Blackhawk Museum
About Blackhawk Museum
An understanding of, art, technology, culture and history come together at this unique location, the Blackhawk Museum, housing one of the largest collections of its kind. Two spacious Auto Galleries display about 90 historically significant and artistically inspired automobiles ? mostly one-of-a-kind ? dating from the turn of the century. The exhibition is on-going.
Docent-led tours of the automobile and changing exhibitions on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm by trained docents provide guided public tours. Tours last an hour and are free with paid admission. Wheelchair-accessible and wheelchairs available for use.
The Museum is located an hour southeast of San Francisco in Danville, California (just south of Walnut Creek on Interstate 680); the facility encompasses nearly 70,000 square feet with four exhibition galleries, an Automotive Reference Library & Museum Store, Special Events Area, Board Room and state-of-the-art catering kitchen.
Located
3421 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Telephone 925.732.2280
Open
Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. (open most major holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year?s Day) and open on Monday, if the holiday falls on Monday or the weekend.
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Admission includes discounts for students with ID and seniors 65 & older. Free for children 6 and under accompanied by a paid adult. Group information and rates, please call 925.736.2277, extension 236.
While visiting the museum, consider a light lunch or dinner at any one of the family and adult restaurants Blackhawk Plaza has to offer.
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