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Motte Historical Museum - a FREE Family Fun Destination in Menifee!

Go back in time and explore classic cars from 1910-1969!

By Arielle Parfait, Assistant Publisher Macaroni KID Temecula-Murrieta-French Valley July 27, 2022

Come explore this hidden treasure in Menifee.  Step back in time and explore cars from 1910-1969 and it's FREE!

๐Ÿ“28380 U.S. Hwy 74 #15, Menifee, CA 92585

โฐWednesday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐ŸปChildren 11 & under must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.  




We had a chance to meet the owner of all of these amazing cars while on our trip to this wonderful museum.  We were shown the vehicle he had when he was in high school (The orange Impala shown in the cover photos) and he assured me that all of his vehicles still run, since they sometimes have to clear the barn out for events and weddings.  His family is a farming family but they love classic cars and keep their museum open so others can enjoy their collection.

My kids enjoyed playing the juke box, checking out the little diner area, trying out the mini cinema, learning about how cheap gas was all those years ago, pretending to be locked up in an old jail cell, learning about the history of the Menifee area and seeing school buses and fire engines from the past.  










You can also book the barn for weddings, receptions, birthday ๐ŸŽ‚  parties, baby showers ๐Ÿผ and more.   They also have Santa ๐ŸŽ… visit the museum in December.  In April they host an annual classic car show.  





This was such a great find!  We will definitely be back with other family members to check out all of the amazing cars.  You can check out their Facebook page for updates about their upcoming events or check out their website:  Mottemuseum.com for info about renting their venue for your next event.  

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