Please note: The Lake Street entrance is now closed. Please use our new entrance accessible from the Museum's free parking lot at 1 Museum Drive.
**The Museum's Changing Gallery is OPEN. The current exhibit, includes Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, and Guinevere.**
**The Museum will be closed for a private event all day on Monday, June 6, 2022**

2001 HONDA S2000 ROADSTER
from 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

GREASE LIGHTNING
from Grease
Looking for fun things to do in Reno this weekend with kids? Don't miss one of America's top 10 auto museums and one of the top Reno attractions.
The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) is one of the top Reno attractions with a “Wow!” factor you won't want to miss. Our museum has 200 eye-popping cars with authentic street scenes and sounds and the facades bring displays to life. From a museum store to a theatre with artifacts from each era, there is plenty to do here at this Reno local history museum which is why we have the best things to do in Reno! The National Automobile Museum is also the perfect event space to be used for birthday party activities or as a Reno meeting room rental, corporate training space, prom venue, and even a unique wedding venue!

The National Automobile Museum offers educational programs serving adults, families, educators, and classrooms. Stop by our antique car museum today to learn car history information on the vehicles featured in The Harrah's Car Collection.
Education and Research
A National Automobile Museum membership provides wonderful benefits. By getting a Reno membership to our local history museum, it helps support our goal to preserve and conserve our rich automobile history.
Ways to support
With multiple settings and rooms, our beautiful historic property is a top choice if you're looking for venues in Reno. The National Automobile Museum is the ideal year-round location to be used as a Reno prom venue, wedding venue, banquet room, or just a general event space for birthday party activities. Get in touch with us to book out our event space.
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National Automobile Museum Events
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24 May, 22Upcoming
Speed Networking – A New Connection Every 3 Minutes
JOIN US FOR SPEED NETWORKING PRESENTED BY UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION May 24th, from 5 to 6:30 pm Make a new connection every three minutes!…
02 Jun, 22UpcomingSpend an Evening with Wink Martindale
Spend an evening with Wink Martindale at the National Automobile Museum! Thursday, June 2, 2022, 6 to 7:30 pm. Seating is limited. Buy your tickets…
20 Jun, 22Upcoming2nd Annual Golf Classic Tournament
The Museum is proud to partner with Hot August Nights and KOLO 8 once again for the Second Annual Golf Classic! The tournament will take…
20 Oct, 22UpcomingAnnual History Symposium: The 1910s: A Tumultuous Decade
NOW SCHEDULED FOR FALL 2022 The 1910s: A Tumultuous Decade Authors – Historians – Experts Teachers receive up to 15 hours of state-approved professional development…
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27 Apr
Fun new additions to the Cars of the Stars exhibit!
Read moreYour Quest Ends Here! The National Automobile Museum unveils exciting additions to its Cars of the Stars exhibit! There are fun new additions to the
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18 Apr
NEW EXHIBIT! Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater!!
Read moreThe National Automobile Museum is excited to announce LIGHTNING MCQUEEN and TOW MATER are now on display in the Museum!! These full scale models from
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22 Mar
WIN THIS FULLY RESTORED 1929 MODEL A
Read moreWin a 1929 Ford Model A Truck & help support the Museum and local Northern Nevada Charities! AVAILABLE NOW through November 11th, you can purchase
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28 Feb
RENO 500 NASCAR Exhibit – Now Open!
Read moreWelcome Race Fans! The Museum unveiled a new exhibit on Friday, February 25, 2022, that will have you hearing “Ladies and Gentlemen! Start your engines!”
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18 Feb
Batmobile Batcave Exhibit – Now Open!
Read moreThe National Automobile Museum is excited to announce its new Batmobile Batcave exhibit. The Museum has a brand new exhibit that will have visitors
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18 Feb
Special President’s Day Admission, Mon., Feb. 21st
Read moreIn honor of President’s Day, we’re offering special Admission on Monday, February 21st. Two General Admission tickets for $21. Looking for something fun to do
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17 Feb
SECOND THURSDAY TALK, March 10, 2022
Read moreThe National Automobile Museum is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week in March (March 6 – 12) with a Second Thursday Talk focused on scam prevention.
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01 Feb
Coming FALL 2022: NAM’s Annual History Symposium
Read moreNOW SCHEDULED FOR FALL 2022 The 1910s: A Tumultuous Decade Authors – Historians – Experts Teachers receive up to 15 hours of state-approved professional development
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01 Feb
SECOND THURSDAY TALK Feb. 10, 2022
Read moreNAM’s Second Thursday Talks are back! February’s Talk is Preventing Financial Scams and Elder Financial Abuse, presented by Nick Tscheekar , Community Engagement Officer for
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11 Nov
Now Closed: Era of the Muscle Car: 1964-1972 Exhibit
Read moreTHIS EXHIBIT IS NOW CLOSED. More horsepower is now on display at the National Automobile Museum with the opening of our new exhibit Era of
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31 Aug
Now closed: America and the Motorcycle: 1900-1990
Read moreTHIS IS EXHIBIT IS NOW CLOSED. The National Automobile Museum is excited to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, America and the Motorcycle: 1900-1990.
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28 May
NOW CLOSED Hot Rods and Cool Customs Exhibit
Read moreHOT RODS AND COOL CUSTOMS Changing Exhibits Gallery May through Mid-August 2021 This exhibit is now closed. According to the Oxford dictionary, to hot rod
What our visitors are saying about their experience.
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The museum is well done and there is a nice theater where one can learn about Bill Harrah. The car collection is large and is of interest to both car aficionados as casual viewers.
Katrina S., Yelp -
Totally enjoyed it. Many great cars, it was bigger and better than expected. Thought it was great seeing some of the cars used in movies and cars owned by famous people!
Scot B., TripAdvisor -
I love cars, I am a gearhead. They have so many Big Daddy Roth ratrods that I was in heaven. I loved this place so much and want to take my dad there some day.
Tanya W., Google -
An important historical collection of vintage cars, displayed in themed scenes. You’ll experience a walk back in time as you stroll through the streets and scenes from the day, truly a fine museum.
Carli T., TripAdvisor