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Honoring local veterans and active-duty servicemembers.
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San Diego's Premier Transportation Museum

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Groups and organizations must schedule their visit a minimum of two weeks in advance. See details.

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San Diego Automotive Museum Exhibitions
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Louie Mattar, San Diego Lowriders, International Motorcycles, Indian Motorcycles, Star Rides and so much more.
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San Diego Automotive Museum events, car meets, and other happenings.
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Plan Your Visit

Whether you are someone just curious about cars, an automobile enthusiast, or a serious car collector, we invite you to the San Diego Automotive Museum. We welcome our local residents as well as tourists visiting beautiful Balboa Park.

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ABOUT US
The story of the San Diego Automotive Museum.
OUR MISSION

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2080 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

In beautiful Balboa Park

Open Tuesday to Sunday
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
(Last admission @ 4:30pm)
Closed most Mondays

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Hoehn Motors Donates Sprinter Van to the San Diego Automotive Museum
Hoehn Motors Donates Sprinter Van to the San Diego Automotive Museum
Grizzly Bear Statues Return to Balbo Park
Grizzly Bear Statues Return to Balboa Park
Balboa Park Gains Two New Grizzly Bears
Balboa Park Gains Two New Grizzly Bears

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San Diego Automotive Museum
Every Car Tells A Story ...
The Mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum™ is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
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