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Martin Auto Museum

4320 West Thunderbird Road · Glendale, AZ

Why you should go…

The Martin Auto Museum and Event Center is a privately owned nonprofit automobile museum in Glendale, Arizona, founded in 2008 by real estate developer Mel Martin to showcase his vehicle collection. It displays more than 170 classic cars, hot rods, customs and imports, along with one of the larger collections of antique gas pumps and automotive signage. The museum offers guided tours for school groups, veterans organizations and car clubs, and its event rooms also host weddings and meetings.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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