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Larz Anderson Auto Museum - Museum of Transportation

Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA 02445
617 522 6547
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Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Brookline
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: This museum houses America's oldest collection of automobiles and traces the development of automotive technology during the early years of the 20th... more » Owner description: This museum houses America's oldest collection of automobiles and traces the development of automotive technology during the early years of the 20th century. « less
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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Just walked around, but found the museum and park to be really unique. The park is tranquil and has plenty of places for picnics and barbeques. The museum displays really interesting cars. If you want to try something different on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon this is the place to go.

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Melrose, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

This museum is situated in Larz Anderson Park and it sponsors special car days most weekends starting in the late spring until the early fall. It has various appeal to different folks. For kids, there is a huge lawn for running about and the adjacent Park has even more space for outdoor fun. For car buffs, inside of the museum... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

It is pretty cool, but don't expect too many cars, unless there is a car event going on. Still, lovely brick building in the park that used to be a vast private estate. Also on the estate (sessional) is an outdoor skating rink with views of Boston, and much much more.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

In my opinion, this is a car-lover's museum, although it can still interest anyone with an appreciation for late 19th century architecture and horseless carriage type of automobiles that were bought by the family that originally owned this very carriage house where they are on display. Larz Anderson was a U.S. diplomat who married Isabel Weld, whose father ran a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

The place was hired for a catered wedding and the staff did a excellent job and allowed guests very close inspection of the magnificent collection of cars on display.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Pretty great way to spend an afternoon - all sorts of wonderful cars and memorabilia. I particularly liked the oldest of the old cars they had in the kind of basement area. Any time they have a car show out front you should go!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012 via mobile

Admittedly, I am not the world's biggest car buff, but thoght this museum was overrated. Interesting exhibits of cars indoors, but not enough of them to justify the $10 price per person. Showing clothes that a woman of the period might have worn next to many of the cars was interesting. On the lawn, there was a hige motorcycle rally.... More

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Albany, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2012

The Lars Anderson Auto Museum describes itself as being the home to America's oldest car collection. There are any number of museums that are larger, but you would be hard pressed to find one with a better selection. Consider this a true gem worth visiting. Many visitors make this a destination, and it is easy to see why. The museum... More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2012 via mobile

I was very fortunate to coincide my visit with a lawn show of Italian cars. A veritable cornucopia of Lancias, Alfas, Fiats, Ferraris and Lamborghinis to add the the interesting contents of the museum. As an Englishman it was good to see the display around our UK motor industry at the end of WW2 and the Export or Die mentality.... More

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Peabody, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2012

This is a fabulous museum on an absolutely glorious estate, and it really comes alive during the summer for its numerous lawn events specializing in specific types of cars. Check out their web site, mot.org, for the dates of the lawn events. This is a great family venue. The membership is well worth the price, as it covers all the... More

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