Museums in United States

Founded by Major General William Lyon, Lyon Air Museum is located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. The Lyon Air Museum exhibit is comprised of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles and related memorabilia, with emphasis on the defining event of the 20th century – World War II. Through captivating and thought provoking exhibits based in historical scholarship, visitors gain a better understanding of the important role the United States plays in shaping world history.

Opened in 2019 along with a display of 160 rare and classic automobiles, there’s a collection of vintage postcards, displays of antique automobile advertising, antique gasoline pumps and filling station signs, a collection of antique toy Pez dispensers, Matchbox cars, old Maine and early 20th century global license plates, and local Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel memorabilia.

First opened in 1994 by Founder Dick Marconi, this Museum displays an impressive 30 million-dollar collection of historical, exotic, and classic cars. The Marconi has one of the largest Ferrari collections in North America and is the only event space dripping in adrenaline.

The Marshall Steam Museum features the world's largest collection of operating Stanley steam cars, a 1914 Ford Model T, a 1916 electric car, and two 1930s Packards, plus the 1/8-size Auburn Valley Railroad with two coal-fired steam locomotives and a diesel-style train as well as Lionel electric trains display and so much more.

Created in 2005, the Martin Auto Museum is the brainchild of owner and founder Mel Martin. Mel saw a need to share a collection of vehicles that represent significant periods in automotive history. At the Museum, visitors can view history through the decades in this vast collection. There are a number of race cars and one-of-a-kind vehicles to excite any automotive, art or history enthusiast.

The Louis J. Mascaro Automotive Museum automotive enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view and photograph limited-production, high-performance cars that are in mint condition. These vehicles are part of one of the most premier private auto collections in the country.

Take a stroll down memory lane at the Macs Pride Farm Museum where visiting the past is fun! The museum is home to over 20 antique cars, including a 1920 McLaughlin, 1930 Lincoln, Model T's and Model A's.

Spanning three generations, this collection was started by the late Jack Mendenhall. Today, his passion – and collection – is carried on by his son and daughter in law, Mark and Vickie.

Here you can find:

• Gasoline Pumps & Globes
• Porcelain Gas, Oil, & Road Signs
• The Dry Lakes Racing Hall of Fame
• Race Cars & Racing Memorabilia
• License Plates
• Gas & Oil Items
• Buellton Historic Photos

The Museum was founded in 1998 with a mission to preserve firefighting history and promote fire safety and prevention. Located in Ypsilanti’s historic district, the Museum comprises the city’s original firehouse and an additional 12,000 square foot exhibit area. Displays within the Museum are filled with unique firefighting apparatus, hardware and history. The 12,000 square foot exhibit area houses a history of hand, horse and engine propelled fire fighting vehicles and equipment.