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California Automobile Museum

Explore the history of the automobile and its influence on our lives–past, present, and future. Enjoy the California Auto Museum’s exciting collection of over 170 classic cars, race cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and early models displayed throughout 72,000 square feet of museum space. Buy an auto-related souvenir in the gift shop, enjoy a soda in the '50s style Vic’s Ice Cream vignette, and take a few pictures next to your favorite cars!

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Glance

Contact Info

California Automobile Museum

2200 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95818

Phone: (916) 442-6802 | Email | Official Website

Admission:
Adults $8
Seniors (65+) $7
Students (with ID) $4
Children (Age 0-4) Free
Museum Members Free
*Group rates and reduced AAA member rates available

Hours:
Daily 10am-6pm
*Last admission at 5pm
*3rd Thursdays 10am-9pm
Map

Full map and directions
Parking Info

Ample free parking
Download PDF map of directions.
Accessibility Services

Current Events

05/26/12- 07/29/12	Citroen: L'icone Francais California Automobile Museum Citroen: L'icone Francais Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-July 29, 2012 Citroens, especially the legendary Traction Avant, 2CV, and DS Models, have long been the go-to cars for artists, film directors, writers, and others wishing to immediately connect their work with global conceptions of French culture. Citroen: L’icône Français will link these works to the cars to explore how the innovative engineering and ingenious marketing initiated by company founder André-Gustave Citroën built his legend.
05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
01/02/12- 12/31/12	Going Green: It's Cool For the Planet California Automobile Museum Going Green: It's Cool For the Planet Presented by California Auto Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 On Earth Day 2009, the California Automobile Museum opened Going Green: It’s Cool for the Planet. Going Green is an exhibit displaying and telling the story of clean fuel alternatives. The exhibit includes a 1913 Rauch & Lang Electric car; one of only twelve 1997 General Motors EV1s still in existence; a 2000 Daimler-Benz NeCar 4a Fuel Cell Vehicle; a 1972 Datsun electric car; a CHP Custom Electric Chopper; a 2007 BMW Hydrogen 7 and our newest additions: two Nissan Electric...
01/02/12- 12/31/12	Cars of the Stars California Automobile Museum Cars of the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 The California Automobile Museum’s Cars of the Stars, displays famous vehicles from Hollywood movies, television, and cars owned by notable individuals. One car in particular, a 1949 black Mercury Coupe, is well known for its role in Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean. The Mercury is on display along with five other famous vehicles, including: -Erik Estrada’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 from the filming of CHiPS -1940 Lincoln-Zephyr...

Upcoming Events

05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
05/26/12- 07/29/12	Citroen: L'icone Francais California Automobile Museum Citroen: L'icone Francais Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-July 29, 2012 Citroens, especially the legendary Traction Avant, 2CV, and DS Models, have long been the go-to cars for artists, film directors, writers, and others wishing to immediately connect their work with global conceptions of French culture. Citroen: L’icône Français will link these works to the cars to explore how the innovative engineering and ingenious marketing initiated by company founder André-Gustave Citroën built his legend.
05/27/12	Vettes for Vets: All Corvette Car Show and Benefit California Automobile Museum Vettes for Vets: All Corvette Car Show and Benefit Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 27, 2012 The California Automobile Museum will host a special display of America’s sports car, the Corvette. This car show will benefit veteran’s groups as well as the California Automobile Museum. Military (retired and active duty) and spectators are encouraged to come and enjoy the day both at the car show and at the Museum. Spectators can enjoy the sights and sounds of vendors, food, veteran displays, raffle prizes, and trophies for the cars. Corvette owners can join...
08/04/12	4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car Cruise California Automobile Museum 4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car Cruise Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum August 4, 2012 The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM), will be a fun-filled day for the whole family as they cruise through the streets of Sacramento and along Fulton Avenue where they will conclude with a huge car show on Fulton between El Camino and Marconi. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the local fares of Fulton Avenue merchants, plus there will have a beer garden, live bands, vendors and more!

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Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

05/26/12- 07/29/12	Citroen: L'icone Francais California Automobile Museum Citroen: L'icone Francais Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-July 29, 2012 Citroens, especially the legendary Traction Avant, 2CV, and DS Models, have long been the go-to cars for artists, film directors, writers, and others wishing to immediately connect their work with global conceptions of French culture. Citroen: L’icône Français will link these works to the cars to explore how the innovative engineering and ingenious marketing initiated by company founder André-Gustave Citroën built his legend.
05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
01/02/12- 12/31/12	Going Green: It's Cool For the Planet California Automobile Museum Going Green: It's Cool For the Planet Presented by California Auto Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 On Earth Day 2009, the California Automobile Museum opened Going Green: It’s Cool for the Planet. Going Green is an exhibit displaying and telling the story of clean fuel alternatives. The exhibit includes a 1913 Rauch & Lang Electric car; one of only twelve 1997 General Motors EV1s still in existence; a 2000 Daimler-Benz NeCar 4a Fuel Cell Vehicle; a 1972 Datsun electric car; a CHP Custom Electric Chopper; a 2007 BMW Hydrogen 7 and our newest additions: two Nissan Electric...
01/02/12- 12/31/12	Cars of the Stars California Automobile Museum Cars of the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2012 The California Automobile Museum’s Cars of the Stars, displays famous vehicles from Hollywood movies, television, and cars owned by notable individuals. One car in particular, a 1949 black Mercury Coupe, is well known for its role in Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean. The Mercury is on display along with five other famous vehicles, including: -Erik Estrada’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 from the filming of CHiPS -1940 Lincoln-Zephyr...

Upcoming Events

05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum No Job Too Big Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-September 9, 2012 No Job Too Big is the place for anyone who has ever played cops and robbers, anyone who has ever moved earth in a Tonka truck, and anyone who thrills at the sights and sounds of the hard-working cars and trucks that keep our communities moving. From taxis to tow trucks, visitors will indulge-or relive-their child-like fascination with these big, magical machines and the people who get to drive them every day. This exhibit is an interactive journey into the world of men and women who...
05/26/12- 07/29/12	Citroen: L'icone Francais California Automobile Museum Citroen: L'icone Francais Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26-July 29, 2012 Citroens, especially the legendary Traction Avant, 2CV, and DS Models, have long been the go-to cars for artists, film directors, writers, and others wishing to immediately connect their work with global conceptions of French culture. Citroen: L’icône Français will link these works to the cars to explore how the innovative engineering and ingenious marketing initiated by company founder André-Gustave Citroën built his legend.
05/27/12	Vettes for Vets: All Corvette Car Show and Benefit California Automobile Museum Vettes for Vets: All Corvette Car Show and Benefit Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 27, 2012 The California Automobile Museum will host a special display of America’s sports car, the Corvette. This car show will benefit veteran’s groups as well as the California Automobile Museum. Military (retired and active duty) and spectators are encouraged to come and enjoy the day both at the car show and at the Museum. Spectators can enjoy the sights and sounds of vendors, food, veteran displays, raffle prizes, and trophies for the cars. Corvette owners can join...
08/04/12	4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car Cruise California Automobile Museum 4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car Cruise Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum August 4, 2012 The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM), will be a fun-filled day for the whole family as they cruise through the streets of Sacramento and along Fulton Avenue where they will conclude with a huge car show on Fulton between El Camino and Marconi. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the local fares of Fulton Avenue merchants, plus there will have a beer garden, live bands, vendors and more!

Past
Events

Past Events

05/13/12	Mother's Day at the Auto Museum California Automobile Museum
05/04/12- 05/06/12	Glitter California Automobile Museum
04/29/12	Artist's Reception and VW Celebration California Automobile Museum
04/19/12	Third Thursday California Automobile Museum
03/18/12	VW Invasion California Automobile Museum
12/03/11- 01/06/12	Car Club Cavalcade: Sierra Mustang Car Club California Automobile Museum
11/28/11- 12/31/11	On Display: 1949 Mercury Driven by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause California Automobile Museum
11/24/11	Thanksgiving Day Appetite Enhancement Bike Ride California Automobile Museum
11/20/11	Festival of Trees California Automobile Museum
11/19/11	Adult Basic Engine Class California Automobile Museum
11/11/11	25th Anniversary Sold On Youth California Automobile Museum
11/05/11	Vettes for Vets: All Corvette Car Show and Benefit California Automobile Museum
10/28/11	Bash with The Stache Fundraising Dinner California Automobile Museum
10/27/11	3rd Annual One Scary Nite California Automobile Museum
10/22/11	Youth Basic Engine Class California Automobile Museum
10/02/11	California Automobile Museum’s Fall Swap Meet California Automobile Museum
10/01/11- 05/11/12	Wundercars Exhibit California Automobile Museum
09/17/11	Monte Carlo 30th Anniversary California Automobile Museum
09/01/11- 09/30/11	September Car Club Cavalcade: NorCal Opelers California Automobile Museum
08/20/11	Kids' Engine Class California Automobile Museum
08/01/11- 08/31/11	August Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
07/23/11- 09/25/11	Sirens of Chrome California Automobile Museum
07/01/11- 07/31/11	July Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
06/28/11	Photography and Modeling 101 Workshop California Automobile Museum
06/19/11	Father's Day Special California Automobile Museum
06/11/11	Muscle Car Tune Up Workshop California Automobile Museum
06/01/11- 06/30/11	June Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
05/24/11	CAM Photo Workshop: Lighting 101 California Automobile Museum
05/24/11	CAM Photo Workshop: Creative Lighting California Automobile Museum
05/21/11	Model T Basics Workshop California Automobile Museum
05/14/11	Auto 101 California Automobile Museum
05/08/11	Mother's Day Special California Automobile Museum
05/07/11	Model A Basics Workshop California Automobile Museum
05/01/11- 05/31/11	May Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
04/29/11	9th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge California Automobile Museum
04/29/11- 09/01/11	The Politician and the Pop Princess California Automobile Museum
04/26/11	CAM Photo Workshop California Automobile Museum
04/09/11- 07/10/11	American Muscle California Automobile Museum
04/01/11- 04/30/11	April Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
03/19/11	Kids' Engine Class California Automobile Museum
03/06/11	California Automobile Museum’s Spring Swap Meet California Automobile Museum
03/01/11- 03/31/11	March Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
02/12/11	Auto 101 California Automobile Museum
01/22/11- 03/27/11	Dropped and Chopped California Automobile Museum
01/06/11- 05/12/11	26th Annual Docent Training Class California Automobile Museum
01/02/11- 01/28/11	January Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
01/02/11- 12/31/11	Going Green: It's Cool For the Planet California Automobile Museum
11/27/10- 12/31/10	December Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
11/13/10	Automobilia! Grand Opening California Automobile Museum
11/13/10- 08/31/11	Automobilia! California Automobile Museum
11/11/10	Veterans Day Free Admission for Active and Retired Military California Automobile Museum
11/07/10	1st Annual Vettes for Vets California Automobile Museum
11/06/10	Engine Class for Adults California Automobile Museum
11/05/10	“Life in the Fast Lane” Annual Fundraising Dinner California Automobile Museum
10/31/10	Halloween at the Museum California Automobile Museum
10/30/10- 11/26/10	November Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
10/29/10	One Scary Nite Halloween Dance & Costume Party! California Automobile Museum
10/24/10	Silent Film with Wurlitzer Organ Performance California Automobile Museum
10/16/10	"Artomotive" Photography Class California Automobile Museum
10/10/10	California Automobile Museum’s Fall Swap Meet California Automobile Museum
10/09/10- 01/09/11	Lowriders: The Art of Low and Slow California Automobile Museum
10/03/10	Founders Day, 1982-2010 California Automobile Museum
09/25/10	Smithsonian Magazine Free Museum Day California Automobile Museum
09/25/10- 10/29/10	October Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
09/19/10	Silent Film with Wurlitzer Organ Performance California Automobile Museum
09/11/10	Automobilia! Preview California Automobile Museum
08/28/10	Kids' Engine Class California Automobile Museum
08/21/10	Mechanical Brake Class California Automobile Museum
07/31/10	2nd Annual CAM Car Cruise California Automobile Museum
07/24/10	Artomotive Photography Class California Automobile Museum
07/17/10- 09/19/10	Toyota: Oh What a History! California Automobile Museum
07/16/10	Sneak Peek: Toyota: Oh What a History! California Automobile Museum
07/03/10- 07/30/10	Car Club Cavalcade California Automobile Museum
06/12/10- 06/19/10	Muscle Car Tune Up California Automobile Museum
05/30/10	2nd Annual Sacramento SwingTime California Automobile Museum
05/22/10	Model T Basics Class California Automobile Museum
05/07/10	Chick-fil-a Leadercast Conference California Automobile Museum
04/30/10	8th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge California Automobile Museum
04/29/10	IMAGiNE 2010 Design Showcase: "REBELution" California Automobile Museum
04/17/10	"Artomotive" Photography Class California Automobile Museum
04/10/10	Model T Tune-Up Class California Automobile Museum
04/10/10- 07/05/10	Drive Fast, Take Chances: Birth of the Hot Rod California Automobile Museum
03/20/10	Kids' Engine Class California Automobile Museum
02/20/10- 05/08/10	Going Green Workshop Series California Automobile Museum
01/16/10	Born to Ride - Lecture California Automobile Museum
01/09/10	Born to Ride: Special Event Day California Automobile Museum
01/02/10- 03/12/10	Born to Ride: Motorbikes Past and Present California Automobile Museum
12/12/09	Bio Deisel Workshop California Automobile Museum
10/17/09	Model T Tune-Up Class California Automobile Museum
10/03/09- 10/10/09	Engine Tune-Up for Collectible Cars Workshop California Automobile Museum
10/01/09- 12/11/09	Hearses: The Last Rides California Automobile Museum
10/01/09	Stories in Stone, Secrets of Symbolism in the Cemetery California Automobile Museum
09/27/09	California Automobile Museum’s Fall Swap Meet California Automobile Museum
09/27/09	Wurlitzer Organ Concert California Automobile Museum
09/26/09	Family Fun Program California Automobile Museum
09/26/09	Smithsonian Free Museum Day California Automobile Museum
09/26/09	Family Fun Program California Automobile Museum
09/19/09	Mechanical Brake Class California Automobile Museum
09/10/09- 10/17/09	First Annual “CAM Artomotive” Juried Art Exhibition & Silent Auction California Automobile Museum
08/22/09	How Does That Gasoline Engine Work? California Automobile Museum