Add to Our Collection
Over the San Diego Automotive Museum's past 30+ years, we have had the unique opportunity to display antique automotive memorabilia collected from the generous contributions of many thoughtful donors. Our collection and archive are thoughtfully curated to educate and engage our visitors.
We will accept the following objects to complement our collection:
Historic Documents
Mascots/Hood Ornaments
Mechanics’
Tools
Racing Suits and Memorabilia
Posters, Ads, and Signs
Photographs
Models
License Plates
And Many Other Artifacts!
Donate an Artifact
If you’d like to donate an artifact or piece of memorabilia, please complete the form below to begin the review process. To meet with a member of our curatorial team, email curatorial@sdautomuseum.org to schedule an appointment—no walk-ins, please.
All potential donations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure they align with the Museum’s mission to share the social and technological story of motorized vehicles. Acceptance depends on our ability to properly care for and preserve the item. Objects must be free of copyright restrictions.
Please note: the Museum does not provide appraisals.