Built in 1952, the Sarasota Classic Car Museum (SCCM) opened its doors to the public in February of 1953.  Although the SCCM has changed ownership over the years it has operated continuously and now enjoys the recognition of being one of the oldest car museums in the world. 

The Museum recently completed a huge renovation program.

Located on U.S. 41 in Sarasota, Florida, the Museum’s 60,000 square foot facility sits on 4 acres of land near such good neighbors as The Ringling Museum of Art and the Asolo Theater, home of the Sarasota Ballet Company.   The SCCM is a Museum by day and a Banquet and Event Facility by night.  A 4,000 square foot open-air garden Atrium in the center of the Museum is used for dining and dancing amidst the car collection.  A huge Gift Shop filled with an eclectic assortment of collectibles rounds out the facility. The entire facility is "wheelchair friendly" and free wheelchairs are available for visitors.

The Museum features a “living” collection of over 100 automobiles, constantly being updated through acquisitions, exchanges with other car museums, and through donations of vehicles from collectors.  The collection spans over 100 manufacturing years.  Almost every letter of the alphabet is covered: Auburn, Bentley, Cadillac station wagon (one of only 5 ever made), DeLorean, Edsel, Ferrari, etc.  Vintage, classic, muscle, exotic cars….they’re all here.  We have John Lennon’s Mercedes Roadster, Paul McCartney's Mini Cooper and a dragster belonging to Don Garlits among our favorite treasures.

In addition to our extensive auto display, the Museum also has an Antique Game Arcade we invite everyone to enjoy.  The games are operational and cost just a few cents to play.  Smaller exhibits can be found throughout the Museum and Gift shop, also, such as the Antique Camera and Photograph Display. 

The Sarasota Classic Car Museum established itself as a non-profit organization in 1998 so that it could expand its role in the preservation of the cars of the 20^th century and their history.  The Museum’s mission is to educate and entertain visitors on these magnificent, mechanical works of art and their impact on society over the last 10 decades.  Our goal is to instill the passion and enthusiasm in our guests that we feel for the cars.

Hours

Open Daily  9am - 6pm
 

Admission

Directions

The SCCM is very easy to find: it is located directly across from the Ringling Museum of Art on the northeast corner of US 41 / Tamiami Trail and University Parkway. Below are various directions. 

General Directions from other parts of Florida:
Take I-75 to exit 40 (University Parkway). 
Head west for about 7 miles. You will pass a traffic light at Airport Circle. The next light is at US 41 / North Tamiami Trail. Across the street is the Ringling Museum of Art.
Turn right onto US 41 and you will see the museum. 
Take the first right into the parking lot.

Directions from Sarasota:
Head north on Tamiami Trail. The museum is located on the right at 5500 N Tamiami after the intersection with University Parkway. 

Directions from Bradenton:
Head south on Tamiami Trail. The museum is located on the left at 5500 N Tamiami Trail, shortly after the light at General Spaatz Boulevard (Shell station) and before the light at University Parkway.

The Sarasota Classic Car Museum