Explore Reno
-
Photo courtesy of Christina Nellemann
National Automobile Museum
Type: Family Friendly, History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
Even if classic cars are not your passion this 100,000-square-foot museum is still a great place to view some of the most beautiful and unusual cars you will ever see. The museum houses one of the... Read More
Even if classic cars are not your passion this 100,000-square-foot museum is still a great place to view some of the most beautiful and unusual cars you will ever see. The museum houses one of the largest collections of antique automobiles to be found anywhere and it has been voted one of the top ten automobile museums in the country and one of the best 16 museums in the world.
The cars are grouped by age in street settings appropriate to their time. These real-life backdrops include everything from Burma Shave signs to old gas pumps. See the cars that were originally a part of the Harrah collection including a Cadillac that belonged to Elvis Presley, a gold Delorean, the car belonging to Alice Ramsey (the first woman to drive across the U.S.) and the Thomas Flyer. There is also a copper Rolls Royce, a Phantom Corsair and s few horseless carriages.
Advertisement
Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Admissions:
- Adult $12; Senior (62+) $10; Child (6-18) $6; Child (5 and under) Free;
Parking Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Christina Nellemann
Reno and Tahoe Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "The museum's 1936 silver Mercedes Benz is one of only three made (they are all located in Reno)."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "The museum's 1936 silver Mercedes Benz is one of only three vehicles of its kind made in the world and they are all in Reno."
- Things to Do in December, Museums, Sightseeing: "The 1936 silver Mercedes Benz is one of only 3 made (they are all in Reno)."
- Best Things to Do: "The 1936 silver Mercedes Benz is one of only three ever made (they are all in Reno)."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: This museum is unique in that it is set up to look like a 1950s street scene which is perfect for strolling and hand-holding.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The National Automobile Museum's exhibit layout with its vintage streets and buildings is fun to wander through.
- Best for Things to Do in December Because: The National Automobile Museum is decorated for the holidays and features special science related events.
- Best for Museums Because: The National Automobile Museum features some of the most unique vehicles in the world.
- Best for Sightseeing Because: The National Automobile Museum is home to some of the most unique cars in history.
- Recommended as Best Things to Do Because: The National Automobile Museum is always getting in new exhibits and has regular special events.
