About Us
The Toyota Automobile Museum was established to commemorate the history of the automobile and is dedicated to building a prosperous future for humans and motorcars.
Museums Run by Toyota
Toyota operates a total of six historical/cultural facilities, including the Toyota Automobile Museum. The five other facilities are as follows:
Fuji Motorsports Museum
Oyama-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
Presenting the exciting history of how motorsports have developed and driven the evolution of automobiles with the cooperation of domestic and overseas automobile manufacturers.
More informationToyota Kaikan Museum
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
The museum introduces Toyota’s initiatives to enrich society through automobiles, including cutting-edge technologies and the latest cars.
More informationToyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
The video show and other exhibits presented at this facility celebrate the visions and passions of Toyota Motor Corporation founder Kiichiro Toyoda and his pioneering associates.
More informationToyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Through live demos and exhibits in working condition, the museum brings to life the history of manufacturing at the Toyota Group, from its beginning as a power loom manufacturer and entry into the automobile business to its subsequent growth.
More informationSakichi Toyoda Memorial House
Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Built in the birthplace of the founder of Toyota Group, Sakichi Toyoda, the facility presents how he dedicated his life to the industrial development of Japan.
More informationWhat We Do at the Museum
| Permanent Exhibition | To preserve the condition of our permanent exhibition items, which include the vehicles displayed at the Automobile Gallery and the cultural materials shown at the Cultural Gallery, we frequently perform vehicle maintenance, rotate the items on exhibit, and periodically renew the display scheme. Guided tours and audio guides are also available for a more in-depth visitor experience. |
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| Themed Exhibition | The museum holds several fixed-term exhibitions each year featuring automobile-related themes. During the summer holiday season, we also offer fun programs for families to create lasting memories. |
| Collection, Storage, and Restoration | Following our own collection guidelines, we acquire and store vehicles and related materials as opportunities arise. When a rare vehicle requiring extensive repairs comes into our possession, we launch a long-term restoration project, as we have done in the past. |
| Events | We often organize enjoyable automobile-related events—such as exhibition runs, ride alongs, lectures and mini-talks, and craft workshops—in conjunction with the themed exhibition or simply to celebrate the season. |
| Enrichment of the Automobile Culture | To uphold the mission of enriching the automobile culture, we periodically host the Toyota Automobile Museum Classic Car Festival, inviting private owners of classic cars to participate in a motorcade. The museum also rents out its parking lot for gatherings hosted by various car owners’ clubs. |
| Surveys and Studies | We conduct surveys and studies on various themes—including the history of the development of the automobile, the auto industry, automotive technology, the automobile culture, individual vehicles, and other documents and items of interest. The results of these studies are shared through exhibitions, internal and external lectures, promotional magazines, and annual reports. Books, magazines, car catalogues, and other materials used in these studies are stored in our library and can be browsed by visitors. |
| Education Support | For educational institutions—including preschools, elementary/junior high/high schools, technical colleges, and universities—we offer school programs, combining group visits with demo vehicle runs and other associated events. We also offer an internship program for prospective curators. |
| Restaurant, Shop, and Cafe | The museum restaurant, AVIEW, offers choice dishes, including our famous curry and special menus inspired by the latest exhibition theme. The CARS & BOOKS cafe is perfect for relaxing over a cup of coffee while thumbing through a book on cars. The museum shop carries a wide selection of original souvenirs and miniature cars. |
Architecture / Exhibition Room
Outline
| Address | 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture 480-1118, Japan |
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| Site area | 46,700m² |
| Building area |
Automobile Gallery 4,800m² Cultural Gallery 2,700m² |
| Floor area |
Automobile Gallery 11,000m² Cultural Gallery 8,250m² |
Awards
| 1989 | The 21st Chubu Architecture Award |
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| 1994 | The 1st Aichi Machinami Architecture Award |
| 2020 | The Japan Society for Exhibition Studies Award |
Award-Winning Vehicles
Heritage of Industrial Modernization
| Year awarded | Vehicle name |
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| 2008 | Yamaba's Steam Car "1/5 Scale Model" |
| 2008 | The Yoshida-shiki "Takuri" "1/5 Scale Model" |
| 2008 | T.G.E.Truck Model A "1/5 Scale Model" |
| 2008 | The Tokyo Municipal Bus "Entaro" "1/5 Scale Model" |
| 2008 | Otomo "1/5 Scale Model" |
| 2008 | Ford Model A |
| 2008 | Chevrolet Phaeton |
| 2008 | Toyoda Model G1 Truck "1/5 Scale Model" |
| 2008 | Tsukuba |
| 2008 | Toyoda Model AA "Replica" |
| 2008 | Toyota Model AB Phaeton |
| 2008 | Datsun Model 16 Sedan |
| 2008 | Mizuno-shiki Three-Wheel Truck |
| 2008 | Nissan Model 70 Phaeton |
| 2008 | Toyota Model AC |
For detailed information about the Heritage of Industrial Modernization, please see the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's website.
* Information about open exhibits is accurate as of the time posted; may differ from current exhibits, depending on when this page is accessed.
Historical Cars of the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame
| Year awarded | Vehicle name |
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| 2022 | Toyota Prius |
| 2021 | Lexus LS400 |
| 2020 | Toyopet Light Truck Model SKB (The one in our collection is the first Toyoace, which was renamed from Toyopet Light Truck Model SKB in 1956.) |
| 2019 | Eunos Roadster |
| 2018 | Toyota Corolla |
| 2017 | Prince Skyline Model GT |
| 2017 | Subaru 1000 |
| 2014 | Isuzu 117 Coupe |
| 2013 | Honda N360 |
| 2012 | Toyota Sports 800 |
| 2010 | Mitsubishi 500 |
| 2008 | Suzuki Suzulight |
| 2007 | Daihatsu Midget |
| 2006 | Toyopet Crown |
| 2005 | Honda Civic |
| 2004 | Subaru 360 |
| 2003 | Mazda Cosmo Sport |
For detailed information about the Historical Cars of the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame, please see the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame website.
Historical Cars of the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame Page
