Autoworld Brussels has received the prestigious FIVA–TICCIH Automotive Industrial Heritage Award, honoring its excellence in preserving automotive industrial history. This award highlights the museum's commitment to safeguarding cultural and industrial heritage while inspiring future generations to innovate and excel.
The neoclassical building that houses Autoworld was constructed in 1880 in Parc du Cinquantenaire to commemorate Belgium’s 50th anniversary. The building itself has a rich automotive history, having hosted motorcar and motorcycle exhibitions from 1902 to 1936. Since 1986, a large portion of the renowned Ghislain Mahy collection of historic vehicles has been on display. Today, more than 300 vehicles—including cars, trucks, and motorcycles—are on permanent exhibit, showcasing the evolution of vehicles from 1896 to the present day.
At Autoworld, visitors can explore the history of the automobile through carefully curated displays. The diverse collection includes sports and competition cars, vehicles owned by the Belgian Royal Family, micro and bubble cars, and the history of automotive design is also extensively covered.
The thematic "Belgium at Autoworld" zone highlights Belgium’s rich automotive history.
Throughout the year, the museum hosts several temporary exhibitions that focus on specific aspects of automotive history, such as iconic race cars, legendary models, or the history of specific brands. At the present time, and only until February 23, 2025 the museum Is holding an exhibition covering the history of Maserati. The exhibition, titled ‘Maserati 110 Years’ showcases over fifty very rare Maserati's, never before gathered in one place, in a stunning scenography.
The collaboration between FIVA and TICCIH underscores their joint commitment to preserving automotive industrial heritage. Through initiatives such as the FIVA–TICCIH Automotive Industrial Heritage Award, both organizations support institutions like Autoworld Brussels in their mission to educate and inspire future generations.