Fasten your seatbelts and take a ride in a DeLorean time machine back to the past at the National Automobile Museum.
At this cleverly designed museum, walk down the "streets" and hop from gallery to gallery laid out in chronological order and marvel at a collection of cars dating to the 1800s to present day, watching the most impactful human creation evolve, with each collection advancing and transforming.
The story of the National Automobile Museum all started when Bill Harrah, a pioneer in the gaming industry known for his casinos and hotels, passed away and left a collection of some 1,400 vehicles behind.
Holiday Inn jumped at the opportunity to take over Harrah's collection, and before having the chance to auction the cars off, the city of Reno stepped in with a proposal - use part of the collection to start a museum and preserve the history and beauty of Bill's legacy. That vision came to life, and today, it's known as the National Automobile Museum.
The museum’s thoughtful layout, informative plaques, immersive themed displays, and pristine, beautifully restored classic vehicles create the perfect environment for wonder, nostalgia, and appreciation to flourish.
Not to mention all of the events that that bring the community together and keep the spirit of the museum alive.
I’ve been taking my family to this museum for years, and it’s been such a joy watching them grow, learn, and have fun with every visit. Over the years, I’ve run into the museum’s president several times. He’s always so cheerful and kind, and such an easy guy to talk to.
One time, during an event, he noticed how fascinated I was by the iconic DeLorean from Back to the Future and offered me a chance to step behind the ropes for a photo right next to it. Folks, that’s like snapping a picture with your favorite celebrity! I’ll never forget the day Phil helped make one of my Back to the Future dreams come true.
HOT TIP: Purchase an annual family membership to help keep this incredible museum thriving, and to have an amazing place to retreat to year round - rain, shine, or snow. Follow the museum on Instagram and subscribe to their newsletter (located all the way at the bottom of their homepage) to take advantage of great membership deals.
16 Reasons to Visit the National Automobile Museum
1. Immersive Displays - Thoughtfully designed exhibits bring history to life.2. Experience Automotive History - Learn in the perfect setting while having fun.
3. See iconic cars from Back to the Future, Titanic, Rebel Without a Cause, and more.
4. Daily Bill Harrah Presentation - Discover the museum’s origins in a 25-minute film.
5. Gift Shop - Find rare, out-of-print car books, antique toy cars, unique souvenirs, T-shirts, a penny press, and more.
6. Sit Inside a Model T - Costumes provided for fun photoshoots.7. Spot a well-crafted figurine of Yoda.
8. Amazing Volunteers & Staff - Passionate, knowledgeable, and always kind.9. Visitor Resources - Tourists can find helpful pamphlets near the restrooms.
10. Year-Round Special Events
11. Traveling Exhibits - Past displays include the history of motorcycles and Cars featuring Lightning McQueen and Mater.
12. Free Photo Booth - Snap a picture and send it to your phone or email.13. Halloween Fun Every Year - A safe and exciting trick-or-treat experience with carnival games, entertainment, and treats for a small fee.
14. Networking Events - Connect with like-minded people in a unique setting.
*Visit and explore the exhibits
*Attend special events throughout the year
*Shop at the gift store to support the museum
*Follow on Instagram &Facebook
*Host your special events here - weddings, banquets, seminars, and more (accommodates 60 to 1,200 guests, with catering available)
*Make a donation to help preserve history
*Free Parking
*Website - Packed with useful info.
*Docent Tours Available - Enhance your visit with guided insights.
*Tourist Pamphlets - Find info on Reno & nearby attractions near the restroom.
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