2013 Award Winner: BEST Museum (Finalist)

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California Automobile Museum

Nominated for: BEST Museum

California Automobile Museum 2200 Front St Sacramento CA (916) 442-6802

The California Automobile Museum provides a history tour on wheels in a spacious 72,000 sq. ft. facility. More than 150 vehicles are on display, many of them privately owned, and range from the earliest models of the 20th century to prototypes of alternative energy for the 21st century. There are cars—and memories---for anyone who appreciates every decade in between, from the Model T and tailfins to the Brass Era or the speed of racing.

Originally known as the Towe Ford Museum, the Museum began operation in 1987 by housing what was then one of the largest personal collections of Fords outside of Dearborn, MI. In subsequent years, the Towe family auctioned many of the cars in its collection. As a result, the museum broadened its scope by including cars from other manufacturers and increasing its focus on education. At the time of the auction, the Museum was renamed the Towe Auto Museum. In 2009, the name was formally changed to the California Automobile Museum, reflecting the breadth of its programs.

The mission of the California Automobile Museum is to educate and entertain while preserving and promoting the automobile and its influence on our lives.

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Liam N. on May 2, 2013

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Sarah H. on April 9, 2013

Super great cars!

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ilovemuseums on April 9, 2013

Over 150 cars of all genres on display - a great venue for a fun family afternoon!

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Melinda D. on March 27, 2013

A wonderful collections of cars, and a great venue to rent for an event!

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TheGent on March 24, 2013

Deceptive from the outside - I've been to the Petersen in Los Angeles and Harrah's in Reno and this collection is right up there. Let's get them a building to match the collection.

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Jim W. on May 8, 2012

Love cars

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Lou D. on May 7, 2012

What a great collection!!

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Ken L. on May 1, 2012

Great mix of cars, trucks and motorcycles!

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Nils L. on April 26, 2012

So many cars

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