For questions please call:  (714)-258-3001

We are open for self-guided tours, no reservations necessary!

Guided tours are currently unavailable but will be returning soon. 

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Upcoming Events & Closure Dates

Events in September 2023

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August 28, 2023(1 event)

Closed

August 28, 2023

August 29, 2023(1 event)

Closed

August 29, 2023

August 30, 2023
August 31, 2023(1 event)

Closed

August 31, 2023

September 1, 2023
September 2, 2023
September 3, 2023(2 events)

Closed

September 3, 2023

Closed

P Car Pirate's Cars & Coffee 10:00am-2:00pm

September 3, 2023

September 4, 2023(2 events)

Closed

September 4, 2023

Closed

September 4, 2023

September 5, 2023
September 6, 2023
September 7, 2023
September 8, 2023
September 9, 2023
September 10, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 10, 2023

Closed

September 11, 2023(2 events)

Closed

September 11, 2023

Closed

September 11, 2023

September 12, 2023
September 13, 2023
September 14, 2023
September 15, 2023
September 16, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 16, 2023

September 17, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 17, 2023

Closed

September 18, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 18, 2023

September 19, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 21, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 21, 2023

September 22, 2023
September 23, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 23, 2023

September 24, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 24, 2023

Closed

September 25, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 25, 2023

September 26, 2023
September 27, 2023
September 28, 2023
September 29, 2023(1 event)

Main Museum Open 9AM-4PM / Race Shop Closed 9AM-2PM

September 29, 2023

September 30, 2023(1 event)

Closed

September 30, 2023

October 1, 2023(1 event)

Closed

October 1, 2023

Closed

Is the museum open weekends?

Yes, the museum is open to the public on Saturdays that we aren’t hosting a private event. Please review our calendar for closure dates.
 

Why is the museum sometimes closed during the week?

We are a private event venue as well as a museum and sometimes those events are held during the week. We know this can be frustrating to our museum visitors, but as a non-profit raising funds for local at-risk children’s charities, these events help us to raise said funds.

Are the cars still owned by the Marconi family?

No, Dick and John Marconi donated the building and the entire collection to form the Marconi Foundation for Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. 

Is the museum kid-friendly?

We love having kids visit the museum! Please be aware that our exhibit is ‘Look, but please don’t touch.’

How long has the Marconi Automotive Museum been in existence?

Since 1994

Do all of the cars run?

The majority of our collection is exercised regularly. 

Do any of the cars get driven around town?

A few, but most stay close to home and get driven in the museum’s parking lot.

What is the most valuable car in the collection?

The Ferrari FX

What businesses were Dick and John Marconi in?

They were one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vitamin and nutritional products. 

Does the collection change/rotate?

Most of the cars are permanent residents of the collection. We do have a few that ‘visit’ the museum from private owners, which can change periodically.

Does the museum ever purchase cars to add to the collection?

Not usually. We have been very fortunate to have several cars donated by private owners.

You advertise that the Museum holds events, what kind of events?

All types of events such as: Corporate Events/Meetings, Retirement Parties, Birthday Parties, Fundraisers, Weddings/Receptions, Celebrations of Life, Bar Mitzvahs and more!

What children’s charities and organizations does the Marconi Foundation for Kids support?

Beyond Blindness, Olive Crest, Covenant House, Orange County Rescue Mission, NEGU, Orangewood Foundation, Tustin Community Foundation, Caterina’s Club, Speech & Language Development Center, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Shriners Hospital and many others.