Memberships
You can support the museum by becoming a member or gifting a membership! Members support our education programs, events, and exhibits. Be a part of the exciting automotive community by joining today!
May 1 – 18
The Big Exchange is Back!
During The Big Exchange, your museum membership grants you free general admission to more than 60 museums across San Diego County. Not a member yet? Become one today!
Basic Annual Memberships
Becoming a member guarantees unlimited admission for one year, discounts on party rentals, seasonal reciprocal program with other San Diego County Museums, access to the library, a 10% discount to the museum store, and more!
Enhanced Annual Memberships
Enhance your membership by becoming a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Life Member. Enjoy all of the benefits of a Family Membership, plus additional museum rewards. Enhanced levels are tax deductible, minus the fair market value.
Bronze
All the benefits of a family membership, plus:
- 4 additional guest passes (6 total)
- Invited to exclusive museum events
- Discounts to special museum events
- Free registration to the Museum’s car rally
- Gift shop discount of 20%
- Reciprocal admission to museums belonging to NARM, ROAM, AMG, and NAAM
$250/year
Silver
All the benefits of a family membership, plus:
- 6 additional guest passes (8 total)
- Invited to exclusive museum events
- Discounts to special museum events
- Free registration to the Museum’s car rally
- Gift shop discount of 20%
- Reciprocal admission to museums belonging to NARM, ROAM, AMG, and NAAM
- Private tour with the CEO*
$500/year
Gold
All the benefits of a family membership, plus:
- 8 additional guest passes (10 total)
- Invited to exclusive museum events
- Discounts to special museum events
- Free registration to the Museum’s car rally
- Gift shop discount of 20%
- Reciprocal admission to museums belonging to NARM, ROAM, AMG, and NAAM
- Private tour with the CEO*
- Complimentary family membership to gift to person of your choosing
$750/year
The Podium Club
Our premier membership for passionate auto enthusiasts and collectors. Members enjoy exclusive access to private car collections, special travel experiences and events.
Plus, Podium Club members receive:
- 15 guest passes per year
- 50% off additional guest passes (at admissions desk only)
- 20% off private event bookings
- 20% off at the Museum Store (on site only)
- Parking pass for the Museum's back lot
$1,200/year
Our Members Enjoy Complimentary Admission
As a San Diego Automotive Museum Enhanced Family member, your benefits go beyond our doors. Through our reciprocal partnerships, you can enjoy complimentary admission at participating museums and organizations across the country.
Simply present your active membership card at the ticket desk of any participating location to receive admission benefits. Access may vary by institution and is typically valid for the member only, based on your membership level.
Explore the organizations below to see where your membership can take you.
Wheelhouse Credit Union Members
We offer special memberships to Wheelhouse Credit Union customers. Please have your password available. You will need it to gain access.
Corporate Memberships
Offer a great benefit for your employees! If you are a business and would like to reward your employees for their hard work, memberships are a great gift.