Past Events
Model A Driving Class
June 1, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn about the basics of the Model A and get behind the wheel to drive one.
Memorial Day Car SHow
May, 27, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Honor our service members past and present at our memorial day car show!
Model T Driving Class
May, 4, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn about the basics of the Model T and get behind the wheel to drive one.
Capitol Carrera
May 4th & 5th
A mystery scenic trip from Sacramento to somewhere in Northern California
Charles Phoenix
Holiday jubilee
Friday, December 21
Starting at 6:00pm
Kitschy holiday fun with Americana enthusiast Charles Phoenix!
Pint Sized
March, 29, 2019
6:00 - 9:00pm
Celebrate our brand new exhibit on Microcars with local microbreweries!
Whiskey, Cars And Cigars
Saturday, November 3
Starting at 6:00pm
This year's Gala to benefit the California Automobile Museum is 80's Vice themed!
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 28
Starting at 10:30am
Bring the kids for a safe Halloween day of crafting bags and collecting Candy
CruiseFest
Saturday, October 6
Starting at 3:00pm
Sacramento's Biggest Cruise and car show!
Hitting the Road Exhibit
Sneak Peek
Thursday, September 27
Starting at 5:30pm
Be the first to see our new exhibit! Hitting the Road. This one is all about road trips!
Sneak Peek
Screening of “Alhambra: Sacramento’s Palace of Fantasy
Sunday, September 23
Starting at 6:00pm
Join us for a special screening of this film about the historic Alhambra Theater.
NonProfit
Solutions Expo
Thursday, September 20
Starting at 5:30pm
We are bringing businesses that serve nonprofits to the Museum to share how they can help you!
Heroes and Rogues Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16
We are celebrating the heroes and the rogues for a whole weekend check out all the activities here!
Talking SHop With John D'agostino
Tuesday, August 28th
Starting at 6:00 pm
Come hear John D'Agustino Owner of the Hirohata Merc Replica come to talk about modern custom cars.
An Evening With MAtt Farah
Thursday, July 19
Starting at 6:00 pm
Join us as we host fast car enthusiast and YoutTube Pioneer Matt Farah.
5th Annual Capitol Carrera
Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29
The Capitol Carrera is an overnight touring rally organized by classic car enthusiasts and supporters of the California Automobile Museum. As in years past, the route will be a closely guarded secret!
Behind the Scenes
Sunday, March 19
10:00am - 2:00 pm
Come meet the racers from our NorCal's Fastest Exhibit!
Memorial Day Car Show
Featuring Vettes & Vets
Monday, May 28
9:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone knows summer is car show season, so come join us on Memorial Day as we kick off the summer and honor the servicemen and women who have served our country!
Michigan Trip
May 29 - June 7
Last year, Indy. This year, the state where classic American cars are born... Michigan!
Talking Shop with Jay Lamm
Sunday, March 19
10:00am - 2:00 pm
Hear founder of the 24 Hours Of Lemons talk about racing and the future of The 24 Hours of Lemons
Play Well Workshop
Every First Saturay
Saturday, March 11
Ages 5-7 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Ages 7-12 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
STEM-based workshops based on everyone’s favorite building blocks!
Savor, Sip, Roadtrip
Saturday, March 24
6:00pm & 9:00pm
Food and beverage stations — paired with classic cars — are set in vignettes created to drive you to another place and time.