The Louwman Museum in The Hague, Netherlands, primarily exhibits a vast collection of historic and classic motor cars, coaches, and motorcycles dating from the 19th century to the late 20th century. The collection spans over 275 vehicles and is known as the world's oldest private car collection.
Key exhibits include:
Pioneering Vehicles: Two of the oldest vehicles ever produced: an 1886 patented motorcar by Karl Benz and an 1887 De Dion Bouton & Trépardoux.Famous Cars: Vehicles owned by notable figures, such as an Elvis Presley Cadillac, Winston Churchill's Humber Pullman, and the Aston Martin DB5 from the James Bond film Goldfinger.Racing History: Le Mans winners like the 1957 Jaguar D-Type and the 1935 Lagonda M45R, along with a collection of classic Ferraris, Maseratis, and Alfa Romeos.Unique Designs: The eccentric 1910 Brooke Swan Car, built for a wealthy man in India, and the oldest known surviving Toyota AA model.Dutch Automotive Heritage: The world's most significant collection of cars from the Dutch marque Spyker.Art and Memorabilia: In addition to vehicles, the museum also showcases an extensive collection of art, miniatures, advertising posters, trophies, and racing memorabilia related to motoring history.
The museum also hosts various temporary exhibitions; for example, in July and August 2025, it featured the "Fine Art on Wheels" exhibition displaying eight iconic BMW Art Cars painted by renowned artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.