10 Car Museums You Must Visit if You Love Cars

Whether your dreams feature classic Ferraris, Le Mans legends, 80s supercars, or Porsche’s very first creation, there are places around the world where automotive history isn’t just preserved—it’s brought to life. Here are 10 car museums that are absolute must-visits for any gearhead.

Petersen Automotive Museum (Los Angeles, USA)

A temple to car culture—from Batmobiles and Bond vehicles to hypercars and hot rods. With its futuristic architecture and over 100 cars on display, Petersen is pure automotive poetry in the heart of LA.

Must-see: Bugatti Veyron, the Back to the Future DeLorean, and a peek into future EV designs.

Porsche Museum (Stuttgart, Tyskland)

A tribute to German precision and sports car culture. From the 356 to the Taycan, here you can feel Porsche DNA in every curve and model.

Must-see: 917 Le Mans racer and Ferdinand Porsche’s earliest designs.

Mercedes-Benz Museum (Stuttgart, Germany)

This isn’t just a car museum—it’s the museum of the automobile. Mercedes invented the car, and here you get the entire story housed in stunning architecture.

Must-see: The first car from 1886 and Formula 1 racers driven by Schumacher and Hamilton.

Beaulieu Motor Museum (England)

British charm, motoring history, and an unrivalled James Bond exhibition. From steam-powered cars to Rolls-Royce opulence, Beaulieu has it all.

Must-see: Gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5 and the world’s first hovercraft-like vehicle.

Museo Ferrari (Maranello, Italy)

Sacred ground for Ferrari fans. You can almost hear the engines purring from the garage next door. Red, fast, and legendary.

Must-see: Michael Schumacher’s F1 cars and the iconic F40.

Volvo Museum (Gothenburg, Sweden)

Nordic functionality meets world-class design. Volvo has been producing safe, smart, stylish cars for generations—and this museum celebrates it.

Must-see: The first Volvo PV and the iconic Volvo 240 from your parents’ youth (or your own childhood).

Toyota Mega Web History Garage (Tokyo, Japan)

A blend of museum and retro playground, where you can both admire and drive classics. Japan’s love for nostalgia and innovation shines through.

Must-see: Toyota 2000GT, Supra MK4, and legendary rally models.

Cité de l’Automobile – Schlumpf Collection (Mulhouse, France)

The largest car museum by number of classic vehicles and home to the world’s largest Bugatti collection.

Must-see: Bugatti Royale and over 400 cars in one massive hall.

Danish Technical Museum (Helsingør, Denmark)

Denmark’s take on automotive history, featuring everything from classic motorcycles and aircraft to racing cars and electric prototypes. Cosy, geeky, and refreshingly down-to-earth.

Must-see: Danish-built vehicles and vintage Volvo and Saab models with Nordic charm.

The Henry Ford Museum (Michigan, USA)

More than just Ford, this is the cradle of industrialisation—showcasing cars, planes, trains, and future technologies under one roof. An American time machine on wheels.

Must-see: The original Ford Model T and the car in which Kennedy was driven.

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