The Sarasota Classic Car Museum has been located on Tamiami Trail in Sarastoa, Florida since 1953. The 55,000 square foot building is the second oldest continuously operating antique car museum in the Nation.
But now, museum director Martin Godbey and museum Curator Blake Godbey were given a written notice on May 16, 2023, which terminates the museum’s lease.
The property is owned by New College of Florida wh has leased the property to the museum for the last 20 years. Sarasota Classic Car Museum actually predates the college. The New College leadership is looking to replace the museum with a new athletic facility.
As of June 1, 2023 the New Collegeoard of trustees approved the plan to demolish the Palmer, Reichert and Knight buildings. This includes turning the car museum into a temporary space to accommodate student housing and other services displaced by the demolition.
Martin Godbey is still trying to get an extension from New College to give more time in an attempt to figure out what can be done with all of the museum’s artifacts. As of 1/9/23, Godbey has not been responded to and has until the end of June to vacate.
*UPDATE*
The Sarasota Classic Car Museum was able to negotiate more time with the New College and will remain open until October 2023 while they figure out a more reasonable exit plan.
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Explore 75+ classic & exotic vehicles on display. With new arrivals regularly added to our exhibit space, visitors can always discover something unique and intriguing during their visit. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply appreciate fine automobiles, the museum offers an unforgettable experience for all.
66 Otter Lake Ct,
Halifax, NS B3S 1L9, Canada
P: 902-800-6363
E: info@steelewheels.ca
Adult $12
Senior $10
Children 12 and under free
Plan: 1-2 hours
Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm
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1 National Guard Rd
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P: 803-299-4440
Email: scmilitarymuseum@tag.scmd.state.sc.us
Free
Plan: 1hr
Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
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8012 Airport Rd
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P: 575-589-2000
Email: mikee@war-eagles-air-museum.com
Adults $11, Seniors & active or retired military $9, kids 12 and under Free.
Plan: 2-3hr
Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
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P: 805-238-9317
Email: petervisel@ewarbirds.org
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| Category | One Day Pass | Two Day Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $18 | $28 |
| Senior (60+) | $15 | $24 |
| Student (w/ID) | $10 | $15 |
| Child (6-12) | $8 | $12 |
| Child (0-5) | Free | Free |
| Military Veteran | $12 | $18 |
| Active Duty (w/ID) | Free | Free |
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Thursday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
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The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
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