The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum is excited to offer a rare, hands-on learning experience for rotary enthusiasts: a full-day Rotary Engine Restoration Workshop , taking place March 14 and March 15, 2026 , in conjunction with the museum’s new exhibit, The Wankel Rotary Engine: Innovation That Never Went Mainstream. These exclusive workshops provide a full day of practical instruction, in-depth demonstrations, and real-world restoration techniques designed to preserve the future

This winter, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum will debut its newest exhibit, The Wankel Rotary Engine: Innovation That Never Went Mainstream.  While the exact opening date will be announced soon, we’re excited to share a preview of what’s ahead. 1989 Norton Rotary Motorcyle The exhibit will showcase a remarkable lineup of rotary-powered vehicles, including the NSU Spider, NSU Ro80 , Mazda Cosmo Series II , Citroën GS Birotor , and two motorcycles, the Norton Commander  and t

Join Andy, our long-time mechanic for an exclusive tour of every car on display. Andy will discuss the mechanics, history, and quirks of each car, and share personal stories from working on them over the last 17 years.