Jim Clark remains the only driver to have won the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 in the same year.
The collection includes the original Lotus 25 R6 used by Clark during his 1963 championship season.
Clark was a local farmer in the Scottish Borders and famously balanced agricultural work with his racing schedule.
The museum site occupies the former location of a Jim Clark memorial room that operated for decades before the 2019 expansion.
Clark achieved 25 Grand Prix wins during his career, a record that stood for many years.
The museum holds a comprehensive archive of films capturing Clark's on-track maneuvers and off-track personal life.
The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum honors the life and career of two-time Formula One World Champion Jim Clark. Located in the town of Duns, the museum houses a collection of racing trophies, personal memorabilia, and the vehicles Clark drove throughout his career. It explores his local roots in the Scottish Borders alongside his international achievements on the track. The facility underwent a major expansion and renovation, reopening in 2019 to better accommodate its growing collection. Exhibits feature interactive displays, a film archive, and original race gear. The museum serves as a tribute to Clark's versatility, having won the Indianapolis 500 in 1965 and multiple Grand Prix titles. It is managed by Live Borders in partnership with the Jim Clark Trust.
Beside the displayed Lotus race cars, which offer a clear view of the museum's centerpiece vehicles.
Combine your visit with a stop at the nearby Jim Clark memorial statue in the Duns town square.
Check the museum's digital portal for rotating temporary exhibits if you are a frequent visitor.
The museum is compact; prioritize viewing the film archive if you have limited time.
Do not rush through the short video documentaries, as they provide essential context to the static vehicle exhibits.
Operates daily throughout the peak summer season but may reduce days of operation during the winter months.
