Rotating exhibitions plus a regular collection that includes Louie Mattar’s Fabulous $75,000, as well as a large collection of motorcycles and memorabilia. Educational events, internships, summer camps, and private events are also highlights of this museum.
Mission Statement:
San Diego Automotive Museum tells the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of the automobile through its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Steampunk Exhibit!
Generally defined as a subgenre of speculative fiction, Steampunk is science fiction and fantasy where early industrial technology is steam-powered and based in Victorian and Edwardian eras as epitomized in the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Steampunk incorporates fashion, design, art, music, vehicle creations, literature, and more into its sensibilities: a stunning view of what could have been.
Now thru October 7th.
More here.
Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car!
A man, a car and a dream. Soon after purchasing his 1947 Cadillac, Louie Mattar began the process that resulted in the creation of this dream car. In 1952, he and two other men established a cross-country endurance record by driving the Cadillac from San Diego to New York and back without stopping. Their trip totaled 6,320 miles and required refueling from a moving gas truck three times!
More here.
30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA AND FUNDRAISER
Save the Date!
Happy Birthday to us! You are cordially invited to our annual fundraising gala on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 6 pm – 9 pm. This year’s celebration is in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Automotive Museum. Please join us for glitz, glamour, delicious food, and exciting silent and live auctions!
More information and tickets here.
All of the above and So. Much. More. Come and see for yourself!
Visit San Diego Automotive Museum
Address:
2080 Pan American Plaza
San Diego , CA
92101
Phone:
(619) 231-AUTO (2886)
Hours:
Open daily: 10AM - 5PM
Website:
2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
