Iron Horses | Brief Histories of the Automobile

Dacosta Gallery, 10th July to 31st October 2021
This exhibition is a journey through the history of the automobile, punctuated by curious narratives, some of which took place locally, and illustrated by specimens that are part of our Transport Conservation Unit, including a remarkable Ford Model T, the famous vehicle that marked the beginning of the mass production of automobiles, thereby democratising their use.
In order to document the evolution of this revolutionary means of locomotion, the Iron Horses exhibition also features a vast and varied set of miniature models exquisitely and meticulously executed, which belong to this institution or have been temporarily loaned for this purpose by private individuals.