San Diego · museumSan Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Automotive Museum is a museum in San Diego, a quieter pick. The Mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. Current displays include hot rods, muscle cars, and Indian and Harley Davidson motorcycles dating back over 100 years. Additional collectables include a Shelby Cobra and two Shelby Mustangs, one personally owned by Carroll Shelby himself. Louie Mattar’s Fabulous $75,000 Car, a 1947 Cadillac modified to drive non-stop and in 1952 traveled over 6,000 miles in seven days, is here. visitor rating 5.0/5 (9 reviews).
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What's at San Diego Automotive Museum
The permanent collection is the heart of it, with rotating exhibitions that change a few times a year. An audio guide is worth the add-on — it turns a room into a story.
Who it's for
Best for people who like to take their time; less so for young kids without prep.
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In season and at weekends, book ahead — the ticket queue for San Diego Automotive Museum can run half an hour or more, and an online booking gives a timed entry slot. Check opening hours for your date (they change on holidays) and arrive about 15 minutes early. Most tickets are free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
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