Coventry Transport Museum to Move into Former IKEA, Doubles in Size

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Coventry Transport Museum is poised to relocate from its current site on Hales Street to a new location within the former IKEA building on Croft Road. The move is part of a regeneration project called City Centre North, which aims to transform the area into a thriving cultural hub. The museum's collections are currently being reviewed by CV Life, with items either being disposed of or displayed at the new National Collection Centre, which will be located within the IKEA building. The relocation will allow the museum to double in size, providing better accessibility and a more up-to-date offer for visitors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Coventry Transport Museum is planning to move from its current site on Hales Street to a new location within the former IKEA building on Croft Road.
  • The move is part of the City Centre North regeneration project, which aims to transform the area into a cultural hub.
  • The museum's collections are currently being reviewed by CV Life, with items either being disposed of or displayed at the new National Collection Centre.
  • The relocation will allow the museum to double in size, providing better accessibility and a more up-to-date offer for visitors.
  • Councillor Jim O'Boyle stated that the new location will provide improved accessibility opportunities and a slightly different, more up-to-date offer for visitors.
  • The museum is currently being moved into the IKEA building, with some items already stored in the building.
  • Residents have launched an ePetition to stop the museum from relocating, citing concerns about the potential destruction of Coventry's cultural history.

Statistics:

  • 300 homes are planned to be constructed on the site of the Coventry Transport Museum as part of the City Centre North regeneration project.
  • The City Centre Cultural Gateway project will display items from the Coventry Transport Museum within the former IKEA building.
  • Initial plans to convert IKEA into a National Collection Centre include exhibits from British Council and Arts England.
  • The new location will double the size of the Coventry Transport Museum.
  • The museum's collections are currently being reviewed by CV Life, with over 80% of items potentially being stored at the new National Collection Centre.
  • The relocation is expected to improve accessibility opportunities and provide a more up-to-date offer for visitors.

Sources:

  • CoventryLive: Coventry Transport Museum to move into former IKEA - "brilliant opportunity" claimed as homes could be built on current site. Retrieved from [www.coventrylive.co.uk](http://www.coventrylive.co.uk)
  • CoventryLive: Homes could be built on Coventry Transport Museum site. Retrieved from [www.coventrylive.co.uk](http://www.coventrylive.co.uk)
  • CoventryLive: Councillor Jim O'Boyle's comments on Coventry Transport Museum move. Retrieved from [www.coventrylive.co.uk](http://www.coventrylive.co.uk)
  • ePetition: Stop Coventry Transport Museum from relocating. Retrieved from [www.epetition.com](http://www.epetition.com)