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Visitor tip
Check the museum calendar before visiting to see which rotating exhibit is currently featured. The collection changes every few months with different themes (such as Ferraris), so timing your visit to catch a specific themed collection can significantly enhance your experience.
Visitor tip
If visiting with a group or organization, schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability and potentially access group rates or special arrangements.
About San Diego Automotive Museum
Showcase of vintage cars & motorcycles. Small destination featuring rotating displays of classic cars, trucks & motorcycles.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Automotive Museum
- Collection Size
- 17,000 sq ft with over 75 vehicles and motorcycles
- Location
- Balboa Park, San Diego
- Admission
- Single day tickets or annual memberships available
What visitors say
A nice stop for car enthusiasts, especially if you’re already exploring Balboa Park. The museum features a mix of classic cars and vintage motorcycles, and the rotating exhibits keep things interesting. It’s not a massive collection,…
Its a decent museum but I think its more categored towards car enthusiasts and not general public. Decent number of displays were recent(2020s). The price for the ticket did not completely justify the total number of displays. There…
It is a nice smaller Automotive Museum. I thought it would be bigger at first with more cars, but it seems like they swap out a majority of the cars every few months or have a different theme every few months as well. I was lucky enough…
From 2,072 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features over 75 vehicles and motorcycles in its collection, including notable pieces like Louie Mattar's Fabulous Car and a Lamborghini Countach that receives significant visitor attention
- Single-day tickets purchased online remain valid for seven days from purchase, providing flexibility for visitors to explore at their own pace
- The museum operates a rotating exhibit model where a majority of cars are swapped out every few months with different themes, such as featuring all Ferraris, keeping the collection fresh for repeat visitors
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