Museum Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm / Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm | The Museum will be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

VW Fever Hits the National Automobile Museum!

In partnership with The VDub Hub of Northern Nevada, the Museum is showcasing 25 privately owned Volkswagens in a colorful temporary exhibit featuring an assortment of favorites, including Beetles, Karmann Ghias, Squarebacks, Things, Buses, and a Meyers Manx. From iconic air-cooled classics to distinctive designs that helped shape generations of automotive culture, this special display celebrates the personality, variety, and enduring appeal of the Volkswagen brand.

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November 14, 2026

Bring Your Podcast to the Museum

We are thrilled to announce the availability of our podcast studio for private bookings, providing a creative and professional environment for audio creators and engaging storytelling. The studio offers distinctive backdrops for a wide range of productions, including automotive shows, personal projects, and more.

With top-tier recording gear and soundproofing, content creators can treat their listeners to an unforgettable audio experience surrounded by the beauty of automotive history.

Don't miss this opportunity to record your next episode surrounded by the beauty and history of the National Automobile Museum.

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Explore Our Exhibits & Experience Our rich History

New exhibits are offered to cover a variety of subjects, from theme car displays to art and historical topics.

Join the National Automobile Museum

Join us in preserving a remarkable collection and sharing the story of one of the most significant inventions in our country’s history. All membership categories offer generous and valuable benefits. Membership fees are important in sustaining the Museum and a portion of almost all annual membership fees is tax-deductible.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

DRIVING FORCE MEMBERSHIP

ADOPT-A-CAR

CAR CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Events

Hold Your Next Special Event at the NAM

One of America’s most prestigious automobile museums is also Reno’s most unique event space and party venue for corporate training, luncheons, receptions, dinners, weddings, movie nights, birthday parties, or other special events.

EVENTS VENUE

Your support helps us preserve our great history.

Contributions from our community and car lovers worldwide made this Museum possible back in 1989. Since then, we have consistently ranked as one of the Top Three “Things to Do in Reno.”

Education

The National Automobile Museum offers Educational Programs

Teachers can use the Museum’s automobiles, artifacts and clothing displays as primary sources in teaching history, humanities and more. The history and culture of our society are woven throughout the stories of the automobiles.

Job Opportunities at The National Automobile Museum

The Events & Guest Services Coordinator plays a vital role in creating exceptional experiences for Museum guests, clients, volunteers, educators, and community partners.

Collecting and preserving the automobiles for future generations.

Our history museum opened in 1989, it was reported to have set the standard for automobile museums around the world. Since then, it has received many accolades and today it is recognized as one of the 10 Best Automobile Museums in the U.S.

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Visit our Store

The Museum Store has moved to a new location. It’s completely reorganized and packed with unique gifts and merchandise. There’s something for everyone! Stop in and visit the Museum Store today.

Preferred Vendors

The Shore Room

Airy, contemporary space offering a Mediterranean menu & views of the Truckee River

Location: 1 S Lake St, Reno, NV 89501

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1st Choice Automotive & Restoration

Family-owned and operated mechanic and restoration shop in Sparks, Nevada. Great service, quality workmanship.

Location: 850 Marietta Way, Sparks, NV 89431