Find here content of Newsletter N° 41 – May 2026
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Intro
This May newsletter is a few days late so we could include a major piece of news for the automotive museum world: the opening of M24 – The Motor Sport Museum. M24 builds on the legacy of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum by expanding its collections to include other motor sport disciplines, such as F1, rally, and American motorsports.
This expansion is the result of a partnership with Richard Mille, a renowned watchmaker, motorsports enthusiast, and owner of an impressive collection. M24 is opening just in time for two upcoming major events: the 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 13–14) and Le Mans Classic (July 2–5).
The museum’s page on website has already been updated, and a more detailed article will soon be published in the blog and included in the next newsletter. In this newsletter, other exhibitions await you: Aston Martin at Autoworld Brussels, German automobiles at the Matra Museum (Romorantin, France), the extension of the Citroën Sport exhibition (Helice Galerie, Flin, France), and a new city for the F1 exhibition, which is moving to Munich… In Mulhouse (France), the National Museum is dedicating a special space to Fritz Schlumpf’s Mercedes 300 SL, while the Porsche Museum is highlighting a 911’s world altitude record. Finally, I’ll take you on a tour to Normandy to visit Paul’s Classic Cars, where you can discover their gems for sale and meet their team of enthusiasts.
Info on web site
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, to give it its full name, located in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, Ford’s historic headquarters, is now listed on the Automobile-Museums website. As part of the Henry Ford Foundation, the Henry Ford Museum is more than just an automobile museum. It is a place dedicated to mobility in the broadest sense, offering a panorama of the United States at the time of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society.
Visit of the month
A major milestone in the world of automotive museums with the official opening of M24 – The Motor Sport Museum, which takes over from the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum. After nearly a year of construction, the new museum offers twice as much exhibition space and expands the collection to include other motor sport disciplines, such as Formula 1, rallying, and U.S. racing…
Exhibitions of the month
- «Deutsche Qualität» exhibition
Matra Museum, Romorantin, France Until November 1st, 2026 For its major annual exhibition, the Matra Museum offers an immersive journey into the heart of German automotive culture. As the exhibition’s … - Paul’s Classic Cars in Normandy
Creances, 50710, France The tour I’m offering isn’t a museum or a collection, but a place brimming with a passion for cars where you can admire classic cars, and more … - 911’s altitude world record at Porsche Museum
Porsche Museum, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany Until June 28th, 2026 The Porsche Museum looks back on the world altitude record set in a Porsche 911 on December 2, 2023, by driver Romain … - Formula 1 Exhibition Munich
Pineapple Park, Munich, Germany May 20 till September 14, 2026 After Madrid (Spain), Vienna (Austria), Toronto (Canada), London (Great Britain), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Melbourne (Australia) and Mexico, the … - Citroen Sport: 60 years of Passion & Victories – Extension
Helice Galerie, 3 rue des Vosges, 54122 Flin, France Until November 28, 2026 The exhibition dedicated to Citroën’s racing history, held at Helice Galerie, has been extended for a few … - Aston Martin – Elegance in Motion
Autoworld Museum, Brussels, Belgium Until June 21, 2026 With the exhibition “Aston Martin – Elegance in Motion,” Autoworld Brussels celebrates a brand renowned for its elegance, sportiness, and refinement through … - A showcase for Fritz Schlumpf’s Mercedes 300 SL
National Automobile Museum, Mulhouse, France The National Automobile Museum – Schlumpf Collection has decided to create a special space to showcase one of its gems: the Mercedes 300 SL that …