Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids Awarded Certificate of Recognition for COVID-19 Food Efforts
On April 22, 2020, Supervisor Don Wagner presented the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids a Certificate of Recognition for COVID-19 Food Efforts. The award reads, ‘With the utmost gratitude, I would like to thank you for your selfless humanitarian efforts. Your production and donation of over 9,000 meals for needy community members is […]
Marconi Automotive Museum Donates Venue To Assist American Red Cross Blood Donations for COVID-19
The Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids donates its venue to assist American Red Cross blood donation programs for COVID-19 on May 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Staff at the museum are taking proper procedures necessary to stay in compliance with CDC guidelines and feel privileged the American Red Cross can put […]
Marconi Foundation for Kids Opens Kitchen to Feed Those in Need
Marconi Foundation for Kids has opened up its kitchen to Waste Not OC’s Food Recovery team in an effort to help feed those in need during COVID-19. On March 16th CEO Bo Marconi read a Facebook post from OCC Program Director Alexandra Yates requesting help in finding a kitchen she and her team could use […]
New Sign To Welcome Guests at The Museum
After 25+ years The Marconi has a new welcome sign. We know we’re biased but … the new sign is stunning. Now, why should you care? Priscilla and Sam explain why.
No. 4 of The Secret Six
The Sultan of Brunei commissioned legendary Italian designer and engineer Pininfarina to design six one-of-a-kind Ferraris. No. 4 of the secret six and the only groundbreaking Ferrari to make it out of the jungle alive, making it one of the rarest and most interesting pieces of the automobile history, can be found at The Marconi […]
7 Question Scavenger Hunt at The Marconi
Yes, you read that right. There is a 7 question scavenger hunt at The Marconi for the taking. Want a jump start to see if you already know some of the answers? Read more.
1973 De Tomaso Pantera L on Display at The Marconi
Who has seen the beautiful 1973 De Tomaso Pantera L that’s on display at The Marconi? The paint job is phenomenal! The Pantera was a result of Italian engineering and American muscle. Can you take a guess at what the ‘L’ means? If you guessed luxury, you’d be right. Well, technically, lusso, which is the […]
Working Wardrobes ‘Driving Success’ Fundraiser
Working Wardrobes CEO Jerri Rosen said, “The Marconi Automotive Museum was the perfect backdrop for our Driving Success gala on June 29th, and what a success it was – the absolute best gala in the history of our organization!! ” Check out today’s blog post for a fundraiser recap (with photos!).
Vision Beyond Sight Hosts Fundraiser at The Marconi
“Set amidst Marconi’s spectacular car collection, the most stunning part of Vision Beyond Sight was the inspiring stories of individuals who triumphed over the obstacle of vision loss.” Read more to see event photos.
Museum Highlight: Frank Williams’ FW10
If you’ve visited the museum, you may have seen our FW10 F1 racecar. And while there is a mini-description featured on its plaque, here is a bit more of the history behind this historic race car featured at #TheMarconi.