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PLEASE NOTE: Effective May 3, 2025 our hours will change to: Monday-Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

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Rent The Theatre

The National Automobile Museum is thrilled to announce the availability of its state-of-the-art theatre for private rentals, providing a unique and captivating venue for special events and exclusive showings.

Situated amidst the awe-inspiring collection of classic and rare automobiles, the museum's theatre offers a distinctive setting for a wide range of occasions, including corporate events, private parties, and more.

With seating for up to 157 guests, event organizers can treat their attendees to an unforgettable experience surrounded by the beauty of automotive history.

Don't miss this opportunity to host an exclusive event surrounded by the beauty and history of the National Automobile Museum. Book your date today by calling 775-333-9311 and make your next event truly exceptional.

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New exhibits are offered to cover a variety of subjects, from theme car displays to art and historical topics.
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One of America’s most prestigious automobile museums is also Reno’s most unique event space and party venue for corporate training, luncheons, receptions, dinners, weddings, movie nights, birthday parties, or other special events.
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Contributions from our community and car lovers worldwide made this Museum possible back in 1989. Since then, we have consistently ranked as one of the Top Three “Things to Do in Reno.”
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The National Automobile Museum offers Educational Programs

Teachers can use the Museum’s automobiles, artifacts and clothing displays as primary sources in teaching history, humanities and more. The history and culture of our society are woven throughout the stories of the automobiles.
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Collecting and preserving the automobiles for future generations.

Our history museum opened in 1989, it was reported to have set the standard for automobile museums around the world. Since then, it has received many accolades and today it is recognized as one of the 10 Best Automobile Museums in the U.S.
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About NAM
The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has a “Wow!” factor you don’t often find in a museum. You’ll see more than 200 eye-popping cars with authentic street scenes and sounds. The facades bring displays to life; a hardware store here, a movie theatre there which accompany artifacts from each era. It’s located on the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in downtown Reno.
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