Classics Museum

★★★★★ 4.6/5 (61,168 reviews) Excellent

About This Museum

People don't just come to Hamilton's Classics Museum for the cars, though there are over a hundred of them; they come for the vibe. It’s a wonderfully funky and unpretentious dive into Kiwi nostalgia, where vintage petrol signs and stacks of old oil cans are given as much reverence as the gleaming automobiles. You'll find everything from stately Rovers to beloved Minis, all arranged in a retro setting that feels more like a giant, curated shed than a formal gallery. The overall effect is less a history lesson and more a warm, charming trip down memory lane.

Collection Highlights

The heart of the collection is its century of classic cars, but your eye might first be caught by the walls plastered with historic New Zealand petrol station signs and the towering, artful stacks of vintage oil cans.

Visitor Information

You'll find this gem tucked away at 11 Railside Place in Dinsdale – it's the kind of place you're thrilled to stumble upon. Just head to Hamilton and look for the unassuming building that promises a seriously cool surprise inside.

Architecture & Building

Housed in what feels like a sprawling, no-frills industrial shed, the building itself is part of the retro charm, setting the stage for an authentic and wonderfully unpolished experience.

Contact & Location

Address: Classics Museum, 11, Railside Place, Livingstone, Dinsdale, Hamilton City, Waikato, 3204, New Zealand / Aotearoa

Phone: +64 7 957 2230

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