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Had a great time at the auto museum watching the raider game. We were able to walk around and look at the cars too. They had several screens throughout showing the game, they had food vendors throughout to order food and drinks. Not enough seats though for the amount of people that were there. Kids area for the kiddos to play in and kee them entertained while watching the game. They had face painting and Ballon animal stations. Characters walking around and past players there to take pictures with if you wanted. I'll keep an eye out if they advertise it again that they are showing a game. Good time.
Very cool place to show a Raider game with the Raider nation! Although the outcome wasn't a W there were some very cool cars to check out. Alot of these cars are one of a kind. Sorry no pics of cars, I was there to watch football. Lots of screens inside and out and also in the theatre.
What a great place to spend an afternoon. Plenty of history on automobiles and so many exhibits to see. They have nice entrance/lobby area that has merchandise, limited snacks, and ability to purchase tickets to enter. So many different rooms to check out plus they have a movie theater and often show movies (especially during school breaks). There's a lot to see and there's even some event rooms available for renting too. Definitely recommend if you love cars but even more so if you have young ones.
What a great tour- make sure you join the docent tour while here. So much great info. Ours was at 1:30- not sure if it's the same time everyday. Bring your badge if you are military or first responder. Huge savings- drops it down to $14 I didn't see the sign til later, but felt the tour was worth the regular admission We popped in due to a storm- so glad we did. They also have a great gift store. Hubby bought several shirts he was happy about. They also were doing a tour for the boys and girls club while we were there. The kids were really into the tour/ they had a great guide. They also offer theme parties here. There's a water bottle filling station by the restrooms- if you forget your bottle you can purchase a water bottle for $2 each. You will want to spend time here- so don't forget to hydrate and wear good walking shoes
First of the summer concert series and the Eagles tribute band, Life in the Fast Lane, was amazing!! Although the information suggested low back beach chairs, most people were in higher chairs, so it was a little difficult to see, but the acoustics were great!. The band was excellent, and the venue was good. They could have cleaned off the outside chairs, prior to the event, as there were cobwebs and tree sap all over them. There were three food trucks, and a full-service bar. There was an array of food (burgers/grilled cheese, donuts, and jerked chicken). Unfortunately, the burger and grilled cheese truck ran out of propane, very early, so there was an extended wait for food, while they waited for another propane bottle to arrive. Overall, a great event! If you're looking for a beautiful location on the river to chill and enjoy an outdoor concert, this is the spot! We will definitely purchase more tickets!
My family is a big fan of vintage cars, and the National Automobile Museum in Reno has a great collection. It's a great place to walk around, and the staff is always willing to answer questions or tell you the stories behind the cars. It's located right off the river and has plenty of parking. I recommend it!
Pro's: Wow...did not have any idea how cool it would be inside this museum. TONS of cars but there for an event, so will review this as an event venue. Very fair bar prices. Con's: Seems the sound system could be upgraded...hard to hear the MCs on the mic. Go back?: Absolutely...for the cars, next time! More... I attended a show here with the Reno Blues Society featuring an opening by the Jason King Band and then Tommy Castro and The Painkillers. Talk about up-close-and-personal...easy to dance right in front of the musicians and really get into it!
Free museum day was a huge hit. There were literally 100's of people here for the entire time we toured the museum. Clean, well organized and there are signs to inform us what we were seeing. There are new things to see since our last visit last winter.
I am so glad I became a member this year! I have attended some super fun events. One of them was buying Adam Carolla tickets and I spent $20 more for the meet and greet which 10x worth it! It was a lovely evening! They had a no host bar with a nice wine pour and three types of appetizers that were incredibly delicious. There was a very tiny cone filled with goodness. Like a chicken maple waffle. I can still taste it! Adam was a very nice man like you had known him for ever! I loved that he bought the Paul Newman car collection and loaned it to the National Automobile museum for a temporary display for all of Reno/Sparks and tourists to enjoy! One of my favorite exhibits. If your VIP you get to enter first so we had upfront seats and the opening comedian was hysterical. It was a nice opening for Adam! He was great just as I expected. I laughed and laughed. The entire evening was special, a night to remember! I can't wait for the next event.
While in Reno for a couple of days and wanting to explore, I discovered The National Automobile Museum was located there. Since I drive a car, I immediately had something in common with it so I made a visit earlier this week. It's located near downtown and has its own free parking lot. I believe an adult admission was $16. Outside, it kind of looks like a modern Porsche dealership with its silver color and rounded exterior facade. Inside it's quite an impressive car collection. The museum consists of 4 galleries housing automobiles from the past. From the late 1800's to about the 1960's. I thought all of the galleries were interesting but my favorites were the first two showing the first cars of the 1890's thru the 1920's The specimens that they had on display were immaculate. The storyboards in front of each vehicle gave thorough explanations of each auto. I wish most of them were written in larger letters for easy reading. I especially enjoyed looking at all of the hood emblems that were on cars back then from Rolls Royce to Chevrolet, In Gallery 4 there were movie cars. One was a white Cadillac used by Elvis and another was a first generation Corvette given to John Wayne that he gave to friend and co star Ward Bond. Of course they have a small gift shop if you are interested. This is an excellent automobile collection and museum that you should visit. Budget about 2 hours.
This was a good curated collection of automobiles. It had carriage cars to modern sports cars. The 5 galleries are well organized with surprise vehicles along the way! They set up displays around more famous vehicles to give context to what you're looking at! The collection is extensive, with beautiful RRs to the Mystery Machine ! Good staff and clean facilities.
We love coming here!! Had an absolute blast with Scooby Doo and the gang. The old school cars(model t, Ford, studerbaker) were so pretty and shiny. I always forgot how incredibly large the vehicles were back then. I know they loved riding in luxury. They also had the Jurassic park,the batman(from the 50s show) motorcycle with the side car. So much to look at plus the movie theatre to enjoy! We have came here before to see Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. That was an awesome trip too.
I'm actually not a car enthusiast, but I had heard a lot good reviews about this museum, so I decided to drop by. Parking was not easy for me especially since the cars in the lot are huge, so I had to be extra careful. I lucked out and was able to get a good spot. Admission was $15 per person. The volunteer who took care of that was very nice and informative on what to expect in the museum. The museum is massive and has plenty of space to walk around. It was fun to see the cars from different eras. I enjoyed seeing the older forms of vehicles. Older cars are very flashy and attention seeking. Overall, I highly recommend this museum even if you don't care about cars. It's fun to see the different forms of vehicles and how they have evolved over the years.
3 months ago
Great displays throughout...I visited for GHOSTBUSTERS DAY Classic vehicles on display from every era of the Automobile! read more
4 months ago
I'm not into real old cars that look like they are from a gangster movie or Mary Poppins. But I found this museum well worthwhile especially considering the modest $16 entry fee in today's inflated price world. While most of the cars are in the 1900-1940 year range there's enough other variety to keep it from feeling monotonous (like a Porsche race car, NASCAR cars, jet car, a handful of interesting motorcycles, etc.) Imagining the man hours that went into building some of these intricate older cars is mind boggling. What I found most interesting was reading the couple of paragraphs on most of the plaques next to the cars. Just looking at the cars without reading the story behind them is a big mistake here. To go slowly through the entire place and read everything is probably a half day (4-hour) endeavor. So plan to devote at the absolute minimum 2 hours to your visit. The only downside is there isn't a cafe to have something to eat or drink. Hosting private events seems to be the focus here when it comes to food and beverage service. Still a must visit for anyone interested in cars or not. read more
Had a great time at the auto museum watching the raider game. We were able to walk around and look at the cars too. They had several screens throughout showing the game, they had food vendors throughout to order food and drinks. Not enough seats though for the amount of people that were there. Kids area for the kiddos to play in and kee them entertained while watching the game. They had face painting and Ballon animal stations. Characters walking around and past players there to take pictures with if you wanted. I'll keep an eye out if they advertise it again that they are showing a game. Good time. read more
Very cool place to show a Raider game with the Raider nation! Although the outcome wasn't a W there were some very cool cars to check out. Alot of these cars are one of a kind. Sorry no pics of cars, I was there to watch football. Lots of screens inside and out and also in the theatre. read more
What a great place to spend an afternoon. Plenty of history on automobiles and so many exhibits to see. They have nice entrance/lobby area that has merchandise, limited snacks, and ability to purchase tickets to enter. So many different rooms to check out plus they have a movie theater and often show movies (especially during school breaks). There's a lot to see and there's even some event rooms available for renting too. Definitely recommend if you love cars but even more so if you have young ones. read more
What a great tour- make sure you join the docent tour while here. So much great info. Ours was at 1:30- not sure if it's the same time everyday. Bring your badge if you are military or first responder. Huge savings- drops it down to $14 I didn't see the sign til later, but felt the tour was worth the regular admission We popped in due to a storm- so glad we did. They also have a great gift store. Hubby bought several shirts he was happy about. They also were doing a tour for the boys and girls club while we were there. The kids were really into the tour/ they had a great guide. They also offer theme parties here. There's a water bottle filling station by the restrooms- if you forget your bottle you can purchase a water bottle for $2 each. You will want to spend time here- so don't forget to hydrate and wear good walking shoes read more
First of the summer concert series and the Eagles tribute band, Life in the Fast Lane, was amazing!! Although the information suggested low back beach chairs, most people were in higher chairs, so it was a little difficult to see, but the acoustics were great!. The band was excellent, and the venue was good. They could have cleaned off the outside chairs, prior to the event, as there were cobwebs and tree sap all over them. There were three food trucks, and a full-service bar. There was an array of food (burgers/grilled cheese, donuts, and jerked chicken). Unfortunately, the burger and grilled cheese truck ran out of propane, very early, so there was an extended wait for food, while they waited for another propane bottle to arrive. Overall, a great event! If you're looking for a beautiful location on the river to chill and enjoy an outdoor concert, this is the spot! We will definitely purchase more tickets! read more
My family is a big fan of vintage cars, and the National Automobile Museum in Reno has a great collection. It's a great place to walk around, and the staff is always willing to answer questions or tell you the stories behind the cars. It's located right off the river and has plenty of parking. I recommend it! read more
Pro's: Wow...did not have any idea how cool it would be inside this museum. TONS of cars but there for an event, so will review this as an event venue. Very fair bar prices. Con's: Seems the sound system could be upgraded...hard to hear the MCs on the mic. Go back?: Absolutely...for the cars, next time! More... I attended a show here with the Reno Blues Society featuring an opening by the Jason King Band and then Tommy Castro and The Painkillers. Talk about up-close-and-personal...easy to dance right in front of the musicians and really get into it! read more
Free museum day was a huge hit. There were literally 100's of people here for the entire time we toured the museum. Clean, well organized and there are signs to inform us what we were seeing. There are new things to see since our last visit last winter. read more
I am so glad I became a member this year! I have attended some super fun events. One of them was buying Adam Carolla tickets and I spent $20 more for the meet and greet which 10x worth it! It was a lovely evening! They had a no host bar with a nice wine pour and three types of appetizers that were incredibly delicious. There was a very tiny cone filled with goodness. Like a chicken maple waffle. I can still taste it! Adam was a very nice man like you had known him for ever! I loved that he bought the Paul Newman car collection and loaned it to the National Automobile museum for a temporary display for all of Reno/Sparks and tourists to enjoy! One of my favorite exhibits. If your VIP you get to enter first so we had upfront seats and the opening comedian was hysterical. It was a nice opening for Adam! He was great just as I expected. I laughed and laughed. The entire evening was special, a night to remember! I can't wait for the next event. read more
While in Reno for a couple of days and wanting to explore, I discovered The National Automobile Museum was located there. Since I drive a car, I immediately had something in common with it so I made a visit earlier this week. It's located near downtown and has its own free parking lot. I believe an adult admission was $16. Outside, it kind of looks like a modern Porsche dealership with its silver color and rounded exterior facade. Inside it's quite an impressive car collection. The museum consists of 4 galleries housing automobiles from the past. From the late 1800's to about the 1960's. I thought all of the galleries were interesting but my favorites were the first two showing the first cars of the 1890's thru the 1920's The specimens that they had on display were immaculate. The storyboards in front of each vehicle gave thorough explanations of each auto. I wish most of them were written in larger letters for easy reading. I especially enjoyed looking at all of the hood emblems that were on cars back then from Rolls Royce to Chevrolet, In Gallery 4 there were movie cars. One was a white Cadillac used by Elvis and another was a first generation Corvette given to John Wayne that he gave to friend and co star Ward Bond. Of course they have a small gift shop if you are interested. This is an excellent automobile collection and museum that you should visit. Budget about 2 hours. read more
8 months ago
This was a good curated collection of automobiles. It had carriage cars to modern sports cars. The 5 galleries are well organized with surprise vehicles along the way! They set up displays around more famous vehicles to give context to what you're looking at! The collection is extensive, with beautiful RRs to the Mystery Machine ! Good staff and clean facilities. read more
8 months ago
We love coming here!! Had an absolute blast with Scooby Doo and the gang. The old school cars(model t, Ford, studerbaker) were so pretty and shiny. I always forgot how incredibly large the vehicles were back then. I know they loved riding in luxury. They also had the Jurassic park,the batman(from the 50s show) motorcycle with the side car. So much to look at plus the movie theatre to enjoy! We have came here before to see Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. That was an awesome trip too. read more
I'm actually not a car enthusiast, but I had heard a lot good reviews about this museum, so I decided to drop by. Parking was not easy for me especially since the cars in the lot are huge, so I had to be extra careful. I lucked out and was able to get a good spot. Admission was $15 per person. The volunteer who took care of that was very nice and informative on what to expect in the museum. The museum is massive and has plenty of space to walk around. It was fun to see the cars from different eras. I enjoyed seeing the older forms of vehicles. Older cars are very flashy and attention seeking. Overall, I highly recommend this museum even if you don't care about cars. It's fun to see the different forms of vehicles and how they have evolved over the years. read more
4 months ago
A neat museum, even for someone who doesn't have a big interest in cars. The exhibits were well maintained and the staff were all friendly! If you are in town looking for something to do, it is worth a stop. read more
10 months ago
We definitely recommend you come and enjoy a walk here it's so very worth it and fun ! We visited this Museum over the weekend, front desk was very nice, they have complimentary strollers to use while you're there, and there is 5 car galleries . While we stopped to use the restroom and breastfeed baby we got to have a great conversation with the gift shop lady, spoke about places to visit, she mentioned about she went on the road with her dad to the Grand Canyon, she recommended some places in yellow stone. We talked about gift shop items, she was so nice and my mommy brain forgot her name. We really enjoyed walking and admiring all the cars, they have some vehicles used in movies too which was so cool to see, (we are ghost rider fans ) so that was amazing, you can see the wear on them ! my favorite part was the photo opportunity they have set up with one vintage car, we really enjoyed it and took so many pictures Also favorite part was the president speech prop we played and gave speeches and it was funny and cool ! Getting to play in the kids interactive area as an adult is cool too ! We stopped by the gift shop on the way out to buy a couple of memory items , a beautiful Reno mug , key chain, a sticker and a magnet. read more
Very neat museum! I spent about an hour here, but it can definitely take closer to 2 hours if you take the time to read all the descriptions. Theres around 4-5 exhibit rooms, covers auto history from the very beginning to motorsports to a select few Hollywood cars. read more
Perhaps one of the top five car museums in the world. Focusing mainly on American market cars, the National has an enormous number of early 1900's vehicles, all in good shape and well displayed. Really shows how much the manufacturers back then emphasized style and flair. The badges alone are worth the price of admission. read more
1 year ago
Amazing!!! Beautiful cars with lots history !! This particular day they were doing a special car show with multiple dates throughout the summer!!! From the first automobile to the fast & the furious there is surely a car you will admire. Staff was amazing!!! read more
1 year ago
Was here at the beginning of the month for work/travel event. There were a surprising number of rooms and areas for conference, presentations, staging, etc. Totally pleasantly surprised! I think I swung by at least 4-5 times in a single week! Loved it. There's areas that model after 50s/60s diner vibes, interactive center, auto body shop, and of course LOTS AND LOTS of cars! Staff was super knowledgeable and I appreciated seeing each person was willing to jump in and help when needed. Thanks for an amazing experience! read more
This is a pretty cool thing to see in Reno if you are ever in town. Tickets are $16 a person with discounts for seniors and first responders. They have four galleries generally organized in chronological order starting with the oldest cars and ending with cars featured in famous movies and race cars. We opted not to do the docent tour which is included in the ticket but each car had a description of some history and fun facts. We saw replicas of the Ghost Rider bikes, Barbie car, etc. read more
First off we were greeted by a lovely friendly gentleman who was kind enough to give us a quick run down of the place. Hubby LOVES cars, so why not have a quick stop at this classical car & Harley Davidson museum. RR,Ford,Chevy,Mercedes,Buicks, just to name a few popular well-known brands. There were cars and motorcycles used in movie props Jurassic Park,MIB,Barbie,Ghost Rider to name a few. Also a fun selfie center with clothing and car prop that was fun! Oh and a fun hands on play area for the kids, hubby and I also played like the grown kids we are and had a ball. There is also a theater located inside that show different historical events every hour. Highly recommend for car lovers or not it's a nice,fun, educational spot something will definitely catch your eye. read more
I have been living in Reno for over 30 years, and I have just discovered the National Auto Museum. I never went because I'm not a huge fan of cars, but there's so much more to do! I love movies and they have a huge room of cars from movies along with other memorabilia to browse and awe at. Including back to the future, Ghostbusters, Barbie, and much more. And they have a large movie theater room where they host events or you can rent. I'm excited for their Superhero Day coming up on 2/15/25 as they are showing The Incredibles. Their outdoor space is expansive and so pretty. And they have a Disney/Pixar Cars themed birthday party room with life-sized Mater and Lightning McQueen vehicles. My kids love coming here, currently 5 & 2.5. There is a large kids area with a ton of interactive games, Lego car building, life-size car building, and more. The kids area is so clean and safe. The restrooms are close by and there is also a very cute 50s style dining area to take a break to eat lunch or a snack right outside the kids area. And also, kids five and under are free! The museum is always putting on really fun events for members and non-members alike. And their memberships are the least expensive in town, which makes it even more enticing to come knowing that the museum just wants people to explore and learn and have a nice time together. And you can definitely see that by their staff. Every single museum staff member or volunteer has been exceptionally nice and even recognizes us when we come in even though we just became members a few weeks ago. read more
Yesterday at the Free Museum Day took some pictures of the visiting Plymouth "Air Radial" which has been flying around the show circuit, picking up awards and even offers of a reality show based around the Corns family business in Colorado. Signed up for an annual family pass. read more
2 years ago
Came here for a school field trip and it was awesome! Always seen it driving through downtown but never been. It was an easy drive off the freeway and lots of ample parking. Our class had a tour guide who told us lots of interesting historical facts and stories tied to the cars. Each area was nicely organized by times or themes. We ended our tour in the new kids area which gave the kids ways to explore and play all things cars like legos car racing which was a huge hit. So many different cars to see with so much information to learn about for both kids and adults! read more
1 year ago
Hey folks been going to Reno for many years however I am embarrassed to say I finally got a chance to visit the National Automobile Museum. And I have to say I was like a kid in a candy shop . The volunteers that worked at this place a huge shoutout you're absolutely fantastic. The vehicles are amazing I just don't have another word to use. The history behind each vehicle on display is both educational and detailed. So many vehicles on display I did take a picture of them all so jump in your vehicle and enjoy the great ride and visit this place. Have fun. read more
2 years ago
Well maintained, staff is friendly, clean and well organized. A must see for any car enthusiasts, engineer or mechanic! Super chill event to do on a Sunday. Also noticed several event areas including one for a kids party! read more
Family fun, so much to see. Worth the visit. If you're looking for a family friendly place with a large collection of awesome cars this is it! I first went to the National automobile museum a few weeks ago for a yelp event and purchased a family pass. So worth it! Elite tip: if you're a local or think you're going to be back more than once the family pass is an amazing deal! Each exhibit hall has a great collection of varying vehicles. From pop culture cars to classics, there's something for everyone. The exhibits are clean and there are many opportunities for photos. I haven't been here for other holidays but I'm assuming they will decorate accordingly. There's even an immersive hands on kids area. The staff here are outstanding! Super friendly and knowledgeable. No question I will be back for multiple visits in the future! read more
What an absolute treasure of a museum! The history of the automobile is shown in all its glory from the 1890s through the present. Each car is unique and looks as if it just rolled off the factory floor. They even have a display with cars from the movies! This is a great place if you're a resident, visitor or if you have visitors and want to take them somewhere besides a casino read more
Visited for a Yelp Elite event, but this portion of the review is just for the museum. My 3.5 year old loved it here! We had a blast looking at all the cool cars and playing in their kids area. My kiddo loved the racetrack and spent forever building different Lego cars to send down the track over and over. He also liked the design your own car computer game which then drives on to a big TV screen for all to see! There was a cool area for older kids too where you can build with plastic bolts, nuts, wooden boards, and make whatever your brain can imagine. We loved looking at the old cars, checking out the movie memorabilia, and browsing the gift shop. There is lots of movie memorabilia that kids recognize like Jurassic Park and Onward. The gift shop had tons kids options as well. There is a movie theatre that you can stop in and watch whatever they have playing if you want a few minutes to sit and relax. The best part... kid under 5 are free! read more
Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend a Yelp event here at the incredible National Automobile Museum. We were greeted outside the building by our Yelp friends and greeted again at the museum's entrance by museum employees. We received a gift bag and proceeded to walk throughout the automobile collection. From the beginning of automobile industry to the classic cars collection owned by the rich and famous which included vehicles previously owned by President John F. Kennedy, Elvis, Sammy Hagar, and many other celebrities. I took a break from walking for a delicious (on the house) breakfast provided by the two super nice guys representing Chihuahua's restaurant. The breakfast included a bowl of delicious Mexican Pozole, a pork taco, an enchilada, and beans. Soon after breakfast, I received a nice Yelp cup filled with delicious Hot Chocolate. If you are living here in Reno and you have never visited the National Automobile Museum, you are missing out. If you are visiting Reno, this place should be included in your Things to Do list. Thank you Yelp and Michael T. for putting this great event together for us. read more
Take a step back in time to revisit all the progress made in the automobile industry! This place is bigger than I thought and we'll maintained. The collection and condition of cars is incredible. Sad to say that I'm a local and had never been here before. I also had zero idea of what was on site. I had recently finished Paul Newman's memoir and was surprised to find out this is the home for Adam Corolla's collection of Paul Newman's race cars as well. They even had an interactive section for the kiddos to play as well. This place holds an amazing collection of cars and I would highly recommend seeing it for yourself. read more
Today we brought the whole family to partake in a Yelp event. It was my first one ever! We have been to the Museum before several years ago and there have been many noticeable changes. The educational learning center was so cool, my kids thoroughly enjoyed the interactive games, Lego racers and building center. You can't do a review without mentioning the cars, this time we got to see a 24k Gold plated Deloreon, a replica of the van from Onward, the motorcycles from a Ghost Rider and so much more. The staff was super helpful as we forgot our stroller for our toddler and they had one on hand for us to use. We greatly appreciate all the helpful folks there. The Yelp event itself was really fun, it was nice to meet the community manager Michael and many other Yelpers. I look forward to hopefully being invited to more events soon. read more
My family took me here because they know I love old and classic cars. This museum did not disappoint. They had cars from the very beginning to the present and it was organized perfectly. Aside from the cars, they had the sweetest dogs and cats that people were able to pet, feed, and adopt. The cars were beautiful and they had chances for folks to adopt cars within the museum. Best auto museum I've been to thus far. Also, they are celebrating Veterans on Mondays and have a veterans discount at all times. read more
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