A living history of the automobile.

More than 200 classic cars, hot rods, and automotive stories under one roof in Glendale.

Explore the collection
207 vehicles

Martin Auto Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving more than a century of automotive design, from brass-era pioneers to American muscle and the imports that chased the future. One roof. Open to everyone.

Martin
Auto
Museum

General Admission · Glendale, Arizona

Admit One

$15General Admission

Under 5 freePlan your visit

Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pmClosed Monday

The Collection

A century in seven machines.

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1886Benz Motorwagen (Replica)Widely regarded as the world’s first automobile, steered by a tiller.01 / 07
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1934DeSoto Airflow SEAn aerodynamic pioneer shaped in wind tunnels, with input from Orville Wright.02 / 07
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1955Ford Thunderbird ConvertibleFord’s first two-seat tourer since 1938, and it outsold the Corvette.03 / 07
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1957Cadillac Eldorado BroughamHand-built luxury with a stainless-steel roof and suicide doors; only 400 made.04 / 07
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1963Chevrolet Corvette Split Window C2The one-year-only split rear window, dropped in 1964 over visibility.05 / 07
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1970Plymouth Roadrunner SuperbirdWinged aero NASCAR special, built for one year to keep Richard Petty.06 / 07
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2001Ferrari 360 SpiderAn all-aluminum chassis 40% stiffer than before, with a 395 hp 3.6L V8.07 / 07
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Mel Martin, founder of the Martin Auto Museum, on the museum floor

The Founder

Our goal is to create a school to teach young kids how to restore old cars so the system doesn’t go away.

Mel MartinFounder
Great collection of cars!! If you're a car person you will love this place
Isaac Silva2 days ago
Was very clean and staff was friendly love the gaming room for the kiddos
Debbie Gallegos1 month ago
Outstanding collection of vehicles, both stock and modified.
Chuck Williams-Kirk3 months ago
Some great pieces here,a lot history and reference information to go with. Good for all ages
David Read3 months ago
Went here for my 2 year olds birthday and we all had a blast. Something for everyone.
colton kershner2 days ago
Great museum! Certainly worth the stop. The staff was also very kind.
Amanda Brown1 month ago
Outstanding experience! Excellent space, more cars than I imagined. Blown away!
Albert Reyes3 months ago
Super cool antique cars and race cars and it's a fun time imagining and going back in time! I miss those days...
Ron Strenger3 months ago
This is a cool place to go if you want to see classic vehicles :-). Our son loved it! He breathed it all in.
Heather5 days ago
If you're in the Glendale / Peoria area you have to go to this museum.
Brian Valley2 months ago
Beautiful collection of vehicles! Especially liked that they allow you to sit in many of them for pictures
Kathy Avery3 months ago
So freaking cool!!!!! I was shocked how cool this place is!!!!!!!
Shelley Ferraris4 months ago
Great collection of cars!! If you're a car person you will love this place
Isaac Silva2 days ago
Went here for my 2 year olds birthday and we all had a blast. Something for everyone.
colton kershner2 days ago
This is a cool place to go if you want to see classic vehicles :-). Our son loved it! He breathed it all in.
Heather5 days ago
Was very clean and staff was friendly love the gaming room for the kiddos
Debbie Gallegos1 month ago
Great museum! Certainly worth the stop. The staff was also very kind.
Amanda Brown1 month ago
If you're in the Glendale / Peoria area you have to go to this museum.
Brian Valley2 months ago
Outstanding collection of vehicles, both stock and modified.
Chuck Williams-Kirk3 months ago
Outstanding experience! Excellent space, more cars than I imagined. Blown away!
Albert Reyes3 months ago
Beautiful collection of vehicles! Especially liked that they allow you to sit in many of them for pictures
Kathy Avery3 months ago
Some great pieces here,a lot history and reference information to go with. Good for all ages
David Read3 months ago
Super cool antique cars and race cars and it's a fun time imagining and going back in time! I miss those days...
Ron Strenger3 months ago
So freaking cool!!!!! I was shocked how cool this place is!!!!!!!
Shelley Ferraris4 months ago

Venue Rentals

Events among thecollection.

Three rooms inside the museum, from the 500-guest Bristol Ballroom to an intimate 80-seat gallery. Every booking includes access to the collection, the courtyard and the carousel.

Spaces
03
Up to
500 guests
Largest room
12,500 sq ft
Bristol Ballroom prepared for a private event at Martin Auto Museum
Bristol Ballroom500 guests · 12,500 sq ftBest for galas, weddings and large receptions.
Mustang Room prepared for a private event at Martin Auto Museum
Mustang Room150 guests · 4,900 sq ftBest for receptions and corporate evenings.
Cadillac Room prepared for a private event at Martin Auto Museum
Cadillac Room80 guests · 2,500 sq ftBest for meetings, classes and small gatherings.
Every booking includes
  • Full museum collection
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Historic carousel

On the calendar

Upcoming Events

Community gatherings, museum programs and special dates worth planning around.

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  1. 5–6SEPSAT–SUN

    Labor Day Weekend at the Museum

    Spend the holiday weekend among more than 200 classic and collectible vehicles. A celebration of the workers, engineers and mechanics who put America on wheels.

    Holiday event9amRegular museum admission

    Event details
  2. 13SEPSUN

    Grandparents Day

    Bring the grandparents and take a trip through automotive history together, from the cars they remember to the ones the grandkids are seeing for the first time.

    Holiday event9amRegular museum admission

    Event details
  3. 16SEPWED

    Studebaker Anniversary Celebration

    A spotlight on the Studebakers in the collection and the story of one of America's legendary manufacturers, from 1852 wagons to the most distinctive cars of the 20th century.

    Museum event9amRegular museum admission

    Event details
  4. 19SEPSAT

    Car Show at the Martin Auto Museum

    A morning of cars, music, vendors and food trucks in the museum lot, hosted by Nancy Perry Productions. Custom awards, plus a dash plaque and T-shirt for the first 100 registered cars.

    Car show9am$20 per show car · spectators pay regular admission

    Event details

Plan Your Visit

Open to the public.

Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pmClosed Monday
4320 W. Thunderbird RdGlendale, AZ

Martin
Auto
Museum

General Admission · Glendale, Arizona

Admit One

$15General Admission

Under 5 freePlan your visit