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  California Automobile Museum

  2200 Front Street
  Sacramento, CA 95818

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

  Admission:

  General $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

  

• Accessibility Details

  Touch tours are offered for the legally blind and visually impaired. Please contact the museum to schedule your touch tour.

• • Current Events

    01/02/13- 12/31/13

    Going Green: It's Cool for the Planet California Automobile Museum Going Green: It's Cool for the Planet Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 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 the newest additions: two Nissan...

    01/02/13- 12/31/13

    Cars of the Stars California Automobile Museum Cars of the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 The California Automobile Museum’s Cars of the Stars exhibit displays famous vehicles from Hollywood movies, television, and cars owned by notable individuals. Vehicles include: -Erik Estrada’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 from the filming of CHiPS -1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Town Car by Brunn (Clara Ford) -1974 Plymouth Satellite (Jerry Brown) -1984 Ford Mustang LX convertible (Ricky Nelson) -1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000SQV...

• • Upcoming Events

    05/25/13	Gatsby Era Cars & Wine Tasting California Automobile Museum Gatsby Era Cars & Wine Tasting Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 25, 2013 The California Automobile Museum is puttin' on the ritz with a Gatsby inspired exhibit Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age. The exhibit launch party includes wine tasting, Gatsby era cars, and a special inside look at the cars straight from their owners!  Wine tasting is complimentary with admission to the Museum so bring your friends and...
    05/25/13- 10/13/13	Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age California Automobile Museum Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 25-October 13, 2013 From the glamorous time of the Great Gatsby, flappers, and early Hollywood comes a rare display of lavish autos cultivated by the California Automobile Museum. Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age features luxurious marques from the Roaring '20s and Art Deco Era, highlighting over twenty of the most stunning vehicles ever manufactured. “We like to maintain an active rotation of cars during our longer exhibits, such as Elegance in Motion, to keep the Museum...
    05/25/13	Wine, Tunes, & Classics California Automobile Museum Wine, Tunes, & Classics Presented by Lake County Winegrape Commission at California Automobile Museum May 25, 2013 Enjoy tastes of Lake County wines, wine and food pairings, music by the Lake County band LC Diamonds, viewing of automobile exhibits at the California Automobile Museum, and stroll to nearby venues to take in the 40th annual Sacramento Music Festival. Make it the highlight of your Memorial Day weekend!
    05/26/13	Vettes for Vets California Automobile Museum Vettes for Vets Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26, 2013 This is an annual car show arranged by the California Automobile Museum as memorial to military veterans and Corvettes. Veterans will enjoy over 50 raffle prizes, food trucks coordinated by Sacto MoFo, and music. The car show is also free for spectators and is an excellent event for kids. Come out and enjoy the sun gleaming off the gorgeous Corvettes!
    06/14/13	ARTZ Museum Tour California Automobile Museum ARTZ Museum Tour Presented by ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's at California Automobile Museum June 14, 2013 A tour will be held at the California Automobile Museum. Focusing on art allows people with Alzheimer’s to experience something meaningful and beautiful, without challenging areas of the brain that have been affected by the disease. ARTZ Museum Tours are designed for people with dementia and their care partners, and strive to enrich the lives of all involved. ARTZ is an organization that links artists and cultural institutions to people living with dementia and their care...
    06/20/13	Cars Under the Stars California Automobile Museum Cars Under the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum June 20, 2013 This Museum after-hours event is great for all ages. Enjoy all exhibits at half price, including Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age. Freebies, including free tours, will be available. Every month visitors can enjoy special programming coordinated by Museum staff and volunteers.

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Current &
Upcoming Events

• Current Events

  01/02/13- 12/31/13

  Going Green: It's Cool for the Planet California Automobile Museum Going Green: It's Cool for the Planet Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 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 the newest additions: two Nissan...

  01/02/13- 12/31/13

  Cars of the Stars California Automobile Museum Cars of the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum January 2-December 31, 2013 The California Automobile Museum’s Cars of the Stars exhibit displays famous vehicles from Hollywood movies, television, and cars owned by notable individuals. Vehicles include: -Erik Estrada’s 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 from the filming of CHiPS -1940 Lincoln-Zephyr Town Car by Brunn (Clara Ford) -1974 Plymouth Satellite (Jerry Brown) -1984 Ford Mustang LX convertible (Ricky Nelson) -1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000SQV...

• Upcoming Events

  05/25/13	Gatsby Era Cars & Wine Tasting California Automobile Museum Gatsby Era Cars & Wine Tasting Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 25, 2013 The California Automobile Museum is puttin' on the ritz with a Gatsby inspired exhibit Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age. The exhibit launch party includes wine tasting, Gatsby era cars, and a special inside look at the cars straight from their owners!  Wine tasting is complimentary with admission to the Museum so bring your friends and...
  05/25/13- 10/13/13	Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age California Automobile Museum Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 25-October 13, 2013 From the glamorous time of the Great Gatsby, flappers, and early Hollywood comes a rare display of lavish autos cultivated by the California Automobile Museum. Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age features luxurious marques from the Roaring '20s and Art Deco Era, highlighting over twenty of the most stunning vehicles ever manufactured. “We like to maintain an active rotation of cars during our longer exhibits, such as Elegance in Motion, to keep the Museum...
  05/25/13	Wine, Tunes, & Classics California Automobile Museum Wine, Tunes, & Classics Presented by Lake County Winegrape Commission at California Automobile Museum May 25, 2013 Enjoy tastes of Lake County wines, wine and food pairings, music by the Lake County band LC Diamonds, viewing of automobile exhibits at the California Automobile Museum, and stroll to nearby venues to take in the 40th annual Sacramento Music Festival. Make it the highlight of your Memorial Day weekend!
  05/26/13	Vettes for Vets California Automobile Museum Vettes for Vets Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum May 26, 2013 This is an annual car show arranged by the California Automobile Museum as memorial to military veterans and Corvettes. Veterans will enjoy over 50 raffle prizes, food trucks coordinated by Sacto MoFo, and music. The car show is also free for spectators and is an excellent event for kids. Come out and enjoy the sun gleaming off the gorgeous Corvettes!
  06/14/13	ARTZ Museum Tour California Automobile Museum ARTZ Museum Tour Presented by ARTZ, Artists for Alzheimer's at California Automobile Museum June 14, 2013 A tour will be held at the California Automobile Museum. Focusing on art allows people with Alzheimer’s to experience something meaningful and beautiful, without challenging areas of the brain that have been affected by the disease. ARTZ Museum Tours are designed for people with dementia and their care partners, and strive to enrich the lives of all involved. ARTZ is an organization that links artists and cultural institutions to people living with dementia and their care...
  06/20/13	Cars Under the Stars California Automobile Museum Cars Under the Stars Presented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum June 20, 2013 This Museum after-hours event is great for all ages. Enjoy all exhibits at half price, including Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age. Freebies, including free tours, will be available. Every month visitors can enjoy special programming coordinated by Museum staff and volunteers.

Past
Events

• Past Events

  05/10/13	ARTZ Museum Tour California Automobile Museum
  04/18/13	Cars Under the Stars California Automobile Museum
  04/13/13- 04/14/13	Capitol Carrera 2013 California Automobile Museum
  04/12/13	ARTZ Museum Tour California Automobile Museum
  04/07/13	Spaghetti Dinner Honoring the "Car Guy" Butch Gardner California Automobile Museum
  03/28/13	Food Trucks for Fido California Automobile Museum
  03/21/13	Cars Under the Stars California Automobile Museum
  03/17/13	St. Patrick's Day at the California Automobile Museum California Automobile Museum
  03/08/13	Capitol Pops Concert California Automobile Museum
  02/28/13	Beer Tasting for Beer Lovers California Automobile Museum
  02/24/13	Cars and Coffee with EuroSunday California Automobile Museum
  02/16/13	Day Trip to Dick DeLuna's Luxury Garage (aka Toybox) California Automobile Museum
  02/09/13- 04/21/13	Pint-Size: Microcars on the Road California Automobile Museum
  02/02/13	Annual Crab & Steak Feed Fundraiser California Automobile Museum
  12/20/12	Cars Under the Stars: Museum After Hours California Automobile Museum
  12/11/12	ARTZ Museum Tours California Automobile Museum
  11/18/12	Festival of Trees California Automobile Museum
  11/15/12	Benefit: A Tribute to Speed California Automobile Museum
  11/15/12	A Tribute to Speed: Annual Benefit & Auction California Automobile Museum
  11/13/12	ARTZ Museum Tours California Automobile Museum
  11/10/12- 01/20/13	Off the Beaten Path California Automobile Museum
  11/10/12	Preview Monster Trucks and New Exhibit California Automobile Museum
  10/27/12	Trunk or Treat California Automobile Museum
  10/14/12	8th Annual National Feral Cat Day 5k Walkathon: Put Your Best Paw Forward California Automobile Museum
  09/29/12	Kibble and Bids California Automobile Museum
  09/22/12- 05/12/13	1968 California Automobile Museum
  09/21/12	'60s Mod Preview Party California Automobile Museum
  08/11/12- 10/28/12	Bust: The Cars That History Left Behind California Automobile Museum
  07/19/12	3rd Thursdays: Art-rageous Cars California Automobile Museum
  06/21/12	3rd Thursdays: Make Your Mark California Automobile Museum
  06/17/12	Father's Day at the California Automobile Museum California Automobile Museum
  05/27/12	Vettes for Vets: All Corvette Car Show and Benefit California Automobile Museum
  05/26/12- 07/29/12	Citroen: L'icone Francais California Automobile Museum
  05/26/12- 09/09/12	No Job Too Big California Automobile Museum
  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
  01/02/12- 12/31/12	Going Green: It's Cool For the Planet California Automobile Museum
  01/02/12- 12/31/12	Cars of the Stars 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

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