MORE than 500 guests – one of them travelling from Australia – attended
the opening of the new Haynes International Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset
on April 16.
The opening – by Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and
Creative Industries – was the climax of a £5 million investment project which
showcases for the first time the museum’s full collection of some of the greatest
cars from around the world.
Ed Vaisey MP (seated) and John H. Haynes OBE at the opening
This included the official opening of:
Three new exhibition halls – Minis and Micros, Century of Supercars,
Motorcycle Mezzanine
Three modernized halls
A new Haynes Motorland Children’s adventure play zone
New events facilities in the ‘Engine Rooms’,
A new entrance foyer with a shop and café
Cutting the ribbon, Mr Vaizey said: ‘I was delighted to be invited to
open the new Haynes International Museum which I know has been a stunning
success over the last thirty years and I have every confidence will be even
more so over the next thirty years. It has been impressive to see the
journey from 30 to over 400 cars and motorcycles in the collection. Although if
I can get my hands on the fantastic Mustang I have been eyeing up, that number
may reduce by one.
‘As well as bringing a much needed boost to the local Somerset economy
and creating jobs, the new museum will in the future continue to attract
visitors and investment to the West Country at a key time for the South West
following the recent flooding.’
John H. Haynes OBE, Chairman of Haynes International Motor Museum, said:
‘As an educational trust, I am pleased to be able to show the evolution of cars
through the ages and geographies of the world so they can be appreciated by all
age groups and backgrounds. I look forward to continuing to grow and
share the collection, ensuring this continues to be a top tourist attraction in
the UK and beyond.’
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