THE EUROPEAN NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUMS
The European National Motor Museums represent a partnership bringing together some of Europe’s most prestigious automotive museums, united by a shared commitment to preserving, studying and promoting automotive heritage. Created to strengthen cooperation between institutions, this network highlights the importance of the automobile as a major element of Europe’s cultural, industrial and technological history.
Through exhibitions, cultural projects, expert exchanges and international collaborations, the European National Motor Museums work together to share knowledge and strengthen the recognition of historic vehicles as a form of living heritage. The network brings together leading museums from across Europe, each representing the history and identity of its own national automotive culture.
Together, these institutions contribute to preserving the heritage of mobility and to passing on to future generations the evolution of the automobile, as well as its impact on society.
AUTOWORLD MUSEUM
Brussels / Belgium
The Belgian National Automobile Museum, Autoworld, is housed in a magnificent neoclassical building in Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels, where the first motor shows were already organised at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the museum presents more than 250 vehicles, mainly from the renowned Ghislain Mahy Collection, tracing the evolution of the automobile from the earliest pioneers to modern innovations.
A carefully designed exhibition layout highlights automotive history through motorsport, royal cars, microcars and Belgian heritage, featuring iconic brands such as Minerva, Imperia and FN. Its temporary exhibitions and international events make Autoworld one of the most dynamic automotive museums in Europe.
Musée national de l'automobile
Mulhouse / France
Created from the exceptional collection assembled by the Schlumpf brothers, the National Automobile Museum of Mulhouse is today one of the most prestigious automotive museums in the world. Housed in a beautifully restored former textile mill, it presents more than 400 historic vehicles from over 100 manufacturers.
The museum is particularly famous for its unique Bugatti collection, complemented by masterpieces from Ferrari, Maserati, Rolls-Royce and other legendary brands. Its exhibition spaces retrace the evolution of the automobile through competition, design, craftsmanship and industrial innovation.
LOUWMAN MuSEUM
The Hague / Netherlands
Founded on the passion of the Louwman family since 1934, the Louwman Museum in The Hague houses one of the most important private automobile collections in the world. Located in a building specially designed to showcase the vehicles, it presents more than 275 automobiles spanning over 150 years of automotive history.
Its exceptional collection includes rare and iconic models, from the earliest automobiles to racing cars, as well as creations by Bugatti, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin. Through an elegant exhibition design combining design, art and innovation, the museum offers a unique journey into the heart of global automotive heritage.
MAUTO - MUseo nazionale dell'automobile
Turin / Italy
The Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile of Turin, better known as MAUTO, is internationally recognised for its cultural, scientific and educational importance. Following a major architectural transformation, the museum combines contemporary architecture with one of the finest automobile collections in Europe.
With more than 200 vehicles from over 80 manufacturers, it traces the history of mobility, from the earliest automobiles to the technologies of the future. Its interactive installations, digital experiences and visitor facilities illustrate the connection between preservation, innovation and transmission.
THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM
Beaulieu / England
ounded in 1952, the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu presents the complete history of British motoring, from the earliest pioneering vehicles to today’s technological advances. Located in the heart of the historic Beaulieu estate, the museum now houses more than 250 vehicles covering every era of mobility.
Its collection includes land speed record cars, Formula 1 single-seaters, motorcycles and vehicles made famous by television. Combined with Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and its gardens, it offers a unique experience blending heritage and motoring.
LOH Collection
Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach / Germany
Located in Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach, Germany, The Loh Collection is one of the most remarkable private automotive collections in Europe. Created by entrepreneur Friedhelm Loh, it brings together more than 150 exceptional vehiclesspanning over a century of automotive history.
The collection features rare historic models, racing cars, iconic sports cars and modern hypercars from brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW and Bugatti. Presented in a specially designed exhibition space, it represents a benchmark in the field of private automotive heritage.
Musée national de la voiture
Compiègne / France
Located in the historic setting of the Château de Compiègne, the National Museum of the Carriage and Automobilehouses one of France’s richest collections dedicated to the history of transportation. It presents carriages, prestige vehicles and automobiles illustrating the evolution of mobility from the 18th century to the present day.
Visitors can discover remarkable models from manufacturers such as De Dion-Bouton, Panhard & Levassor, Renault, Delahaye and Voisin. The museum highlights the links between transportation, craftsmanship, innovation and French heritage.