Explore the art and engineering involved in historic British car design.

A new, groundbreaking exhibition, From Sketch to Street, will open to the public on Friday 19 July and will run until April 2025.  This unique feature exhibition explores the art and engineering involved in historic British car design, while inspiring hope for the industry’s future.

From Sketch to Street will showcase the creative and technical processes behind iconic and innovative vehicles across Britain's motor manufacturing past through five key themes: interior design, exterior design, functional design, materials, and trim. Visitors will be able to unpick the processes and people behind the cars and see how their own design ideas could shape the future. 

Highlights of the exhibition include designers’ initial sketches, items on loan from luxury car brands and even a highly anticipated modern clay model.  There will be hands-on interactives, inviting visitors to solve design problems or think about what would matter to them when designing a car. This all comes together to form a memorable opportunity to discover the artistic and engineering visions that bring together beauty and function.

Access to the exhibition is included with standard Museum admission tickets. Booking in advance is advised, with an advance family ticket costing £43, or £49 on the day.  Further discounts apply for individual tickets:

• Adults - £16 in advance or £19 on the day,
• Concessions - £14 in advance or £17 on the day
• Children (5-16 years) - £9 in advance or £10 on the day
• Under 5s are FREE