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California Automobile Museum

2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
916-442-6802
Ranked #8 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and its influence on our...... more » Owner description: The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and its influence on our lives. The Museum is open daily from 10am - 6pm (last admission 5pm) and every 3rd Thursday until 9pm. « less
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cjsf14
Sacramento
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25 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Actually I've been here for Free Museum Day and Celebrity Chef Challenge 2011. So many cars from different eras, that it's unbelievable they have a place to put them all. Great fun to take the kids and more enjoyable when its an event that serves food and beverages. More

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CaliforniaMan
San Jose, CA
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8 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

A wide variety of autos, with some pretty interesting specimens. The facility is pretty low budget, and they could probably benefit from some fundraising. I've been to the museums at Petersen's, Harrah's, and Blackhawk. I thought Blackhawk was the best, but this one is a contender. More

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garyd210
Auburn,CA
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54 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

A fun weekend trip to take the car loving father to see. A lot of volunteer efforts go into this reasonably priced museum. More

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sweetonme
Sacramento, California
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Great selection of cars for my husband to drool over. Clean bathrooms and lots of room for a stroller/little kids to walk. Wear a coat......it's freezing in there! More

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ianjc
Victoria
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54 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
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Cars from the very early days to the late 70's. Wide variety, including new electric cars, race cars, you name it. Only thing they don't have are Jaguars, and as the owner of an E Type I found that odd. But for American cars, can't be beat. Lots of information. Prepare to spend two or three hours. More

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krmcdonald
Sacramento
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20 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

The docents at the Museum really know their cars. There's something for every car lover....vintage Americana, European sports cars, prototype green energy vehicles. I was in recently and they had some new items....several Porsche 356's and a Spyder, plus Henry Ford's wife's car. Spacious, well laid out. More

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limesoda9
Sacramento, California
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21 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

Both the permanent and temporary auto exhibits are always alluring. Plus, a couple of times a year, the Theater Organ Society shows silent movies here, accompanied by live music on an old theater organ! More

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Dave N
San Jose, CA
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10 reviews
7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
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The car collection was nice.. Just couldn't stay in there long enough (I like to read the histories of the cars and the eras those cars were a part of) unless I had 3 layers on. (I didn't) It was like a tomb in there. I think I was in there for about 30 minutes tops. With the high cost... More

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Gramps41
Maryland
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

Constant changes, as 75% of the vehicles were new to me from my visit 2 years ago. Only the oldest Ford antiques were the same. John was a great docent. Very eager to help. More

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SanFranciscoFan1939
Sacramento, California
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

The museum is set up so that it's easy to see the different eras of cars. Lots of interesting tidbits given by the docents who have a lot of knowledge and can answer your questions. It is huge so wear comfortable shoes. More

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