Mission Statement
The mission of the Saratoga Auto Museum® is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. We celebrate the automobile and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts regarding the role of the automobile in New York State and in the wider world. In addition to technical and design aspects, our educational focus is on the past, present and future social and economic impact of the automobile
The Museum is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Department of Education as a not-for-profit institution. Additionally the Museum is a member of the American Association of Museums (AAM) and the National Association of Automobile Museums (NAAM).
Permanent Exhibits at the Saratoga Auto Museum® include East of Detroit, NYSSCA Hall of Fame, and Racing in New York.
2008 Cars on the Lawn!
Spring Auto Show | May 18
Saratoga’s Spring Auto Show presented by Keeler Motor Cars - Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 10am - 4pm on the grounds of the Saratoga Auto Museum® and SPAC, in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York. Register your car $10 before May 1st, or $15 after May 1st.
Citroen Rendezvous | June 14
The Citroen Rendezvous will meet for their annual show once again in Saratoga Springs at the Warming Hut on the Saratoga Spa State Park grounds. Over 100 beautiful Citroens will be seen all over the city and ducking into the Museum as well.
Corvette Show | June 14
The Gathering of Old Corvettes is showing up on the front lawn of the Museum as a nice compliment to the Citroens nearby. Included with Museum Admission. To register your vehicle, it’s just $5.00/car
Z Club | June 21
The Z Association of New York will host their annual meet here from 10am-4pm. Included with Museum Admission.
Register your car $25 before the Show, or $30 on Show Day.
German Motorfest | June 28
Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VWs, Audis, and more auf dem Museum rasen! The German Motorfest is presented by the Saratoga Auto Museum® and The Mercedes-Benz Club of America Hudson-Mohawk Section Register your car for $15.00
Firebirds Show | July 5
The Firebird Nation will roar onto the Lawn Show on July 5, 2008 with over 100 cars
Vintage Trailers | July 10-14
Come see 100 Vintage Airstream Trailers at the Saratoga Auto Museum® with other vintage trailers and motorhomes of all types.
GTOs | July 16
The GTO Nationals are coming to town and almost 100 of these Muscle Cars will be on our lawn along with some cars from the Electric City GTOs inside our exclusive exhibit! Included with Museum Admission
British Motorfest | July 19
This year, the British Motorfest sponsored in part by the Adirondack Triumph Association will rumble its way onto the front lawn of the Saratoga Auto Museum®. Register your car $15.00 pre show / $20.00 at door
Cadillac LaSalle | July 27
The Cadillac LaSalle Club celebrates their beautiful cars on the grounds of the Gideon Putnam Hotel and the Saratoga Auto Museum®.
Art of the Ferrari | August 2
Almost 100 Ferraris surround the Saratoga Auto Museum® from 9am-4pm.
Hemmings Sports and Exotic Car Show | August 10
(Rain Date August 17)
Adirondack A’s | September 20
Come see almost 200 vintage Model A’s from the Adirondack A’s. Included with Museum Admission
Morgan Owners Group | October 11
Check out these British Beauties on the Museum Lawn, included with Museum Admission.
Visitor Information
Directions
Take I-87 to EXIT 13N
Follow Route 9 north to the Saratoga Spa State Park
Turn LEFT onto the AVENUE OF THE PINES.
Follow the avenue through the park, approximately one mile.
The Museum is in on your left in the building marked "Bottling Plant."
Admission Rates
Admission and non-fundraising events are FREE for Members.
Members: FREE
Adults $8.00
Students 17+ (with ID) $5.00
Senior Adults 65+ and Active Military $5.00
Children 6-16 $3.50
Children under 6 FREE
Hours of Operation
Open all year round. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year´s Day
SPRING/SUMMER
June - October
Open Daily 10am-5pm
FALL/WINTER
October - May Open Columbus Day
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Closed Mondays
**Because we are a "Living Museum" we are constantly changing and involved in many events. We suggest that you call to be certain the Museum will be open to the public on the day of your expected visit.
