun Chandhok driving our Lotus 49 R3 at @goodwood-revival.bsky.social on their live stream. The car was part of a tribute to Jim Clark on the Goodwood circuit.
@goodwoodrrc.bsky.social #GoodwoodRevival #KarunChandhok

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 27d

This week we are raising awareness of legacies - leaving a gift in your Will to the National Motor Museum Trust allows us to restore historic vehicles, keep heritage skills alive, and tell the story of motoring in Britain. See nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/support-us/l... @rememberacharity.bsky.social

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 29d

Watch the BBC South Today report on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/HdGc9uAcBgE

BBC South Today report of the Sunbeam 1000hp rear engine start up

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · 29d

Watch the BBC South Today coverage of the World Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp rear engine start up on the BBCiPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #LandSpeed #Sunbeam1000hp

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Sep 9

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Sep 8

Find our more: Legacy Gifts share.google/WnDdpV6uTNYs...

Legacy Gifts

Leaving a gift in your will helps fund our work, opening worlds, minds, and possibilities.

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's Remember A Charity In Your Will Week. We're celebrating and raising awareness of legacy giving and the importance of having an up-to-date Will. We have no core government funding - leaving a gift in your Will helps fund our work, opening worlds, minds, and possibilities.

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National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Sep 7

Starting the Sunbeam 1000hp rear engine is a real milestone on the road to restore of the iconic World Land Speed Record vehicle - it wouldn't be possible without our Museum workshop team!

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Sunbeam 1000hp is leaving the Museum workshop this morning ready to start up the rear engine after restoration - the first time the engine has roared for 90 years. The start up is at 2pm as part of the International Autojumble.

National Motor Museum @natlmotormuseum.bsky.social · Sep 6

The sun is shining at Beaulieu’s International Autojumble this weekend - car parts and motoring passions on every aisle