Michael Satterfield
TGR Staff – 03/11/2022
If you happen to be in Spartanburg, South Carolina make sure to car out some time to visit the only BMW museum in North America, the BMW Zentrum. Located on the grounds of the BMW factory that produces the X3, X3 M, X5, X5 M, and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles and X4, X4 M, X6, and X6 M Sports Activity Coupes for the world, the museum offers visitors a look back at BMW’s rich history and a glimpse into the future. We stopped in after picking up a BMW M5 for our road trip to “the Snake” on the way to Bristol Tennessee, it was the perfect way to kick off a BMW road trip.
Unlike the factory tour, which requires ticketed reservations, the Zentrum is open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the exception of major holidays and a few other days throughout the year. You can check the full schedule on bmwgroup-werke.com. Parking is free and you can grab a bite at the Isetta Café if you are hungry.
Inside you will see one of the best collections of BMWs in the world, highlight some of the most important vehicles in BMW history from the Isetta to the Z8 as well as a look at BMW’s motorsports and motorcycle history. The Zentrum is a living museum, a combination of innovation and performance. At the Zentrum there is truly something for everyone, it is here that the “Ultimate Driving Machine” offers the ultimate backstage pass.
They do limit groups to a maximum of 10 and be sure to check head about their current mask policy as during our visit they were still requiring masks indoors. There is no fee and they have an amazing BMW gift shop for yourself or the BMW fan in your life.
Address:
Greer, SC 29651
