10 Top Transportation Museums to Visit in 2026

From classic cars to vintage airplanes, these museums offer something for every transportation enthusiast.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Yahoo has published a guide to the best transportation museums to visit in the U.S. in 2026, spanning institutions showcasing everything from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Hollywood movie cars. The list includes museums in cities like Milwaukee, St. Louis, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Nashville, San Diego, Dearborn, and Denver, offering a wide range of exhibits for transportation aficionados.

Why it matters

Transportation museums provide a unique opportunity for people to explore the history, evolution, and cultural significance of various modes of transportation. These institutions not only preserve important artifacts but also offer educational and entertaining experiences that can inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and enthusiasts.

The details

The list of top transportation museums includes the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, the Academy of Art University Automobile Museum in San Francisco, the Hollywood Cars Museum in Las Vegas, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, and the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver. These museums feature a wide range of exhibits, from vintage automobiles and motorcycles to historic aircraft and maritime vessels.

  • The guide was published on February 7, 2026.

The players

Yahoo

An American web services provider and one of the largest internet properties worldwide.

Brittany Anas

A writer who authored the guide to the best transportation museums in the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“Whether you have a penchant for rail travel and vintage automobiles or sports cars and motorcycles are more your speed, there's museums to suit your curiosities.”

— Brittany Anas, Writer (Yahoo)

The takeaway

Transportation museums offer a unique opportunity for people to explore the history, evolution, and cultural significance of various modes of transportation, from classic cars and motorcycles to historic aircraft and maritime vessels. These institutions not only preserve important artifacts but also provide educational and entertaining experiences that can inspire the next generation of transportation enthusiasts.