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About California Automobile Museum
The California Automobile Museum is a spacious and versatile venue in Sacramento, offering a long history as a car museum and an adaptable event space. Housed in a 72,000-square-foot facility, the venue features Alhambra Hall with seating up to 300 and a main space around 6,400 square feet, making it suitable for conferences, galas, and large gatherings. The Education Center, also known as the Conference Room, can accommodate 72 seated with tables or 100 for cocktail-style events. Whether you’re planning a corporate function, private party, or an exhibition, we’ve got you covered with accessible parking, convenient transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to simplify planning. Secure your seats and book with confidence—we’re your go-to connection for dependable, straightforward arrangements in Sacramento.
Venue details: California Automobile Museum is located at 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818. On-site parking is free, with additional parking options available. Public transit is accessible via SacRT, with bus stops in front of the museum for easy access. When you’re visiting, consider nearby accommodations like Kimpton Sawyer Hotel (500 J Street), Delta King Hotel (1000 Front Street), and Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena (300 J Street) for convenient stays close to the venue. For meals and beverages, there are multiple nearby options, including restaurants within walking distance and affiliate partner recommendations to help you choose trusted spots. The museum has hosted notable events such as Sunday Drives (third Sunday each month), Freewheelers Car Show, Route 66: California Dreamin’ exhibits, and CruiseFest, reflecting its role as both a premier museum and a community event space. Note that venue history includes former names Towe Ford Museum and Towe Auto Museum, with the current name reflecting its car heritage. To plan your visit or event, contact us for the latest availability and space layouts.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2200 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
- Venue type: Automobile museum that also rents space for events
- Total building size: 72,000 square feet
- Main event space: Alhambra Hall, seating up to 300 (official Rentals page) with a largest room size around 6,400 sq ft
- Other spaces: Education Center (Conference Room) seats 72 with tables and 100 for cocktail style
- Parking: Free on-site parking available; additional parking options listed on official pages
- Transit: Closest public transit options include SacRT service with nearby bus stops (MapQuest notes bus access in front of the museum)
- Nearby hotels: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel (500 J Street), Delta King Hotel (1000 Front Street), Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Arena (300 J Street)
- Notable events hosted: Sunday Drives (third Sunday each month), Freewheelers Car Show, Route 66: California Dreamin’ exhibit openings, CruiseFest (car events)
- Renamed/demolished: Former names include Towe Ford Museum (1987–1997) and Towe Auto Museum (1997–2008); current name California Automobile Museum