Transport
Science and Industry CollectionThis collection reflects the complete history of British transport covering road, rail, air, and canal.
Includes:
- William Murdock’s prototype locomotive, the country’s first self-propelled vehicle
- The Napier Railton Mobil Special, which held the land speed record from 1939 to 1964
- The City of Birmingham locomotive is one of only three surviving LMS Princess Coronation class locomotives. It has been preserved exactly as when it left service
- The Peacock is a nationally significant narrowboat made for Fellows, Morton & Clayton of Saltly. It is the only boat of its type never to be altered from its original state
- Second World War fighter aircrafts
- a comprehensive collection of locally-made bicycles, cars, and motorcycles.
Please be aware that objects from our collections are not always on public display.
If you are hoping to view a specific object or collection, please check the ‘Highlights' or 'What to See’ pages on our venue websites for current display information for that venue. Alternatively, feel free to contact us before your visit.