Squadra Abarth & Rally Collection

About the museum

Squadra Abarth & Rally Collection is a museum for classic cars, rally sport and Italian design in Lier. The collection grew out of a passion for collecting: what began with a few iconic vehicles has been expanded into a large collection of more than 175 cars. The museum is run by Abarth GMR BV and positions itself as a museum, a meeting place for enthusiasts and a knowledge centre.

The core of the collection is the work of Carlo Abarth, the pioneer who made his name with innovative designs and legendary racing cars. In addition, the halls show cars from brands such as Fiat, Simca, Saab, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Lada and Porsche. A selection of twenty favourites from collector Guy Moerenhout tells the broader story through milestones in automotive history.

Alongside the exhibition space, the building has a library with technical manuals, rally reports and monographs, a museum shop, the Carlo Caffè, and its own garage for classic car servicing, restoration projects and a parts archive.

Highlights

• More than 175 cars, the core of the collection around Carlo Abarth
• Abarth 595, Abarth 131 Rally and Lancia Delta Integrale
• Selection of twenty favourites by Guy Moerenhout
• Library with technical manuals and rally reports
• Carlo Caffè with terrace and museum shop

Permanent exhibitions

• Permanente collectie – More than 175 cars around Carlo Abarth, supplemented by rally icons and models from Fiat, Lancia, Simca, Alfa Romeo and Porsche.
• 20 favorieten van Guy Moerenhout – A personal selection of twenty cars showing milestones in automotive history.

Operated by

Abarth GMR BV

Admission & discounts

Buy tickets online in the ticket shop. Cash payment is possible, but the museum prefers electronic payment.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Two lifts give access to all floors; the exhibition floors are not level everywhere. To reach a lift you must take a few steps or use the rear entrance. Visitors who cannot use stairs are advised to report this in advance; staff will guide you to the first lift. There are reserved parking spaces and an adapted toilet.

Kids & families

Children aged 0 to 4 enter free; children aged 5 to 12 pay €10.

Getting there & parking

By car from Antwerp: E313 towards Hasselt/Liège, exit 19 Massenhoven, N14 towards Lier city centre, then R16 and the Hagenbroeksesteenweg to the Industriestraat. Blue-bike has shared bicycles in Lier (also at the station, about 2.5 km away); Donkey Republic electric bicycles are spread around the town.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers: not available

Carlo Caffè with terrace and bar (coffee, wine, antipasti and cake). The museum shop sells miniatures, car books and merchandise. The cloakroom is unattended and has no lockers.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The atrium, the Carlo Caffè and the meeting room can be hired for receptions and meetings; contact by email.

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