Martin Auto Museum and Event Center — Attraction in Phoenix

Nestled at 4320 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306, the Martin Auto Museum and Event Center is a haven for automotive enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Here are five reasons why the Martin Auto Museum deserves an enthusiastic 5-star review:

Vintage Car Extravaganza: The Martin Auto Museum showcases an impressive collection of vintage cars that spans decades of automotive history. From classic roadsters to iconic muscle cars, the museum provides a visually stunning journey through the evolution of automobile design and engineering.

Immaculate Restoration Work: Each vehicle in the museum reflects meticulous restoration work. The commitment to preserving the authenticity and beauty of these classic cars is evident in the pristine condition of each vehicle, capturing the essence of the era it represents.

Interactive and Informative Exhibits: The museum offers more than just static displays. Interactive exhibits and informative displays provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the historical significance of each car. It's an educational and engaging experience for both seasoned car enthusiasts and casual visitors.

Event Center Extravaganza: Beyond being a museum, the Martin Auto Museum doubles as an event center. The versatile space is perfect for car shows, private events, and gatherings, adding a dynamic element to the overall experience and making it a hub for automotive enthusiasts in the community.

Passionate and Knowledgeable Staff: The staff at the Martin Auto Museum are not just caretakers; they are passionate experts with a wealth of knowledge about the vehicles on display. Their enthusiasm adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the museum visit, as they eagerly share insights and stories about the cars.

My visit to the Martin Auto Museum was a thrilling journey back in time, surrounded by the beauty and craftsmanship of classic automobiles. The museum's commitment to preserving automotive history and providing an immersive experience makes it a must-visit destination for anyone with a love for cars and nostalgia. Whether you're a car aficionado or simply appreciate the beauty of vintage vehicles, the Martin Auto Museum offers a revved-up adventure that leaves a lasting...

I was thinking it would be ho-hum but I was floored! From the outside, it doesn't look like much- but I spent 4 hours there. Outside, there's plenty of parking, along with accessible spots- and it's a one-story museum. There was just so much to see.

When you first enter, to the side, there are some more historic cars and then in front is a more futuristic car with light up tires and a Transformers statue nearby along with other vehicles. From there, you are in the main show room where there were at least 5 rows of cars. The cars range from the 1930s, 1960s, 1990s, and 2000s. They even have luxury cars like Rolls Royce and Ferrari. What's nice is the cars that aren't roped off and don't have the "locked door" sticker on them- I'd say about 70% - you can open the door and sit inside. It's so cool to get that first-hand experience of sitting in historic car or even a luxury car, and look around the interior and the dash. A few cars also have the engine hood up so you can take a look at that. I also thought it was interesting how they showed some interesting car doors like butterfly doors, engine hoods that open the opposite way, etc; they even had one car where it was "dissected" and there was a mirror underneath so you could see how it works. Each exhibit also has a detailed interpretive sign. They really did put lot of effort into curating this.

Besides the main room, on the right side when you enter, there's also a display room with model cars and next to it are more historic cars and racing cars, and they also have a historic car repair shop. Towards the back, they have older trucks, wagons, and tractors. The museum also has a free game room with basketball and other arcade games you can play. There's also a small library with books you can read and a carousel as well as a gift shop.

So much to see!...

This is truly a hidden gem! I pass it all the time on the way home from work and I've been saying that I was going to go for months and months. Never had the chance to until now plus I didn't think it was going to be that big of a deal.... oh, was I wrong about that!!! This place is AMAZING!!!! If you love cars... you are going to never want to leave! Even if you don't care much for cars, this place is fascinating, wonderful, historic, nostalgic with not only the cars but the gas pumps, the diner chairs, old juke boxes, and so so so much more!! I thought this place was small but it's NOT.. it's a great size with A LOT of beautiful cars there.

I loved it and so did my 8 year old son. He wants to go back again and again and again!!!!

The people are phenomenal! They are friendly, welcoming, courteous, and they love what they do,.. and they have some really incredible stories to tell. They are the best and so is there museum!! YOU MUST GO HERE!!!!

They ask a $10 donation for adults and children get in free. The donations are not a must but if you come by here... give them the donation! It's well worth the money and it helps this place out tremendously. They are the nicest people I have met!!!

I'm going back again this week and I can't wait... my son can't either!! We want to see some of the things we didn't get a chance to today!! There is so much to see.... the photos I'm posting doesn't even come close to how much more they have!!! Trust me.. go here! You will not regret it!!

It's fun for one.. it's even more fun with the whole family!!!! Too much to say about this place, you've got to see it to believe it! Oh and the NASCAR here? That's Jeff Gordon's!! He raced that car!!! That's right, all the cars here are the...