National Automobile Museum

Top 1% of attractions in Reno
8/10

What the experts agree on

Over 220 rare automobiles spanning a century of history, including Elvis's Cadillac, James Dean's Mercury, and the only surviving Buckminster Fuller prototype, displayed through immersive street scenes that captivate even non-car enthusiasts.

9 expert reviews

“an Elvis Presley Cadillac, a Mercury coupe driven by James Dean in the movie Rebel Without a Cause, and the experimental and still futuristic-looking 1938 Phantom Corsair, are all on display.”

– Fodor's

Frommer's Frommer's
"Travel back through time as you stroll through a century of automobiles." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Stylized street scenes illustrate a century’s worth of automobile history at this engaging car museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The impressive National Automobile Museumfeatures a 1936 Mercedes-Benz Roadster worth more than $3 million." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"I walked among one of a kind automobiles, like the Thomas Flyer that won the 1908 New York to Paris race, the first and only round-the-world race." Full review
Where Where
"This museum’s authentic walkthrough street scenes and four galleries showcase more than 220 antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"The only surviving prototype of Buckminster Fuller's revolutionary car. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"Even if you don't consider yourself an automobile aficionado, you'll want to make a stop at this museum, according to recent visitors." Full review
USA Today 10Best USA Today 10Best
10Best Winner
"Opened in 1989, the National Automobile Museum features more than 200 vehicles collected by Bill Harrah, founder of Harrah's Hotels and Casinos. Some of the featured cars include the 1907..." Full review



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