Musée Automobile Reims-Champagne
Association-run museum in Reims with more than 160 cars, motorcycles, miniatures and advertising objects tracing the history of the automobile.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of the collection of automotive stylist Philippe Charbonneaux, assembled from the 1970s onward and first displayed in Saint-Dizier. In 1985 it found a home in Reims, in former metalworking workshops, under the name Centre historique de l'automobile française, later renamed Musée Automobile Reims-Champagne.
After Charbonneaux's death in 1998, a volunteer association, the Salon des Collections Automobiles Rémois (SCAR), took over the management so that the collection would remain open to the public. Its name recalls the Société de Construction Automobile de Reims, based in Witry-lès-Reims, and a very rare model from that company is displayed in the galleries.
The route presents vehicles from 1903 to the present day: more than 160 cars, more than 90 motorcycles and two-wheelers, a series of pedal cars, enamelled advertising signs and around 7,000 miniatures. Several models designed by Charbonneaux, such as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Delahaye 235 and the Renault R8 and R16, illustrate his work.
The museum receives no state funding: it relies on admission fees and gift shop sales, and is devoted to preserving the national and regional automotive heritage.
Highlights
- More than 160 cars, from the early 20th century to the 1990s
- More than 90 motorcycles and rare two-wheelers
- Around 7,000 miniature cars and trucks
- Models designed by Philippe Charbonneaux (Corvette, Delahaye 235, Renault R8 and R16)
- A rare 1908 SCAR car built in Witry-lès-Reims
- Pedal cars and enamelled advertising signs
Permanent exhibition
- Collection permanente : automobiles, motos et miniatures – More than 160 cars, more than 90 motorcycles, pedal cars, enamelled signs and around 7,000 miniatures.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Association SCAR (loi 1901)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €7.50Students under 26 and children over 10 |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 10: €4; children over 10: €7.50; school groups: €4. |
| Students & apprentices | €7.50Students under 26. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €7.50 per personPer-person rate for groups of 20 or more; booking via the contact form. |
| Families | €25Package for 2 adults and 2 children aged 6 to 10. |
| Annual “Carte privilège” card (unlimited entry, shop discounts, reduced-rate places for guests) | €20 |
The museum relies on ticket sales and gift shop revenue.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €25 · Package for 2 adults and 2 children aged 6 to 10. |
Free for children under 6; reduced rate for children, and a family package for 2 adults and 2 children aged 6 to 10. Collection of pedal cars.
Getting there & parking
GPS address: 84 avenue Georges Clemenceau, 51100 Reims. The website offers route links to Google Maps and Waze.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop, with discounts for Carte privilège holders.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum gives an average visit time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Group bookings via the contact form. |
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