National Automobile Museum

Wow! We were excited about seeing this place, but had no idea how encompassing and incredible the collections and it were. So many things to see. So many incredible stories. Cannot recommend the docent tour that starts at 1:30 PM daily enough! Our tour guide was excellent. Very informative and brought things to life in a chronological history. It was a great experience. You’ll need lots of time to explore all of the galleries. Well worth it!!!

Beneath Reno’s sky so wide and clear, The National Automobile Museum draws near. A dazzling world of steel and chrome, Where every car feels like home. From vintage rides of days gone past, To sleek machines built to last, Each gleaming hood, each polished wheel, Whispers stories time can’t steal. Elvis’s ride, a shining star, And racecars built to speed afar, Classic curves and engines roar, Legends live forevermore. Kids laugh and play, exploring all, In this grand museum’s hallowed hall, Where history and passion meet, And every visit feels complete. So come and see this treasured place, A shining gem in Reno’s space, Where wheels turn dreams into art, And car lovers find their heart.

The National Car Museum is a phenomenal destination! Even as someone who isn’t a huge car enthusiast, I was captivated by the impressive collection. Each vehicle is displayed with detailed plaques outlining its unique history, manufacturing origins, historical uses, and original cost. The 1938 Phantom Corsair in Gallery 4, valued at over $2 million as of April 2025, is a showstopper! From movie cars to race cars, emergency vehicles, and fire trucks, there’s something for everyone. This non-profit museum, closely tied to the Harrah Casino and Resort, also features an amazing children’s play area, making it a great spot for those with kids or grandkids. I spent over two hours here, and the time flew by. Two thumbs up for anyone interested in automotive history—you won’t be disappointed!

Very expansive museum with 4 big galleries full of vintage cars. Definitely give yourself time as there is plenty to see. Great location adjacent to the river with plenty of parking and clean restrooms.

they have 4 different area divided into years the car were made starting from 1890. for bonus there’s hollywood section and actual f1 race car. if you like automobile you will love this place✌️

More than 5 stars, 15 dollar admission, which is really worthy for the visit to this automobile museum. All different kinds of automobiles of different era and detailed info. If anyone visit Reno, this must be the place that everyone must show up.

We stopped by to visit the National Auto Museum while in Reno, NV and what an amazing display of cars! The staff was wonderful and the lay out of their building was perfect! I've never seen so many old cars in one spot (pre-1940's)! Well done and well worth a visit if you are in the area!

Amazing something you must experience if you're in the Reno Nevada area it's not just gambling in Reno take the time to relax and enjoy the history of automobiles you will enjoy this take my word for it I guarantee that you'll love it if your you're into cars

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

We visited this museum and highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. If you're interested in history and cool cars, you'll find plenty to enjoy here.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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.

A great place to spend a couple of hours here at the museum... hundreds of cars to look at and great for kids... Cars from the 1900s to present day, cars used in movie sets and racing Car enthusiasts will love it here!

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.

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.

My family and I tend to come to Reno for vacation but we wanted to look up something different to do. My dad is really big on cars so when I saw this museum I knew this would be a great choice. It definitely was! The museum was so clean and organized. There's so much information on all the cars that are there. I enjoyed also being able to see some of the engines and how they looked when they ran. The rooms were organized in a unique way and it felt like traveling in time. If you have someone with you that loves cars or if you love cars yourself I highly recommend this place!

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.

Amazing for any automobile lover! I love how they setup the exhibits like old American streets and neighborhoods. The cars are amazing (that golden DeLorean!) and the aesthetics and nostalgia is on point. Definitely worth it, a must stop in Reno.

We visit Reno often. First time at the Auto Museum. The detail here is amazing. The Museum itself is set up like a small town. So nostalgic. Lots of history of not only cars but the eras themselves. Cars way back to the 1800s. My favorite area was cars from movies. The plagues about each car has so much information. We were there for over 3 hours. The gentleman who checked us in said to hold onto your receipt and you can come back anytime the same day. If they had lunch for sale we would have stayed longer. Maybe they do in the summer. Free parking. If you stay at downtown hotels you can walk. Vroom Vroom.

The Nat'l Automotive Museum is a step back in history. A portion or 250 cars of Bill Harrah's collection was eventually acquired by a foundation to start this auto museum. Paul Newman's collection of racing cars were donated to this museum too. You can see the movie, "Ghostrider's" motorcycles here too. I have that DVD. Frank Sinatra and Pres. Kennedy's cars are displayed too. There are historical auto documentary movies shown in the theater too. I highly recommend you visit this great museum in Reno. There is free parking and a bus stop across the street.

Hey hey it's a Birthday. We just had my grandsons birthday here and I was totally impressed! They set up a private area with lots of room. They decorate and supply tables, chairs and table covers! You arrange your own food. They give you VIP access to the kids fun zone for 30-45 minutes and unlimited use for your guest to the museum! The price is more than amazing and way better than some other options in town! The service was outstanding AND they clean up! Bonus! Book your next children's Birthday here!

This is a fantastic way to spend a few hours in Reno. While, frankly, the museum pales in comparison to the original Harrah's car museum, that's been gone since the 80's and ain't never coming back. But many of the cars in this collection are from that original Harrah's collection and each is maintained to a pristine standard. The layout is awesome, starting in the late 1800's and winding through four (or five, depending on how you count them) galleries, ending in the modern era. This layout illustrates the evolution of automobile standards, from the time when steam, gasoline, and electric competed to the modern day. Admission fees are reasonable and every staff member I met treated me like an old friend. Pro Tip: Most days there's a docent-led tour at 1:30. It lasts around 90 minutes and it's totally worth the time, as you'll get a ton of inside information and trivia that you won't get any other way. Highly recommended!

Wonderful small representation of autos throughout the ages including a sample of the Harrah's collection

My favorite museum in Reno. There are so many cars to see. I LOVED that the cars are placed in chronological order so I can see the evolution. I took my Dad who loves cars and my 20 month old toddler who's lately started showing an interest in cars. Both LOVED it. I'm very excited for the kids area to open later this month. Kids under 5 are free. There is a discount for seniors and veterans.

I am not much of a car guy but was still absolutely blown away by all the different cars in this museum. Cars from all types of brands and different eras each telling its own story. All the staff at the museum is very welcoming and knowledgeable on the museum and cars inside of it. I learned a lot of cool things that I was not expecting. They also had a large area that looked like it could hold big events which would be an awesome location for such things. Highly recommend if you are visiting Reno or just want something fun to do.

I was here for the Holiday Blood Drive on 12/19/2024. All of the staff was wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised with a $10 gift card to the NAM Gift Shop and some Christmas Socks. How special is that!

I've been wanting to go here since I moved to Reno 10 years ago but for whatever reasons I never got here until now. Thank you YELP! I've been to a few shows and museums and really didn't know what to expect. I'm happy to be able to say that this is one of the best collections I've ever seen. When we walked in the gentleman at the counter greeted us with a big welcome. He detailed the layout, made a few suggestions for how to get around and sent us on our way. I love the way the vehicles are displayed. And how much info is provided for most of them. And how well they are maintained. Absolutely amazing. So many great memories! I've been a car nut since the 60's and while my first car wasn't on display there were lots more that reminded me of my high school days. If you haven't been here you really should check it out. And bring the kiddos. Lots of fun for all.

We went there for the first time for the Yelp event! It was such a cool place. So many cars and so much history. We also saw a kids birthday party happening in a side room, that's a cool option. There's also a big kids section for them to run around in. Definitely recommend as a family outing.

Been spending A Lot of time here the last few months and I must say I really truly love this place. It's a GD national treasure. Phil has my dream job!! But seriously Phil and team you're incredible, everyone is so happy and helpful and you can see they truly love the museum, the mission and everything else.

This place was emotional for me and it was my first time! It's a beautiful display of the most important invention in human history. They have every car you'd want to see and more. It felt like Disney land with the themes of each room! Highly recommend

Me and my daughter came here for the Yelp Elite event and from the moment we parked we were greeted with such enjoyment!! My daughter got to ride in the Ghostbusters Vehicle and try on the backpack which she loved. When we walked in the doors the staff was so friendly and pointed us in the directions of all the things happening. The cars they have there are all beautiful!! They have cars from times I didn't even know cars existed! They take great care of them all and the amount they have can have you there for hours! They have a spot for kids birthday parties and the kids can actually interact with stuff and even put tires on a little play car, build race cars, work in a play shop, and race with your body! We will be back again for my husband to experience this. Thank you Yelp for giving us this experience!

This place! What a sweet gem in Reno! The vehicles in themselves are worth the visit, but the charm of the building and the amazing history posted for each automobile make me want to return again and bring others. If you have not been to this unbelievable treasure...plan your trip soon!

Very fun and family friendly. We had loads of fun. Especially like the photo booths. Lots of opportunities to take great pics. My grandson enjoyed everything from start to finish. The rides in the Jurrasic and Ghostbusters vehicles was the all time favorite. From the food to the hot cocoa station , our day could not have been better.

Gayle and I were here the other evening to attend The Nevada Independent for IndyTalks: A conversation with Governor Joe Lombardo. Gayle and I enjoyed the format, learned more about our Governor, and confirmed the politician's skill for talking a lot, but not really saying anything. The event was on a stage set up in Gallery 4, while the audience of around 300 sat around various tables in groups of 8. We were comfortable, had decent sight lines to the stage and projections screens, and sat in the back so we could leave early (which we did). Outside parking was free, but limited. However, street parking was close and an easy walk in (and past a small group of housing advocate protesters). I left wondering of Michael T. had ever tried to stage a Yelp Elite event here, as there's plenty of room within the multitude of very cool cards. The big bonus from this event was having almost total access to the Museum. We didn't even know this place existed before, and what a pleasant surprise it was. Gayle and I probably had about 45 minutes between checking in and sitting down, and we used every minute of it to admire this multi-slice version of automotive history. My 95 year-old Dad is a car buff, and he would just love this place. Individual memberships start at $40, although the Museum was hawking special $1000 levels at the event, thinking that there were more than a few "Whales" in the audience. Gayle and I will be back, most likely with out-of-town friends in tow. There's lots of shiny object here and about an hour here should do it for a decent walk-through with stops. However, if you're a true believer, it will take much longer, with docents who are as excited and knowledgeable as you might be.

One of my favorite spots in Reno. The owner is really nice and always friendly. There are free tours with the purchase of your ticket. Hours vary, so check their site for details. I believe they are volunteers that give the tours, but our guide was full of information. They have a kids zone area as well that look engaging. They also do numerous events (We have attended a comedy show, horror movie featuring local talent among others.) This is just a cool spot to check out, even if you're not a car enthusiasts.

My son and I had a great morning enjoying the many awesome vehicles at the Reno National Automobile Museum. We visited 4 different large galleries with everything from the first cars from the late 1890s to vintage Packards, Rolls Royce's, Lincoln's, Chryslers, Fords and many brands most people haven't heard of as they are long lost to history. The collection is the legacy of casino magnate Bill Harrah who collected many exotic and interesting vehicles. My favorite gallery was the Cars of the Stars the includes Elvis Presley's white Cadillac, a 1960 Lincoln Limosine of JFK, cool motorcycles and choppers, Frank Sinatra's Ghia and a 1981 DeLorean LK, Sport Coupe (Gold Plated). They have also had visiting exhibits including the 1960s TV show Batmobile and the Back to the Future DeLorean. There's also F1 race cars including Lewis Hamilton's winning car and Paul Newman's Porsches from the 1980s. There's also F1 cars including Lewis Hamilton's winner from a few years ago and Paul Newman's fleet of Porsches from the 1980s and 90s. There's also F1 museum is really well organized and there's a kids section with a bunch of fun activities for littler one. There's also a birthday party area where you can have a party for 12 for only &325. It's a great outing for all kids - young and old- and it brings smiles to every who visits. It's also centrally located near the center of downtown Reno and Riverwalk and just a block's walk from the Renaissance hotel.

Absolutely amazing automobile museum! I always wanted to visit for months. As soon as I got off the plane I rushed right over and luckily I was staying at the Renaissance close by. They offer a $5 discount if you show your hotel key which is nice. They were also able to do split payments. I had two hours before they closed to check everything out and wish I had more time. When you enter the museum is jaw dropping with so many historical vehicles and beauty. I enjoyed exploring all the cars and reading about them in the small time I had. I hope to take my dad here one day. The only thing I didn't like was that they were setting up for a private event the entire time I was there and I felt like a nuisance. But I paid to enter and have an experience here... People seemed rude as they were working and I had to walk around them as they were setting up. I feel like it would've been more professional to set up for a private event after business hours. I felt rushed as they started vacuuming and a worker telling me twice that they were closing in 20 minutes after I just heard them make the announcement. Oh well... I will still return for the beauty of the historical automobiles.

Cars was playing. We saw many different and motorcycles. Everyone was so nice and kids were free the day we went.

Pretty impressive number of vehicles from the late nineteenth century and beyond. Daily tours are available.

I went to the National Automobile Museum for a summer concert series. The ticket was only $5 dollars and the band was amazing. It was Garrat Wilkin and the Parrot Heads. The concert venue was behind the museum and are was well maintained and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I'm plan on going back when I have time to actually visit the museum.

There are so many amazing cars! We took the tour and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and it was a lot of fun! I would definitely recommend it for any car lovers.

I am so glad to have had the opportunity to visit the National Automotive Museum, and here is a hot tip; if you are a Washoe County library card holder, you can download a 2 for 1 admission discount through "Discover and Go" on the library site. Came here on a weekday and it was mildly busy. The exhibit is mainly cars donated by Harrah's Casino (Bill Harrah). The cars are old, but pristine. Amazing restoration and maintenance. I have lived in Northern Nevada since 2006 and have wanted to vit the museum for some time now. It is a big win. 4 large rooms full of cars. There is a gift shop for swag. You can spend a half a day or maybe more browsing the cars. If you want to take a break and leave for lunch, you can also return to view the rest of the exhibit. Even without a discount. Tickets are reasonable and the staff is very helpful!

We love this business! They just opened a new kids area and it is amazing. They are always changing out cars and hosting events so there's always something new to go back to. Management is very friendly and the workers are so helpful.

Very neat place. If you need to get out of the heat for a few hours this is the place to go. They have tons of cool cars to look at and they recently added an interactive area for kids.

What a fun place! So many more cats than I expected! The design is charming, like a little town. The cars are sorted into decades. It is very clean. There is a great area to dress up and take pics in a car.

I am only the latest of many attendees who just "discovered" this utterly fabulous automobile museum (actually, "blown away" and "mesmerized" are fully applicable). According to its website, it is considered one of the top five auto museums in the US and is in the top sixteen worldwide. There are over 200 vehicles from the 1890's, including Frank Sinatra's, Lana Turner's, and Elvis Presley's cars and, most ostentatiously, a Rolls Royce flawlessly made entirely out of copper. Wow! In addition to the cars, there are antique movie memorabilia and antique costumes which you can try on while photographing yourself in front of the older cars. One of the hallways is made to look like an old time Main Street with a movie theater. Lots of fun. Lastly, the museum has numerous conference rooms that can be booked for social events and which also have cars in them. What a fun way to party. I spent an entire Sunday afternoon at the museum and loved every minute. Have fun! Stuart M

This is one of my favorite museums in Reno and I never considered myself a car enthusiast. They have rotating exhibits and also one of the best collections of classic cars and Hollywood glam. The docents are always so friendly and knowledgeable. Bonus they have a FREE yes free photo station you can text and email pics. Pay and you can dress up and sit in a vintage vehicle.

Check before you travel as special events aren't always announced and I know how disappointing it can be to drive a couple hours for them to be "closed". As a "not-a-car-person" , its still is interesting to see the history and variety of vehicular examples. Take your s.o. or bff or out-of-towners if they love cars. This place is a go-to just because or special event. Not much changes, but they do have the occasional special exhibit or random cool event. Totally worth it every time. Try it out!!

What an awesome museum to have right here in Reno! I purchased a Groupon for an annual membership and am so glad I did. I already can't wait to come back! The museum is divided into five galleries that have different types of cars, including really old cars and more modern ones. One gallery is dedicated to "famous cars" (aka cars that starred in movies) and another is a rotating gallery. There is also a Tesla semi-truck on display! It was so cool to see all the vintage cars (I'm talking some of the first models from each manufacturer and cars that have been around since the early 1900s). I was so impressed with how well these cars have been maintained. The volunteers at the museum were also very knowledgeable and friendly. They provided us with lots of background knowledge on several of the cars. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at the National Automobile Museum and am looking forward to my next visit!