Photo of the red dash of a car with an old style radio

 

Get ready for the next Feature Exhibition, launching on 18 July!

Beep-Beep, Yeah!: The Sounds and Songs of the Motor Car will explore the sensory connection to the sound of a car. From the engine rumble to the rhythm of your favourite tune, discover the strong relationship between sounds and our driving experience. The music we choose to listen to in our vehicles influences the way we drive, and vehicle sounds have an impact too; songs we love can shorten a long drive, the roar of an engine can awaken emotions - why is this and how have cars been designed to encourage this reaction?

For the first time, in a brand-new exhibition space, we will have the opportunity to explore more than we have before. Flowing from the mechanical sounds to the social, Beep-Beep, Yeah! will include a journey through the history of in-car entertainment, and we’ll be asking for your favourite tunes – or talk radio or podcast – for a road trip. Be sure to come prepared!

The exhibition has plenty of interactive elements from tuning in a 1970s radio to feeling the noise of a BRM V16 P15 race car engine - you can even sit inside a 2022 Bentley Bentayga to experience its incredibly powerful audio systems!

There's lots more to tell, so stay tuned for more information coming soon!