experience automotive history & culture
Welcome to the Automobile Driving Museum, one of Southern California’s premier destinations for car enthusiasts where museum visitors experience a wide range of vehicles from years gone by. The museum is committed to the preservation and maintenance of these cherished age-old automobiles for generations to come.
Open Now! | Friday to Sunday 10 am to 4pm
upcoming events
events
shop class
Ever thought of doing some of your own vehicle maintenance but needed a guiding hand? Bring your own vehicle and learn basic auto maintenance on it! Build a connection with your ride and get expert tips and tricks to keep it driving smoothly!
events
bayside cafe grand opening
t’s time to swing by and hangout at our Bayside Cafe Grand Opening. What better way to kick things off than with a Cars & Coffee. Bring your ride, grab a coffee and hangout with other fellow automotive enthusiasts. Discover a space where the beach lifestyle meets the tuner culture.
On Display now!
THE 1949 Kurtis Sports Car
Enter the 1949 Kurtis Sport Car, a motoring symphony meticulously composed in steel and leather, now on loan to the museum for a limited time from MotorTrend, adding a chapter of elegance to an already illustrious tale of automotive marvels.
NEWS
upholding the honor
When Aaron Gold, senior editor and writer for Motor Trend, entered a bet with fellow Motor Trend’s editorial chief Erik Johnson, it resulted in what Gold dubbed Detroit vs. L.A.! The Knock-Down, Drag-Out, Incredibly Dumb Corvette Z06 Scavenger Hunt.
discover the space
the showroom
Our finest selection of vehicles presented in our Lairport showroom. Vehicles here are presented in excellent condition and tell stories that forever shaped the future of the automobile.
the floor
With over 130+ one of a kind vehicles, there’s something for everyone. Learn about automotive history, culture, and it’s influence from early ideation to modern day implementation.
bayside cafe
Grab a coffee at the all new Bayside™ cafe. A space where the beach lifestyle meets automotive culture. Grab a coffee, take a seat, and unwind with other fellow enthusiasts.
Opening August 4th!
central to
all enthusiasts
610 LAIRPORT ST
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
• Approx. 20 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles
• Approx. 5 minutes from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)
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take a spin or host something spectacular
Our rental programs allow guests to schedule and book one-of-a-kind services in our museum space. Let us supply you with vintage, classic, & historical vehicles for qualified film shoots, photoshoots, weddings, automotive events, exhibits, private events, & more in Southern California.
Venue rental
Use our gorgeous ballroom space to host your next event, car show, or more. Our team will make sure that your guests will have an unforgettable time.
car rentals
Our fleet is available for rentals upon request. Ever wonder what it feels like to drive your dream ride? Need something spectacular for your next photoshoot? We’ve got it here!
our focus in preservation and education
The Automobile Driving Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and ride in historic vehicles. We use our collection to present educational opportunities and displays that illustrate the aesthetic, engineering and cultural evolution of the automobile.