Silverstone Museum

Head to Silverstone Interactive Museum, a museum like no other! Immerse yourself in the history and future of Silverstone and British motor racing as you discover all sorts of fantastic exhibits! Dive into the 75-year history of racing cars and British motorsport!

Find out about all the stars of British motor racing and the science behind it, and listen to fascinating stories first-hand! Experience the most famous moments in racing history in the immersive cinema experience. Get behind the wheel in the simulator experience or browse the interactive displays.

Whatever you choose to explore first, you're in for a whopper of a day out! Things To Do At Silverstone Museum Explore over 60 hands-on interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. Discover a range of experiences, including operating a wind tunnel, testing your skills, and working in a pit stop.

Climb into a replica Grand Prix car and see what it feels like to sit behind the wheel! Strap yourselves into the UK's best sim-racing setup - it's the only venue in the country with multiple motion simulators. Ride out on the open road in closed or open-wheel cars!

This ultimate racing experience allows you to race with your friends, swerve around a circuit, and race the clock to make your best time. Could you be the next champion of Silverstone? Tie up the shoelaces, and we'll go walking!

Take a trip around the Silverstone Circuit and learn about different areas of the racing track and its purpose. You'll also check out other museum areas, like the Bridge Corner, Priory, Wellington Straight, Brooklands, Luffield, and the RAF memorial. There is also an epic outdoor play area next to the current circuit.

Shall we get technical? If you're a Moto sports fanatic, you will have been wondering and analysing how these speed machines work. One of the most impressive exhibits at Silverstone is the Tech Lab.

Go behind the scenes and travel deep into the science of cars and racing bikes in this fascinating sport. Learn how the modern steering wheel works, uncover the different compounds used to make tyres and test your knowledge in a series of interactive challenges. Listen to experts from McLaren and Suzuki as you learn about the engineering innovation behind your favourite cars and bikes on display.

To add to your immersive experience, why not browse through iconic car and bike collections? Look at the gob-smacking Brawn BGP 001 - if you don't already know, it was Jenson Button's 2009 World Championship-winning motor! That's right; you'll be in the presence of a star motor!

Are you excited about the museum's latest addition? Check out one of the most iconic cars in motor history, the Porsche 962. This car won the LE Mans 24 Hours twice in 1986 - how cool!

Not only can you see some of the most iconic cars and bikes, but you can even get up close to Lewis Hamilton's Racewear! Reminisce over famous racing moments in immersive film exhibits as you deep-dive into the history of motorsport. A day out at Silverstone Museum really is a brilliant immersive journey that will bring a smile to all motorsport fans as they relive their favourite moments with commentary from each real-life race.

Seasonal Events Keep your eyes peeled for event days at this fantastic immersive museum! They run many great fun family activities all year round in special exhibitions. Gift Shop Looking to take home some Silverstone merchandise?

From one-of-a-kind memorabilia to teddies, tops, exclusive mech and products inspired by their archive! Why We Recommend Silverstone Museum For Families Visiting the Silverstone Museum is an exhilarating day out for families, as it's a fully immersive and interactive museum with an amazing cinema experience on the UK's most iconic motorsport locations. Set at the home of British racing, the museum offers an interactive journey through the history of Silverstone and Formula 1.

Featuring immersive displays, vintage cars, and fascinating exhibits that will captivate both kids and adults. Enjoy race simulators, fun quizzes, and exploring famous tracks! It makes for a must-visit for any F1 fan, young or old!