Haynes International Motor Museum
Last Updated on April 14, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
Haynes Motor Museum is the UK’s biggest exhibition of cars and motorbikes dating from 1900 to the present day near Yeovil in Somerset. The attraction also has a fun outdoor kids’ play area. There are more than 400 bikes and cars on display.
What is there to do at Haynes International Motor Museum?
The collection is housed within 17 exhibition areas and includes veteran, vintage and classic cars. The cars come from the collection by John Hayne and his ever-increasing collection found a home in the remains of a Second World War American munitions dump in Sparkford. The museum was opened in 1985 and kept on growing with vehicles collected from all around the world. He went from a collection of 29 to 400 in nearly 30 years.
The museum holds a number of special events, including the running of an interesting and eclectic range of vehicles. During these events, vehicles can be heard, touched and smelt. Collections include veteran, vintage, minis, American Dream and the Forshaw Speed collection. Plus classic British cars, hall of motorsport, Ferrari and historic cars. They often have extra activities laid on for the kids. For under 4’s, there is the Haynes Motorland outdoor play area. This has a climbing frame, interactive garage and mini road system. Plus themed play, towers and a construction digger zone (small additional charge).
Older kids of 4-12 can play on coin-operated go-karts, have a go on the adventure climbing frame and can also play in the interactive garage area. There is a Top Trumps trail, brass rubbings and interactive and audio stations. There is also the Vroom Room which is an indoor soft play area with a motoring theme. Next to the museum, they have a karting track which must be booked in advance. Children have to be over the age of 8 and 1.2 metres. There is an additional charge for this activity.
Further Information
Is there food and drink available?
There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.
What are the main things to do?
museum with numerous galleries full of historic and present-day cars and motorbikes, an outdoor play area and indoor soft play. There are toilets and a cafe.
What are the ticket prices?
An adult ticket costs £16, children 4-15 £9.50 and under 4s are free. Other pricing options including family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is a large car park.
When are they open?
The museum is open almost all year round except for the 24th, 25th and 26th of December and the 1st of January. For up-to-date opening times please visit their website.
Dog friendly?
Only assistance dogs are permitted.
Are they accessible?
