Look, But Please Don’t Touch
As enthusiasts on the search for great car content in a period of time when we would normally be attending the season’s first car show, we know that the Petersen Museum has online tours and that automotive events are (staggeringly) still being broadcast from independent living rooms around the world. But what about those hidden museums? The online galleries and tours that you only know about if you know about, you know? We’re here to bring you some of the best online car shows you might not have seen yet.
Who: Museum of Alaska Transport and Industry
Where: Wasilla, Alaska
Tour Content: Photo Gallery
What to Look For: Not only will you find an awesome collection of trains, tractors, and planes, but there are some vintage snowmobiles you won’t want to miss!
Who: Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
Where: Fairbanks, Alaska
Tour Content: Photo Gallery
What to Look For: In addition to a gallery of beautiful vintage vehicles, you’ll also find albums of the fashions and styles to match. It’s a unique element that adds that something special.
Who: Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Tour Content: Photo Galleries and 3D Tours
What to Look For: You can’t go wrong with this amazing collection of firefighting memorabilia through history, but be sure to check out the alarm systems and extinguishers!
Who: Academy of Art Automobile Museum
Where: San Francisco, California
Tour Content: Photo Gallery
What to Look For: The collection is broad, so you’ll find everything from British racing pedigree vehicles to a collection of vintage microcars. Everything is a delight.
Who: Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
Where: Vista, California
Tour Content: Photo Galleries and Video Stories
What to Look For: The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum ties automotive innovation into some of the other great inventions of years past. Be sure to check out the clock and watch history.
Who: Automobile Driving Museum
Where: El Segundo, California
Tour Content: Virtual Museum Walkthrough
What to Look For: An exciting collection of British imports.
Where: Danville, California
Tour Content: Photo Gallery and Video Tour
What to Look For: An original Benz Patent Motorwagen — it doesn’t get much closer to the origin of the auto than this.
Who: California Automobile Museum
Where: Sacramento, California
Tour Content: Photo Galleries From Past Museum Events
What to Look For: How to Drive a Model-T pictures and shots from their Reel Cars special exhibit on movie cars.