World Forum for Motor Museums
A biennial meeting for motor museum professionals, principals, owners and collectors.
19–23 October 2026
World Forum for Motor Museums 2026 Schlumpf Collection / Cité de l’Automobile
We are delighted to announce that the next edition of the World Forum for Motor Museums (WFFMM) will take place in Mulhouse, France, hosted at the iconic Schlumpf Collection / Cité de l’Automobile, from 19–23 October 2026.
What to Expect Venue: The Schlumpf Collection, one of the world’s greatest automotive museums. Visit the Website
Dates: Monday, 19 Oct – Optional pre-tour to a local winery & evening welcome drinks. Tue–Fri, 20–23 Oct – Morning conference sessions & afternoon cultural visits. One Gala Dinner to bring us all together.
Focus: Inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and behind-the-scenes exchanges on challenges, successes, and future directions of motor museums worldwide.
Partner Program: Optional excursions to Colmar, Eco-Musée d’Alsace, Peugeot Museum, and more.
Registration is now open for the World Forum for Motor Museums 2026, taking place from 19–23 October 2026 at the Schlumpf Collection / Cité de l’Automobile in Mulhouse, France.
Registration tiers
Early Bird – Until 1 September 2026 – €520 all-in
Regular Registration – From 1 September until 15 September 2026 – €620 all-in
Late Registration – From 16 September 2026 – €700 all-in
Tickets are available online via Sched: https://wffmm2026france.sched.com
The Call for Speakers is still open.
We invite motor museum professionals, curators, collectors, historians, conservators, designers, technologists, manufacturers, clubs, universities, and automotive heritage specialists to submit their proposals and help shape the WFFMM 2026 program.
Submit your proposal here: https://cfp.sched.com/speaker/NpSGTOhM20/event
Current send in proposals are under review.
Join us as we explore “Driving New Perspectives – The Future of Motor Museums.”
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Download the Final Report – The World Forum in Japan