The collection originated from the private gathering of the Gómez Planche family.
The building's architecture preserves original structural elements from the 1900s power station.
It features one of the few existing examples of the Pegaso Z-102, a high-performance Spanish sports car.
The display includes a rare 1901 Panhard et Levassor, one of the oldest operational vehicles in the collection.
The museum serves as a research center for automotive history and restoration techniques.
Some exhibits are on loan from the Spanish DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) historic archives.
The Museo de Historia de la Automoción de Salamanca is the first public museum in Spain dedicated to the history of the automobile. It houses a permanent collection of over 100 vehicles spanning from the late 19th century to the modern era. The museum is located in a refurbished industrial building that once housed the city's first electricity generating plant. Exhibits include not only cars but also thousands of automobile-related accessories, spare parts, and vintage posters. The collection emphasizes the technological evolution of transport through rare prototypes and significant historical models. It is situated on the left bank of the Tormes River, integrated into the urban landscape of Salamanca's historic district.
The main hall, where the elevated ramp allows for a high-angle shot capturing multiple eras of vehicles simultaneously.
Check the temporary exhibition gallery on the top floor before finishing your tour.
The museum entrance is accessible and stroller-friendly for families.
Combine your visit with a walk across the Roman Bridge, located immediately outside.
Do not attempt to touch the vehicles, as many are fragile historical artifacts with delicate paint or upholstery.
Closed on Mondays.
