Summer’s off to a scorching start at Silverstone Museum which has a hot line-up of new F1 cars, exclusive exhibits and amazing activities set to thrill Formula One® fans and families.
Motorsport and F1 fans can get up close to some of the sport’s most iconic racing cars as the museum’s exhibition celebrating 75 years of F1 continues to attract thousands of visitors.
This summer, visitors are invited to step into the excitement at Silverstone Museum and embark on an unforgettable, unmissable journey through British motorsport history, technology and thrills.
Every year the museum gears up for the summer holiday season, which draws record numbers to the award-winning attraction, and this year is no exception.
Since Silverstone Museum officially launched its spectacular exhibition celebrating 75 years of the FIA Formula 1° Driver’s World Championship, marking a major motorsport milestone, tens of thousands have made a pit stop at the attraction to experience its extraordinary line-up of incredible cars that were driven by legendary drivers.
The anniversary exhibition, which runs until the end of September, features more than 60 exhibits, some on show for the first time, including historic cars, race-worn suits, original trophies and rare artefacts, offering an unparalleled journey through every decade of Formula 1®.
To ensure there is always something new and amazing for visitors to see, the exclusive exhibition continues to undergo updates to its collection with the spectacular Ferrari 156 ‘Sharknose’ from 1961 and the McLaren Lando Norris drove in his first British Grand Prix now part of the legendary line-up.
This special showcase offers visitors an immersive and historic motorsport experience located right beside the world-famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, where winner Norris took the chequered flag and his first-ever home victory at this year’s British Grand Prix. Half a million people attended over the course of the race weekend and tens of thousands of them visited the museum.
So that visitors don’t miss any of the latest F1® on-track action the museum also hosts phenomenally popular free race viewings, which are included with a museum entry ticket or annual pass, with August highlights including broadcasts of the Grand Prix races in Hungary and the Netherlands.
Families and visitors making a pit stop this summer at Silverstone Museum can take pole position for a unique day out immersing themselves in a huge collection of interactive displays and elements showcasing the heritage and history of F1® and also see for themselves the famous circuit where all the action took place, offering a world-class visitor experience like no other.
Fans and families can also enjoy the many other attractions available at the museum including its Scalextric exhibit, which enables visitors to enjoy epic battles with iconic cars around the two lane Grand Prix circuit. Each race tracks individual lap times, allowing rapid racers to go head-to-head or set a personal best.
There is something for everyone to enjoy, including the opportunity to book an immersive experience the thrill of racing behind the wheel at the museum’s Sim Suite, a state-of-the-art simulator arena driven by cutting-edge technology. Take the wheel and navigate the renowned Silverstone circuit in a dynamic
30-minute session.
Activities ideal for younger visitors are the free educational workshops running Tuesday to Thursday throughout August, from 10am until last entry, allowing children to build their own historic balloon-powered cars which can be tested on the museum’s mini racetrack to see how far it can go, or take part in a friendly race, with everyone getting to take their bespoke-built car home as a keepsake.
Appealing to all generations will be the museum’s exclusive Silverstone Legends Top Trumps pack on sale in the venue’s shop where visitors can learn about the icons of Silverstone’s storied history, and battle with the best – plus claim a limited edition 75th anniversary card.
To plan your visit and book tickets, visit the website.
