Sarasota Classic Car Museum
Posted by Steve White on Jul 31, 2009
The Sarasota Classic Car Museum was established in the year 1952, and it is known as the third oldest automobile museum in the US. The museum has a total area of 60,000 square feet, and it is located on the N. Tamiami Trail in the city of Sarasota, Florida. Some of points of interest that are situated in its vicinity are The Asolo Theater and The Ringling Museum of Art.
There are more than 100 classic cars on display at the museum, and new cars are being added to the collection from time to time. The automobiles in the museum represent car models that were produced over a period of 100 years. Visitors can find a wide range of classic cars on display, ranging from Cadillac and Rolls Royce to Ferrari and Pierce-Arrow. There are also a number of fascinating cars that were once owned by celebrities, including the Psychedelic Bentley of the Beatles, a Paul McCartney Mini Cooper, a John Lennon Mercedes Roadster, and a Don Garlits dragster.
Other than classic cars, the Sarasota Classic Car Museum also displays other historic items, such as pianos, antique cameras, and music boxes. There is also a gift shop that offers a wide range of souvenirs items. The museum is open to visitors during the day, but at night, it becomes a facility for banquets and special events. An outdoor atrium within the museum serves as a place for dining and entertainment.
Adults need to pay an admission fee of $8.50, while seniors and children will get concession rates of $5.75 and $4.50 respectively.
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