Die Stadt Wolfsburg nimmt auch dieses Jahr wieder am bundesweiten Wettbewerb "Stadtradeln" teil. Den fleißigen Radlern bietet das AutoMuseum Volkswagen im Aktionszeitraum vom 11. bis 31. August 2018 ein besonderes Highlight: Freier Eintritt in die Ausstellung unter Vorlage des Erkennungsbändchens. Weitere Infos finden sich unter www.stadtradeln.de/wolfsburg/

Are you a cycling fan, and always wanted to know more about the history of the bicycle? Then come along on Saturday June 30th 2018, at 2 p.m., and you'll have the opportunity to do just that: Our curator, bicycle expert and builder Ingo Kollibay, will take you on a 1 ½ hour journey into the world of the bicycle, with a particular appeal for those interested in the more technical aspects. Audience numbers will be limited, so please book in advance by contacting info@automuseum-volkswagen.de or phoning (+49) 5361-52071. Tour price per person €5, plus museum entry fee.

Composition and design are both highly creative processes. In his exhibition "Car Design meets Music", Raughi Ebert combines the silhouettes of iconic German cars of the past with excerpts from musical scores and sketches by leading classical composers including Beethoven, Bach and Mozart. The unique collages will be featuring as part of a series titled "Mobile Art: Art at the Volkswagen AutoMuseum" from June 22nd 2018 to January 14th 2019.

Recreating the sound of New Orleans: In a matinee performance on June 17th 2018 at 11 a.m., the Dixieland Messengers Praha will be captivating their audience with the traditionally improvised musical stylings of the world-renowned jazz metropolis. The event is being organised, as in previous years, by Prag live e. V., which provides Czech artists with a platform to perform in Wolfsburg.

It's a prospect to make any classic collector's heart beat faster: On Saturday June 2nd 2018, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Volkswagen AutoMuseum will be hosting its first ever flea-market in the museum grounds. There will be stalls selling parts for classic Volkswagens, books, models, and much more. Running in conjunction with an Open Day, entry to the museum on that date will be free of charge. Food and drinks will also be available.

With its special exhibition titled "Trends on two wheels. Technology. Lifestyle. Cycling.", being held from March 27th to October 7th 2018, the Volkswagen AutoMuseum will be entering new territory: the world of cycling, which in some 200 years has given birth to an impressive wealth of technological innovations – from Karl Drais's dandy horse (which he called "Laufmaschine"), through the penny-farthing, to today's commonly seen diamond-frame safety bicycle. The exhibition will feature the special bicycle designs that have been developed through the different eras, including dandy horses, lowriders, racing bikes, folding bikes, velomobiles and ultra-lightweight constructions. Another feature will be a design that was popular in earlier times and is currently enjoying a real boom – namely the electric-powered bicycle, or e-bike, of which Volkswagen has also recently built its first prototype.

World-traveller Oliver Lueck will be making his third appearance at the Volkswagen AutoMuseum on Thursday March 15th 2018 at 7.30 p.m. His presentation, titled "Europa Bunt", or Colourful Europe, will take his audience on a surprising pictorial journey, recounting tales of people and their extraordinary lives, and featuring unusual and sometimes adventurous anecdotes, accompanied by a selection of previously unpublished short stories. He always travels in his T3 Bus, including to the event in Wolfsburg, and it will also serve as the backdrop to his presentation. Tickets priced at €14 are available now from the Volkswagen AutoMuseum at Dieselstrasse 35.

James Bond collector and expert Dr. Siegfried Tesche will be making a presentation on Friday February 9th 2018 at 7 p.m. titled "On her majesty's speedy service. The craziest Bond toys of all time". Tesche was on hand during filming, and was able to acquire a number of rarities which he will be exclusively presenting. Based on excerpts from the films, he will talk about many of the cult cars and clever gadgets that have featured. Admission is free of charge; doors open at 6 p.m.

Chilean artist Enrique Munoz García's exhibition "Women with Beetles", running from January 30th to June 17th 2018, features private amateur photographs of women with Beetles from his unique collection.