THE starting lights are braced to release the cars of a Somerset museum back into public view.
Excitement is building behind the scenes at the Haynes International Motor Museum as the team helps to get both cars and exhibitions ready to welcome visitors when the venue re-opens on Saturday (October 24).
Chris Scudds the museum’s CEO, said: “Welcoming visitors back safely to experience the museum in a new light is our team’s top priority.
"Now more than ever it’s important for the nation to support our museums and heritage sites."
Photos from the museum reveal the first of the famous Red Room cars, carefully making their return to the improved exhibition space, as well as a sneak peek of one of many iconic Williams F1 cars entering an exclusive new exhibition.
Cars in the red room
The museum says there have been many new developments during the closure, with brand new exhibitions and interpretations installed, as well as big changes in how visitors will journey through the space.
"Without compromising on visitor experience, the museum’s look and layout has changed significantly, incorporating well-defined one-way and free flow zones as well as automatic hand sanitisers throughout," a spokesperson said.
For more details visit www.himm.co.uk
CLASSIC: An Austin Allegro ready to get back in
UNVEILING: Part of the Ferrari exhibition
SAFETY: The museum has adapted a range of measures
DOWN MEMORY LANE: One of the classic vehicles on show
LIGHTS ON: Cars bak in place ahead of the reopening
WINNER: Nigel Mansell's former Williams' F1 car moving back into position
WALLPAPERING: Using Haynes manual wallpaper
More from the red display
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