The San Diego Automotive Museum located in beautiful Balboa Park offers a wonderful selection of vintage and classic American and European vehicles and motorcycles.
The original idea of creating an automotive museum in Balboa Park came from Briggs Cunningham, a renowned automobile collector, and racer. The idea circulated for many years until an inspired group of local automotive enthusiasts propelled the idea forward. In 1979, the San Diego City Council first considered the issue and in 1980 they gave unanimous approval to the museum and granted a long-term lease for one of the historic buildings in the jewel of San Diego: Balboa Park.
After spending approximately $1 million renovating and upgrading the building, the San Diego Automotive Museum opened in December of 1988. Since then, millions of local auto enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world have visited our world-class collection. Today the museum stands as a living tribute to the automobile and what it has meant to our culture.
2080 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
P: 619-231-2886
Email: info@sdautomuseum.org
Adults $19.50
Seniors/Military/Students $17
Youth 4-17 $15
Plan: 1-2hr
Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
(Last admission @ 4:30 pm)
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The Nethercutt Collection has over 250 beautifully restored luxury automobiles, one of the finest collections of mechanical musical instruments, and The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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The California Automobile Museum offers plenty of opportunities for you to visit. Located just a stone’s throw from the famous “Old Sacramento”, and neighbors to the up ‘n’ coming Broadway strip, this museum is like nothing you’ve ever seen.
This is a world-class display with over 150 cars under one roof. You will not find this arrangement of cars anywhere else as some of the cars are privately owned, museum-owned, or hand-chosen to be on display.
2200 Front St,
Sacramento, CA 95818
P: 916-442-6802
Email: director@calautomuseum.org
Adults $14
Military $12
5-17 $6
Plan: 1-2hr
Wednesday – Monday 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Tuesday
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The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public. They're proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghini’s,...
Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands independently as the nation’s premier automotive museum, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The Blackhawk Museum is home to close to 50 classic, vintage and rare automobiles. Exhibitions of western frontier settlement and Plains Indians.
The Nethercutt Collection has over 250 beautifully restored luxury automobiles, one of the finest collections of mechanical musical instruments, and The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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The Mendenhall Museum is a private collection located in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The museum has one of the west coasts largest petroliana collections including gasoline pumps, globes, and porcelain gas, oil, & road signs. There are also race cars, racing memorabilia, license plates, gas & oil items, and other miscellaneous antiques.
This collection was started over fifty years ago by the late Jack Mendenhall and is carried on today by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Vickie.
We will schedule private tours for individuals and clubs. We host special events, such as weddings, birthday parties, class reunions, family reunions, anniversary’s, etc. We also have car and motorcycle club gatherings. Please call (805) 689-2402 to schedule your tour. There is a $15 donation per person for tours.
24 Zaca St,
Buellton, CA 93427
P: 805-689-2402
Email: mark@mendenhallmuseum.com
$15 donation
Plan: 1hr
By Appointment
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The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public. They're proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghini’s,...
Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands independently as the nation’s premier automotive museum, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The Blackhawk Museum is home to close to 50 classic, vintage and rare automobiles. Exhibitions of western frontier settlement and Plains Indians.
The Nethercutt Collection has over 250 beautifully restored luxury automobiles, one of the finest collections of mechanical musical instruments, and The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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Founded by Major General William Lyon, Lyon Air Museum is located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Lyon Air Museum is collocated with Martin Aviation, an award-winning jet, turbo-prop, and piston-powered aircraft repair facility established in 1923 by famed aviation pioneer Eddie Martin.
The Lyon Air Museum exhibits are comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles, and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. Through captivating and thought-provoking exhibits based on historical scholarship, visitors gain a better understanding of the important role the United States plays in shaping world history.
19300 Ike Jones Rd
Santa Ana, CA 92707
P: 714-210-4585
Email: info@lyonairmuseum.org
General: $15
Ages 5-17: $9
Under 5: Free
Seniors & Veterans: $13
Groups: $1-Off
Plan: 1-2 hr
Daily 10 am – 4 pm
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The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public. They're proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghini’s,...
Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands independently as the nation’s premier automotive museum, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The Blackhawk Museum is home to close to 50 classic, vintage and rare automobiles. Exhibitions of western frontier settlement and Plains Indians.
The Nethercutt Collection has over 250 beautifully restored luxury automobiles, one of the finest collections of mechanical musical instruments, and The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public.
They’re proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghini’s, Ferrari’s, and American muscle cars. The open-wheel car collection features cars driven by Founder Dick Marconi, his son John, and his wife Bo. Additionally, there are many famous cars driven by famous drivers. A collection you won’t want to miss.
1302 Industrial Dr
Tustin, CA 92780
P: 714-258-3001
Email: info@marconimuseum.org
*Admission is donated to the Marconi Foundation for Kids*
Plan: 1hr
Tuesday– Saturday 9 am – 4 pm
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The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public. They're proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghini’s,...
Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands independently as the nation’s premier automotive museum, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The Blackhawk Museum is home to close to 50 classic, vintage and rare automobiles. Exhibitions of western frontier settlement and Plains Indians.
The Nethercutt Collection has over 250 beautifully restored luxury automobiles, one of the finest collections of mechanical musical instruments, and The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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On June 11, 1994, Margie and Robert E. Petersen fulfilled a longtime dream when they founded the Petersen Automotive Museum, donating $5 million to the Los Angeles County National History Museum.
Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands independently as the nation’s premier automotive museum, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
P: 323-964-6331
Email: info@petersen.org
**Vault DOES NOT include General Admission **
**General Admission is REQUIRED to enter the Vault **
**No strollers or children under 10 permitted in the Vault **
**Vault hours 11 am to 3 pm
NOTICE | Navigating the Vault can take up to 90 minutes. Please arrive accordingly to ensure you are able to see the entire museum before closing (5PM).
Plan: 2+ hr
10 am – 5 pm daily
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The Marconi Automotive Museum is located in the heart of Orange County and houses a 100-plus car collection that is open to the public. They're proud to house a collection of high-performance street cars and race cars including (but not limited to) Lamborghini’s,...
Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands independently as the nation’s premier automotive museum, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The Blackhawk Museum is home to close to 50 classic, vintage and rare automobiles. Exhibitions of western frontier settlement and Plains Indians.
The Nethercutt Collection has over 250 beautifully restored luxury automobiles, one of the finest collections of mechanical musical instruments, and The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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