Tampa Bay Automobile Museum

Absolutely wonderful. This collection is for both those who love the mechanics and those who love the shear beauty and craftsmanship. It's easy to lose track of time and you'll find yourself wanting to go back and bring a friend. Several one of a kind autos. It is impossible to choose a favorite. ADA friendly, plenty of parking and utterly delightful people. Well worth a very reasonable price.

Susan and Frank were a phenomenal team, true wealth of kindness and knowledge. This museum is clean, beautiful and rare vehicles with astonishing history. You must go to Tampa Bay Automobile Museum and take each car with the information available to read and look at the wall of founders to coincide! Took us almost 4 hours and we still didn't get all the value offered for this collection, wow. Incredible gifts for purchase for family, friends and of course yourselves. Low price entry with senior discounts, go now!

If you're looking for a car museum that's a little different from the usual, the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum is an absolute hidden gem. It's a bit tucked away, but don't let that stop you—it's well worth finding. From the moment we arrived, everyone made us feel welcome. Frank, at the front desk, was incredibly friendly and helpful. He introduced us to several of the cars near the entrance before directing us to a separate exhibit featuring the museum's incredible steam car. A wonderful staff member (I wish I had gotten her name) took the time to explain how it worked and the history behind it. It was fascinating and one of the highlights of our visit. Back in the main gallery, we met Wayne, who was equally knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He gave us a great explanation of the sleeve-valve engine and also showed us a working display of a Wankel rotary engine so we could actually see how it operates. The interactive exhibits really brought the engineering to life. One of the coolest surprises was being invited to sit inside the DeLorean! That made for a fun and memorable experience. Don't miss the all-wheel drive Mustang something that I didn't even know existed. What really sets this museum apart isn't just the collection—it's the people. Everywhere we went, the staff and volunteers were friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share their passion for these unique automobiles. The collection features many rare and unusual vehicles that you won't find in typical car museums. I also appreciated that the museum offers discounts for military members, students, seniors, and others, making it an even better value. I highly recommend the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. If you enjoy automobiles, engineering, or history, don't miss this place. It's truly one of the hidden gems of the Tampa Bay area. Note:Gold star means it is the last known car of make/model and there were quite a few gold star cars.

great collection and a wonderful MUST stop if you're into older cars or one of a kind cars! my dad and I had a great time learning from them and exploring all the different countries in which these cars were collected from! if you enjoy cars at all, make this place a stop next time you're in the Tampa area.

We had an amazing experience at this private auto museum. The collection is truly impressive, featuring rare vehicles from around the world—including several that are one-of-a-kind. What made the visit even better was the staff. Everyone we met was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. They took the time to share interesting details about the vehicles, which made the experience much more engaging. If you’re interested in unique cars and global automotive history, this is a fascinating place to visit. Highly recommended!