San Diego Automotive Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The San Diego Automotive Museum is the hub of car culture in San Diego, connecting communities through the power, innovation, and artistry of the automobile. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community partnerships, SDAM explores the social, cultural, and technological impact of the automotive world, past, present, and future. From historic vehicles and design to emerging technologies and hands-on learning, the Museum highlights how automobiles shape identity, creativity, industry, and everyday life. SDAM serves learners of all ages, offering inclusive access to STEM education, career exploration, and workforce pathways through programs such as school field trips, public talks, camps, internships, and the IGNITE Academy. These experiences emphasize curiosity, creativity, and transferable skills, helping participants discover whether automotive and technical fields are the right fit while gaining real-world knowledge. Located in Balboa Park and serving communities across San Diego County, the San Diego Automotive Museum brings people together around shared stories, innovation, and opportunity, inspiring future generations through the legacy and evolving impact of the automobile.