Museums in United States

Founded in 1962, the Firehouse Museum occupies the former home of San Diego Fire Station No. 6, which now resides at First Avenue and B Street, the City Operations Building. The museum’s brick-and-mortar building in Little Italy features all manner of fire-fighting gear imaginable and pays tribute to fire marshals, chiefs, deputy chiefs, alarm dispatchers and battalions who have answered the call of duty.

The goal of the San Jose Fire Museum is to collect and preserve the history of the San Jose Fire Department - the first paid fire department in the country. As a result of that effort, the museum's collection contains over 27 pieces firefighting apparatus. These vehicles represent one of the most varied collections in the United States

UPDATE 2024: Since April, 2024 the museum is on "Hold" as it tries to secure a new location

"The mission of the Saratoga Automobile Museum is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. We celebrate the automobile and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts regarding the role of the automobile in New York State and in the wider world. In addition to technical and design aspects, our educational focus is on the past, present and future social and economic impact of the automobile "

Savoy Automobile Museum connects people to the cultural diversity of the automobile. Through changing exhibits, educational programs, and engaging experiences individuals have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty and history of automobiles. This world-class museum and showgrounds sits on approximately 37 acres in Cartersville, GA just off I-75, between Chattanooga and Atlanta. 

The Seal Cove Auto Museum is home to a world-class collection of early Brass Era cars. Tucked away in a metal building on a back road of Mount Desert Island, Maine, these automobiles represent the technology, design aesthetic, and lifestyle of the years between 1895-1917. Richard Paine, a passionate car collector, spent a lifetime buying and selling automobiles, and building this extraordinary collection. He established the non-profit Seal Cove Auto Museum to provide a place to keep and display these vehicles.

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center is a place of preservation, education, and celebration. The 80+ automobiles and artifacts in this collection conjure memories of a recent past filled with power. This power is unique to America and Southern California. The act of saving and preserving the specialties within these walls is near to our hearts, as is our commitment to helping those who need it most. 

One of the largest toy pedal car collections in Eastern Pennsylvania, 140 in all owned by and operated by Seiverling Museum, LLC. The Museum and Collection were started as early as 1991 by Richard and Ethel Seiverling, with 5 Classic cars and one pedal car, and in the next 15 years the collection has changed to 3 Classic cars and as high as 162 pedal cars from all over the world

Dedicated to the legacy of Carroll Shelby and the Shelby American Team, the Shelby American Collection celebrates the rich heritage of the world’s most famous racing cars. The unparalleled, one-of-a-kind, non-profit museum in Boulder, Colorado, is committed to serving as a resource for enthusiasts, collectors, history buffs – just about anyone interested in the 1960s automotive renaissance with its incredible array of drivers, visionaries and racing’s timeless works of art.

Located in Philadelphia, PA, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. Through our theme, “The Spirit of Competition”, we celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines. Assembled over 50 years by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Frederick Simeone, the Museum contains over 70 historically significant cars including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Mercedes, Jaguar, Bentley, Porsche, Aston Martin, Corvette, Ford and more.