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Sport & Competition
Our Sport & Competition zone welcomes you into the world of race circuits and automobile sport, where the motors of single-seaters, F1's, GT's and rally cars compete to capture your attention! Over 20 competition vehicles are presented in an original and dynamic mise en scène (with a raised bend, departure schedule, old paddocks and zone dedicated to Michel Vaillant), completed with old photogaphs , movies and information screens.
This zone is a dynamic one, which means you will often get to see newly exhibited vehicles. This allows the owners who lent their cars to Autoworld to continue to participate in rally's, competitions and historical races.
Salon 1910
Did you know that...
° The exceptional building where Autoworld has been located for over 30 years was the site of the first car and bike fairs from 1902 to 1934? The halls of the car and aviation museums were connected at the time.
° Cars were ordered and made to measure, just like high fashion? Future owners purchased the chassis from an automotive brand and subsequently the body was made to measure.
You can discover all of the above and much more at Salon 1919, a zone of no less than 1000m2. The educational showroom has a multitude of magnified photographs, old videos and about 30 original cars that were sold at the Salons at the beginning of the 20th century.
Zone '50s
The 1950s is the decade in which the automotive industry comes of age. In America, Detroit is running at full speed, churning out cars, each one bigger and more bombastic than the last. In Italy, all the major brands come back to life, with a new crown jewel at the very top: Ferrari. The German industry rises from the ashes with the majestic Mercedes, as well as the more accessible Volkswagen. Meanwhile, the British and French automotive industries shift into a higher gear. All these brands also compete against each other on the race tracks with ever-better innovations, in an era where motorsport becomes a global phenomenon.
Workshops
Autoworld regularly organizes open workshops around specific themes. To ensure the authenticity and quality of those workshops, two car studios were built in the museum. One studio is a recreation of Ghislain Mahy's atelier; the other is a modern atelier with a fully functioning bridge and all the materials used in garage shops nowadays. Above the studios you will see clearly displayed micro-cars and popular models.
Belgian zone
Belgium has an incredibly rich automotive history. This doesn’t just refer to the stately Minerva, the gas-guzzling Imperia that would go on to acquire the brands Nagant, Excelsior, and Minerva, and F.N., which seamlessly transferred the knowledge gained in the arms industry into the construction of automobiles. This is just the tip of the iceberg in a country that, before World War II, was home to hundreds of car brands. In addition to the brands and actual cars, great attention is also given to inventors, engineers, industrialists, craftsmen, designers, circuits, and race drivers.
Cartoon zone - Michel Vaillant
The Cartoon Zone creates a world where reality meets comic books, with Michel Vaillant (by French cartoonists Jean & Philippe Graton) as its protagonist. The zone was designed as a paddock where visitors from all generations can take a seat and be photographed in a F1 Vaillant racing car. Countless photographs and graphical reproductions from Jean & Philippe Graton's comic books show you the history of the Vaillant oeuvre and the racing competition.
Collection Thiry
Marcel Thiry (1930-2017) meant for motorcycles what Ghislain Mahy meant for cars. As a mechanic from Habay (in the province of Luxembourg), Marcel Thiry collected the wrecks of motorcycles and restored them with a lot of patience and dedication. Autoworld has recreated an atelier from the Belle Epoque period where some of the finest vehicles from Thiry's collection are displayed. You will also find other Belgian and foreign motorcycles elsewhere in the museum.
New Royal Zone
Autoworld’s revamped Royal Hall unveils an impressive collection of vehicles with royal history. From the stately Ehler Berline de Gala, used by Napoleon III for his wedding, to the Van Kalck & Tilmont Berline de Gala from 1805, each vehicle embodies history and grandeur. Also on display is the Minerva Type 00, the personal car of King Albert I, and the Cadillac Series 62 State Limousine, used by King Baudouin and Prince Albert for ceremonial occasions. A unique collection that showcases royal heritage and Belgian craftsmanship in all its glory.
Electric zone
Electric cars are nothing new. In fact, Belgium was a pioneer in electrically powered vehicles, with La Jamais Contente at the forefront, the first car ever to exceed the magical 100 km/h mark, driven by Camille Jenatzy in 1899. In the meantime, electric cars have made a comeback, never truly disappearing, with the contrast between the past and present being beautifully highlighted.
D’Ieteren Tribute
What would Belgian automotive history be without the D’Ieteren family? Starting out as coachbuilders, they evolved into bodywork manufacturers during the early days of automotive history, eventually becoming the importer of prestigious brands like Delahaye and Bugatti. They later moved on to the assembly and distribution of cars and trucks from the American Studebaker, and later, the brands of the Volkswagen Group. Avis and Carglass were also added to the D’Ieteren portfolio by the late Roland D’Ieteren, who was also a key driving force behind Autoworld.
Media Room
Our Media Room is the ideal place to take a seat, relax and enjoy a movie about Autoworld's history and exhibitions. Besides highlighting the history of the automobile and Autoworld, short videos about exhibition related themes are also shown and thus the offer changes regularly. With its huge screen and seating area for up to 30 people, the Media Room offers a true film experience in four languages (English, Dutch, French and Spanish).
Tintin and its motorcars
The start of 2022 sees the creation of a brand new permanent section devoted to the motorcars from the unforgettable Belgian comic strip, The Adventures of Tintin.
The aura of the young reporter created by Hergé will attract a new public, both Belgian and international, to the museum, intrigued to discover the links between The adventures of Tintin and the motorcar.
The comic strip books of the renowned series created by Hergé are teeming with splendid vehicles. Overall, there are no less than 79 models featured in the 24 adventures.