Don Laughlin's Automotive Museum - Laughlin, Nevada

For those traveling from California, a scenic drive through the desert leads to an automotive treasure trove just over the border, Don Laughlin’s Classic Car Museum. Nestled inside the Riverside Resort, this museum is home to a dynamic collection of over 80 vintage, classic, and one-of-a-kind vehicles that showcase the evolution of automobile engineering. With a rotating lineup sourced from collectors worldwide, there’s always something new to discover.

Unlike traditional car museums with static exhibits, this collection constantly evolves, featuring a mix of antique cars, timeless classics, and high-performance machines. Many of these prized vehicles belong to Don Laughlin himself, a passionate car enthusiast who curated this collection to share his love for automotive history.

Two Unique Exhibit Spaces

—Ground Floor Showroom (Off-Road & Racing Legends)

Located near the valet entrance, this section is a tribute to off-road racing, featuring desert racing trucks, rally cars, and competition-tested vehicles. Among them are Matt Laughlin’s Laughlin Motorsports Race Truck and Frank Vessel’s BFGoodrich Blazer, machines built for endurance and speed.

—Classic Car Exhibition Hall (Third Floor, South Tower)

This sprawling 30,000-square-foot exhibit space offers breathtaking views of the Colorado River through a stunning glass-paneled wall. Here, visitors can admire a lineup of muscle cars, luxury sedans, and rare collectibles while immersing themselves in automotive history. The hall also features a gift shop with car-themed memorabilia.

A stop at Don Laughlin’s Classic Car Museum offers the perfect mix of history, innovation, and nostalgia, making it a must-visit for auto enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.