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- - News
  - Founder WR (Roy) Richards
    - Founder WR (Roy) Richards
      - Founder William Roy Richards & The History Of The National Motorcycle Museum.
        
        The story of The National Motorcycle Museum is also the story of one incredible man, Mr William Roy Richards. On this page you can learn a little bit about Mr Richards and what lead to him founding the largest British Motorcycle Museum in the world.
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  - The Collection
    - The Collection
      - The National Motorcycle Museum houses the largest collection of British motorcycle’s in the world with over 1000 machines from 170 different manufacterers spanning no less than three centuries! Of the 1000 plus machines in the collection there are around 850 on display at any one time throughout the museum’s five huge display halls.
        
        With our earliest pioneer machine dating from 1898 through to the latest British superbikes of this century the museum collection highlights both the development of the motorcycle as well as showcasing the UKs proud motorcycle manufacturing heritage.
        
        On the collection page you will find a taster of just how amazing the National Motorcycle Museum really is with an alphabetical list of each of the 170 marques that make up our unique inventory.
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  - Display Halls
    - Display Halls
      - Our main display halls page gives you an overview of the Museum collection with an east to follow list & images which give a glimpse of what to expect when you visit the world’s greatest British motorcycle museum.
        
        With 170 marques and over 850 British motorcycle’s on display at any one time we certainly can’t show you everything that our five huge display halls contain! However our (mainly alphabetical listings) are designed to whet your appetite as regards just how special a place The National Motorcycle Museum really is.
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  - Team NMM Racing
    - Team NMM Racing
      - Team National Motorcycle Museum Racing was formed in 2015 to contest the F1 race in that years Isle of Man Classic TT when William Dunlop rode one of the museum's original and iconic rotary Norton race bikes. The team exists to showcase some of the museum's competition inventory as it was originally intended to be used - back on track!
        
        For full details and some great video footage see the main Team National Motorcycle Museum page.
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  - Meet The Team
    - Meet The Team
      - It’s not just the bikes at The National Motorcycle Museum that make us so special! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to make your visit informative as well as enjoyable.
        
        With decades of combined experience our team are able to help with many of the queries that you might have about the British Motorcycles that make up the Museum collection. You can discover more about everyone on the main Meet the Team page and find out more about their roles within the greatest motorcycle museum in the world.
        
        Join the Team : NMM Vacancies
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  - Latest Videos
    - Latest Videos
      - View some of the footage of our latest exhibitions, demonstrations and Friends of the Museum events.
        
        Featuring some of our latest must watch videos - we've assembled a collection of The National Motorcycle Museums best content.
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Visit
- - Getting here & Parking
    - Getting Here & Parking
      - The National Motorcycle Museum is located directly on the J6 island of the M42 motorway, directly opposite the NEC near Solihull in the West Midlands.
        
        Once you are on the A45 and in the vicinity of the NEC and Airport, please look for our highway brown signs.
        
        Please see the main getting here and parking page for more details include air, rail & public transport.
      - Sat Nav Postcode : B92 0EJ
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  - Opening Hours & Prices
    - Admission Prices
      - Adults£17.00
        Senior Citizens£17.00
        Children 5-15 year old£10.00
        Family Ticket£45.00
        
        Discounts available for parties of 10 or more, click here for more details
        
        The National Motorcycle Museum now operates a cashless policy. Payment for admissions, shop and our foyer food court must be made by credit or debit card.
        
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    - Opening Times
      - Monday 08:30 - 17:30
        Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
        Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
        Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
        Friday 08:30 - 17:30
        Saturday 08:30 - 17:30
        Sunday 08:30 - 17:30
        
        Last museum admission 4.30pm The National Motorcycle Museum is open every day of the year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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  - Our Facilities
    - Our Facilities Menu
    - Our Facilities
      - The National Motorcycle Museum
        The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest British motorcycle museum in the world and originally opened its doors in October 1984 with a collection of 350 motorcycles on display. The Museum collection now boasts some 1000 plus machines, fully restored to the manufacturers original specifications with over 850 on display at any one time.
        The National Conference Centrewww.nationalconferencecentre.co.uk
        The National Conference Centre situated on the same site as the National Motorcycle Museum is also one of the UKs largest conferencing and events facilities. The award winning conference centre has 13 purpose built suites available, including the Wardroom, seating small parties of up to 20 guests, and the Imperial Suite which can host 1000.
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  - Photography and filming
    - Photography and filming
      - The National Motorcycle Museum encourages our visitors to take photographs/video footage during their visit to the National Motorcycle Museum as long as this is not for commercial use.
        
        On the photography & filming page you will find more details including how to request press & commercial access to the inventory.
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  - Museum Tours
    - Museum Tours
      - The National Motorcycle Museum collection really comes to life when you book a guided ‘Highlights’ tour with one of our experienced tour guides.
        
        Guided tours must be pre-booked and are available to everyone including those wanting to book a special birthday treat for an individual loved one up to large groups visiting us from clubs, societies, schools and industry. For more details see the main Museum Tours page.
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  - Groups/Organisations & Special Occasions
    - Groups/Organisations & Special Occasions
      - Given its unique nature, breadth of facilities and central location The National Motorcycle Museum is the perfect venue for your club, organisation or business to old a wide variety of functions & events.
        
        See the main Groups/Organisations & Special Occasions page for more details of what the museum has to offer.
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  - Learning / Education
    - Learning Menu
    - Learning
      - We welcome visits from schools, college’s & university’s from all around the UK. The National Motorcycle Museum is a popular destination for all types of educational groups wishing to explore all aspects of the UKs great motorcycle manufacturing heritage. The National Motorcycle Museum is the perfect educational venue for all ages of school & university students.
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Support Us
- - Friends of the museum
    - Friends of the museum Menu
    - Friends of the museum
      - Become a Friend of The National Motorcycle Museum and join a community of classic motorcycle enthusiasts passionate about preserving Britain's motorcycling heritage. Enjoy exclusive member benefits, behind-the-scenes experiences, special events and unique opportunities that bring you closer to the Museum and its remarkable collection. Explore this section to discover the benefits of membership and find out how to become a Friend.
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  - Offering an item to the museum
    - Offering an item to the museum
      - Collecting is the core work that we do and new material is being added to the collections all the time. We are always grateful for offers of British Motorcycles, spares and related artefacts. For more details please see the main Offering an item to the museum page.
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  - Volunteers
    - Volunteers
      - Volunteers are an important part of our work and in return the Museum can offer a valuable and fulfilling experience to those willing assist our work. People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons and for more details see the main Volunteers page.
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  - Fundraising & Donations
    - Fundraising & Donations
      - The National Motorcycle Museum doesn’t receive any form of public funding and is therefore partially dependent on the success of our conference venue hire and banqueting complex.
        
        The support and donations of individuals and industry for the funds to maintain our high standards of display, exhibits and amenities are vital to our work are also vital. On the Fundraising and Donations page you will find more details of how you can support us.
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  - Collecting Policy
    - Collecting Policy
      - The National Motorcycle Museum collection is 100% British only & focuses on material & motorcycles relevant to, or manufactured by, the British motorcycle industry.
        
        The National Motorcycle Museum receives no public funding and therefore donations of both motorcycles & related artefacts are always very welcome.
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Events
- - Events Calendar
    - Events Calendar
      - The National Motorcycle Museum & National Conference Centre host a wide variety of events which aren’t always about motorcycles! For more details see our full events list.
    - Upcoming Events
      - October
        
        03octAll DayTry a Classic Bike Day
        
        Event Details
        Try a Classic Bike Day Exclusive to Friends of the Museum Members Experience the thrill of riding motorcycle history at our exclusive Try a Classic Bike Day. Held within
        
        Event Details
        
        Try a Classic Bike Day
        
        Exclusive to Friends of the Museum Members
        
        Experience the thrill of riding motorcycle history at our exclusive Try a Classic Bike Day. Held within the grounds of the National Motorcycle Museum, this unique event gives members the opportunity to ride up to 12 classic motorcycles from the Museum’s collection in a safe, controlled environment.
        
        Choose from either a morning or afternoon session and enjoy a rare hands-on experience with some of the most iconic machines in British motorcycling history.
        
        £25 per person
        
        To book your place, please email shop@thenmm.co.uk with the subject line “Try a Classic” or call 01675 444123.
        
        Limited spaces remaining – book now to avoid disappointment.
        
        Time
        October 3, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
        
        Location
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        Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
        
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        04octAll DayModern Classic Bike Tour
        
        Event Details
        Modern Classic Bike Tour Exclusively for Friends of the National Motorcycle Museum Following a significant donation of modern classic motorcycles, we’re delighted to introduce our new Modern Classic Bike Tour. Starting from
        
        Event Details
        
        Modern Classic Bike Tour
        
        Exclusively for Friends of the National Motorcycle Museum
        
        Following a significant donation of modern classic motorcycles, we’re delighted to introduce our new Modern Classic Bike Tour. Starting from the National Motorcycle Museum, this escorted day ride showcases an exciting collection of machines that bridges classic heritage and modern engineering.
        
        Choose from a range of motorcycles including early Hinckley Triumphs, the distinctive Bimota Mantra and the Ducati ST4, before enjoying a scenic ride and lunch stop with fellow enthusiasts.
        
        Prices vary depending on your chosen machine, with tours starting from £350.
        
        To request a list of available motorcycles and prices, email james@thenmm.co.uk with “MODERN Tours” in the subject line.
        
        Time
        October 4, 2026 All Day(GMT+00:00)
        
        Location
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        Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
        
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        11oct8:00 am4:00 pmBirmingham International Record FairRecord Fair
        
        Event Details
        Thousands of 78’s, LP’s, 45’s, CD’s etc Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Ethnic, Classical, Personality & Dance, Musical Ephemera https://www.recordfairs.co.uk/ Enquiries: Kaye Reeve welcome@recordfairs.co.uk
        
        Event Details
        
        Thousands of 78’s, LP’s, 45’s, CD’s etc
        
        Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Ethnic, Classical, Personality & Dance, Musical Ephemera
        
        https://www.recordfairs.co.uk/
        
        Enquiries: Kaye Reeve
        welcome@recordfairs.co.uk
        
        Time
        October 11, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
        
        Location
        National Motorcycle Museum
        Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
        
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  - Museum Friends Events
    - Museum Friends Events
      - Becoming a Friend of the National Motorcycle Museum gives unique access to of the most exciting and unusual activities & events in the world of classic motorcycling! For more details see our full friends events list.
    - Upcoming Friends Events
      - Saturday 26th September Museum Friends | Classic Bike Tour
        
        Saturday 3rd October Museum Friends | Try a Classic Bike Day
        
        Sunday 4th October Museum Friends | Modern Classic Bike Tour
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  - Museum Live 2026
    - Museum Live 2026
      - Museum Live is the National Motorcycle Museum’s annual open weekend, held in late October to celebrate the anniversary of the museum opening to the public. With motorcycle stars, live entertainment, test rides, trade stands and much more, it’s a weekend packed with two-wheeled action - with free museum entry throughout. Find out more
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  - Motorcycle Auctions
    - Motorcycle Auctions
      - POWERED BY H&H CLASSICS.
        
        The National Motorcycle Museum hosts three dedicated motorcycle auctions per year (spring, summer & autumn) which are facilitated by our auction partner H&H Classics.
        
        Wednesday 22nd July 2026
        Wednesday 28th October 2026
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Specialist Services
- - Insurance Claim Damage Repair
    - Insurance Claim Damage Repair
      - If you have been unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident on your classic, vintage or veteran motorcycle you know how hard it can be to find a specialist to undertake the repair work on your pride & joy.
        
        The National Motorcycle Museums workshop can tackle the most challenging rectification work on the oldest machines, see the main Insurance Claim Damage Repair page for more details.
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  - Bruce Main-Smith Technical Literature
    - Bruce Main-Smith Technical Literature
      - As well as boasting the largest collection of British motorcycles in the world, The National Motorcycle Museum also has an incredible archive of technical literature for motorcycles. The museum has recently completed a project to digitize this incredible resource of over 5000 items.
        
        Bruce Main-Smith & Company Ltd is a specialist supplier of motorcycle books & technical literature which has formed part of the National Motorcycle Museum’s portfolio since 2013. We are pleased to be able to continue to supply all the photocopy sets, workshop manuals, parts books, sale’s catalogues & instruction books that have always formed such a valuable resource to both restorers & enthusiasts over the past years.
        
        On the Bruce Main Smith page you will find full details of all our specialist technical literature which is all available to purchase on-line.
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  - Silkolene Oil Products
    - Silkolene Oil Products
      - The National Motorcycle Museum is proud to be able to supply Silkolene Oil products.
        
        Full range of Silkolene Oil products are available to buy in person from the museum shop.
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  - Services To Restorers
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      - Motorcycle Restoration
      - Photographic Services
    - Services To Restorers
      - Whilst The National Motorcycle Museum might hold the biggest and best collection of British motorcycles in the world we are about so much more than just our bikes!
        
        It is our stated aim to provide a wealth of specialist services and unique activities (via our museum friends scheme) which allow people to make the very most of owning classic British motorcycles.
        
        More information can be found within the Specialist Services section or on the pages listed on the menu to the left. Don’t forget that our Bruce main-Smith archive of photocopy technical literature is an invaluable service to all restorers and owners of classic bikes.
        
        Whilst we can offer you advice and recommendations, we do not take on external restoration work.
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  - Media Services & Film Props
    - Media Services & Film Props
      - As a world class institution staffed by knowledgeable experts The National Motorcycle Museum is a leading resource for all types of media and other organisations as regards historic British motorcycles.
        
        On the media services & films props page you will find a list of some of the ways that we can help you ranging from sourcing a particular historic motorcycle for your film production through to press consultancy for print or broadcast media articles.
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  - Probate Valuations & Advice
    - Probate Valuations & Advice
      - The museum is often asked to offer advice on the valuation & disposal of motorcycles following the passing of a relative and we are always able to offer impartial advice at what can be a difficult time.
        
        For further information contact james@thenmm.co.uk
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