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Hollywood Star Cars Museum

4.6 · 4,030 reviews
Nostalgic and focused.
Hollywood Star Cars Museum, 914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
Interesting facts
1

The collection includes the original 1966 Batmobile designed by George Barris.

2

The museum features the Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by Paul Walker in the original The Fast and the Furious.

3

Exhibits include the Ecto-1 vehicle used in the Ghostbusters franchise.

4

The facility houses vehicles from The Beverly Hillbillies and The Munsters.

5

Several cars in the museum were built specifically for high-speed stunt sequences in action films.

6

The display includes the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard.

Overview

The Hollywood Star Cars Museum is a collection of iconic vehicles featured in television and film history located in downtown Gatlinburg. The exhibits include original cars from franchises such as Batman, The Fast and the Furious, and Ghostbusters. Many of the vehicles are accompanied by wax figures of the characters associated with them to create immersive scenes. The museum also showcases custom-built machines and historically significant automobiles from Hollywood production lots. Its collection frequently rotates to include new acquisitions from recent major motion pictures. The facility is fully climate-controlled and located in a pedestrian-friendly section of the city.

Photo spot

Next to the 1966 Batmobile, which serves as the museum's centerpiece.

Insider tips

Purchase your entry tickets online in advance to avoid potential queues at the front desk.

Take time to read the plaques next to each car, as they detail the specific film history and custom modifications of each vehicle.

Visit during midweek to experience the exhibits with fewer crowds in the narrow aisles.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to touch the vehicles or the display barriers, as the cars are valuable private collections.

Good to know

Open daily throughout the year, including most major holidays.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-1.5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid the heavy foot traffic found on the Gatlinburg Parkway during weekend evenings.
Address
Hollywood Star Cars Museum, 914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
35.711, -83.519
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Details
Key exhibits1966 Batmobile, The Fast and the Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse, Ghostbusters Ecto-1, General Lee

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-1.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid the heavy foot traffic found on the Gatlinburg Parkway during weekend evenings..

Next to the 1966 Batmobile, which serves as the museum's centerpiece.

Close by you'll find Gatlinburg SkyPark, The Gatlinburg Tram, Ripley's Believe It or Not!.