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OFF THE BEATEN PATH
THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM IS IN SACRAMENTO
BY NORA HESTON TARTE
What is there to do with all of that extra time off of school? Even after winter break ends, it seems the following months hold plenty of holidays worthy of taking the day off. So if you’re looking for an educational experience to share with your brood, but also want to peak their interests, consider a trip to the speediest museum around. Just a short trip away, the California Automobile Museum calls Sacramento its home and boasts more than 130 cars, old and new, with rotating exhibits and hands-on experiences for kids.
THE CARS
The vehicles on display range from an 1880s Columbia Penny Farthing Bicycle to a 2011 Honda Clarity FCX, with tons to view in between. The permanent collection satisfies lovers of sports cars as well as those who prefer to wax nostalgic.
Many of the cars are received through donations or community loans. If you have a vehicle worthy of display, you can gift it to the museum or loan it for a period of time.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
several themed exhibits cycle through the museum. Currently on display is the Saleen special exhibition titled “Saleen: An Exhibit of Speed,” a collection that includes brightly colored, eye-catching cars created with both aesthetics and speed in mind. This specific display focuses on the high-performance vehicles manufactured by Saleen and will be on display until January 30.
RIDE ALONG
Seeing the cars is one thing but getting to ride inside of one is an entirely different experience. On the third Sunday of every month, patrons can hop in one of the vehicles on display and take a joyride (as the passenger) in Downtown Sacramento.
The extra perk comes free with museum admission when attended on a Sunday Drives day, and are available from 10 AM-2 PM .
CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
2200 Front St., Sacramento (916) 4426802 CAAutoMuseum.org
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