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Plan for a longer drive to reach the museum in rural Maricopa, but car enthusiasts agree it's well worth the trip to see Ernie's exceptional craftsmanship
Visitor tip
Book 'Break Time at Ernie's' in advance for a more interactive experience where you can learn directly about how the miniature cars were built
Visitor tip
Visit with older family members or grandparents who can share memories and stories about the vintage memorabilia and antiques on display alongside the cars
Quick Facts
- Type
- Miniature Automobile Museum
- Location
- Maricopa, Arizona
- Highlights
- Handcrafted dwarf race cars and classic car replicas by Ernie Adams
- Admission
- $10 per person, under 5 free
- Hours
- Summer 9am-1pm, Winter 9am-4pm, open daily
What visitors say
This is a sweet little stop. Family owned. Just $5 per person. Very clean and maintained. Clean restrooms also. The cars are absolutely impressive! They even show you how they were built. There's other cool vintage stuff to see (I…
It is a drive to get there but if you are a car person, it is well worth the trip. I was blown away by the craftsmanship that was put into these cars by Ernie. A small, family run museum made from the actual shop that the cars were…
Super cool experience! Very friendly people working there. Family owned and ran, which makes it all the better! The cars are amazing and the story behind them even better. I would highly recommend the long drive out there, and make sure…
From 1,012 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features handcrafted miniature automobiles and scaled-down replicas of classic cars called Dwarf Car Cruisers, all created by Ernie Adams in an actual working shop
- Some of the dwarf cars are street legal, allowing visitors to see fully functional miniature vehicles that can actually be driven on roads
- The museum is family-owned and operated, built directly from the actual shop where Ernie Adams created the cars, combining the workshop and exhibition space
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