The nonprofit is in the process of acquiring a 41,000 sq. ft. facility located on the old US99, less than a mile from the original Burge’s Drive-In, the legendary turnaround point in the Modesto Cruise Route in the late 50s and early 60s.
The Graffiti USA Museum will showcase a vintage exterior, complete with an operating replica classic diner, inviting visitors inside for the immersive Graffiti USA experience, taking the visitor back in time to 1962, bringing the nights of the cruise to life.
Free
Plan: 1 hr
Friday & Saturday 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 JA Cooley Museum is San Diego’s Most Unique Collection of Antiques and Automobiles. The museum is 10,000 sqft feet of the private collection of Jim and Carmen Cooley. Located in the University Heights community of San Diego, 1 mile north of Balboa Park this is the largest private collection of the Industrial Revolution and the history of San Diego.
The museum features over two dozen automobiles from 1886 to 1933. Each car highlights advances in technology at the very beginning of car manufacturing. There are over 25 different categories of collections displayed including lamps, bells, irons, purses, trains, clocks, spittoons, posters, cameras, cast iron toys, typewriters, household appliances, music machines, telegraphs, telephones, and phonographs.
4233 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103
P: 619-296-3112
Email: jacooleymuseumsd@gmail.com
Adults $10
Children $2
Plan: 1-2hr
Daily 11am – 4pm
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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: $14
Ages 5-17: $7
Under 5: Free
Seniors & Veterans: $11
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 Estrella Warbirds Museum is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft, military vehicles, and memorabilia of those who flew and worked on military aircraft.
Their approach, however, is not to glorify conflict but rather to make a future generation aware of the fact our way of life does not come without sacrifice. They are also home to the incredible Woodland Auto Display.
4251 Dry Creek Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
P: 805-238-9317
Email: petervisel@ewarbirds.org
Entrance to both museums is through the Gift Shop at Estrella Warbirds Museum. Admission (includes entrance to both Estrella Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto Display):
| 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 |
Plan: 1hr
Thursday – Sunday 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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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: mendenhallmuseum@gmail.com
$15 donation
Plan: 1hr
Monday – Saturday 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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