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Le Mans opens new Motorsport Museum after major renovation

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated May 28, 2026

Le Mans opens new Motorsport Museum after major renovation

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The new Motorsport Museum in Le Mans officially opened on May 28 following significant renovations that took nearly a year. The upgrade involved extensive construction including the relocation of walls and the displacing of 45,000 cubic meters of earth. The former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed during this period, allowing for a reimagined collection of exhibits which now showcases rare items. The museum aims to enhance the visitor experience with a modernized presentation of motorsport history and artifacts.

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•Renovation took almost a year to complete
•Extensive construction included moving walls
•45,000 cubic meters of earth were displaced
•Museum features a reimagined collection of exhibits
•Aims to improve visitor experience with modern displays

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The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame. For just under a year, the former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed. During this time, walls were moved, 45,000m³ of earth was displaced, exhibits were reimagined and a rare collection was brought together. On 28 May, the M24 – Motorsport ...Keep reading
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AutosportMay 28, 2026, 2:18 PM
Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum
The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame. For just under a year, the former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed. During this time, walls were moved, 45,000m³ of earth was displaced, exhibits were reimagined and a rare collection was brought together. On 28 May, the M24 – Motorsport ...Keep reading

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