LM24 Le Mans Museum

**Aysedasi** · 8 May 2009, 11:39 (Ref:2457890)

Apparently the refurbished Le Mans Museum has now re-opened. In 23 years past, I still haven't managed to pay it a visit! Does anyone know the opening times and is it likely to be worth half an hour sometime over the weekend?

**Dani Filth** · 8 May 2009, 12:02 (Ref:2457909)

you mean Musee Automobile ?
i went last year .. and if there are new cars maybe i'll see it again

**Aysedasi** · 8 May 2009, 12:12 (Ref:2457915)

According to EI, it is now called the Musée des 24 Heures-Circuit de la Sarthe

Le Vieux · 8 May 2009, 14:25 (Ref:2457993)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Apparently the refurbished Le Mans Museum has now re-opened. In 23 years past, I still haven't managed to pay it a visit! Does anyone know the opening times and is it likely to be worth half an hour sometime over the weekend?

1. No
2. Yes

The old museum was in two parts - one a general motor museum and the other devoted solely to LM. There used to be a reduced admission price if you had an entry ticket to the circuit. A definite Friday activity.

I haven't been for a few years now. My family have suggested that the ACO might keep me in and use me as an exhibit.

Elaviel · 8 May 2009, 14:35 (Ref:2457996)

To be honest the only time i ever really saw people go in and out of there was during large downpours of rain! Never really considered going in there but might have to have a nosey now!

Gingers4Justice · 8 May 2009, 17:10 (Ref:2458079)

Don't do it on the friday, do it on the Sunday when you get that feeling of wanting to take a break

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The Badger · 8 May 2009, 19:47 (Ref:2458195)

Taking a break on the saturday , doesnt come into it !!!

I reckon its worth seeing , although I havent seen it for about 5 years . I reckon I might do it this year .... there is some new stuff since my last visit .

ss_collins · 8 May 2009, 21:35 (Ref:2458248)

I go every year - used to love some of the exhibits which were a bit random (the crash test history video) hope my faves are still there

Nordic · 9 May 2009, 09:36 (Ref:2458442)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Apparently the refurbished Le Mans Museum has now re-opened. In 23 years past, I still haven't managed to pay it a visit! Does anyone know the opening times and is it likely to be worth half an hour sometime over the weekend?

Never been either, we did nearly go in last year at the classic, but changed our minds at the last minuite on the grounds that there was 300+ historic cars in the paddock and track.

This year I really will make the effort and go in....................maybe.

speedchillsnick · 9 May 2009, 11:53 (Ref:2458498)

Where is the museum?

rdjones · 9 May 2009, 12:19 (Ref:2458509)

By the main entrance. I have been a couple of times now, it is well worth a visit.

**Aysedasi** · 9 May 2009, 17:06 (Ref:2458666)

Just need to find out when it's open then now!

speedchillsnick · 10 May 2009, 10:01 (Ref:2459002)

thanks i certianly will try to pop in at some point

inpitlane · 10 May 2009, 11:04 (Ref:2459042)

I hope they've done something about the awful lighting there. If they have'nt make sure your camera has a flash.
We shot some video footage there and it was almost unwatchable cause it was so dark.
But there's plenty of great cars there so I'd recommend it most highly.

Truckosaurus · 10 May 2009, 15:05 (Ref:2459244)

Plus, the have nice, clean, air-conditioned toilets. This can be worth the entry fee alone.

Which reminds me, in the past ACO members could gain free entry, so it's worth checking.

**Aysedasi** · 10 May 2009, 18:50 (Ref:2459449)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

Plus, the have nice, clean, air-conditioned toilets. This can be worth the entry fee alone.

Which reminds me, in the past ACO members could gain free entry, so it's worth checking.

Aha! I like the sound of that - on both counts!

GT6 · 11 May 2009, 08:37 (Ref:2459862)

I have been several times but I must admit that if it is sunny and dry there are always other things to do, the displays were rather static an old fashioned so perhaps the revamp will bring it back to life, well worth a visit as it includes many group c cars from the period I like best.

Gilles lives! · 11 May 2009, 21:38 (Ref:2460458)

A friend and I went with our sons on the Monday after the race several years ago, we enjoyed it and it killed some time before the journey back to Calais. I agree with the comment about the lighting, all our pics came out pretty dark and gloomy. We walked into the circuit afterwards and it was earily strange seeing it so baron and empty after the weekend.

undoz · 12 May 2009, 11:19 (Ref:2460802)

We went last year and it was definitely worth the visit. The prototype collection was very cool.

Did it change this year or it's the same?

**Aysedasi** · 12 May 2009, 12:08 (Ref:2460849)

According to the report on EI, it's been 'refurbished'.....

The Badger · 12 May 2009, 16:44 (Ref:2461042)

I reckon a trip is in order this year then .

Le Vieux · 13 May 2009, 06:53 (Ref:2461427)

Open 10.00 to 18.00 during summer.

Visit www.lemusee24h.com for more information, although it's all in French

**Aysedasi** · 13 May 2009, 13:23 (Ref:2461657)

Excellent link, mon ancien ami, merci beaucoup!

Le Vieux · 13 May 2009, 15:20 (Ref:2461732)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Excellent link, mon ancien ami, merci beaucoup!

De rien, M'sieu

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