Formerly the Museum of Transportation, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum occupies an 1888 carriage house modeled after a French château. Beginning in 1899, Larz and Isabel Anderson acquired the cars that form the core of the collection, now the country's oldest private assemblage of antique autos. The cars boast what was then the latest equipment, from a two-cylinder engine (in a 1901 Winton race car) to a full lavatory (in a 1906 CGV). Autos and memorabilia from the collection and from other sources are on display.
The museum has a good gift shop and frequently schedules special events such as lectures and family programs. On most warm-weather Sundays, outdoor lawn events include displays of vehicles such as Corvettes, Cadillacs, Triumphs, European motorcycles, or Italian imports. Call to find out what's featured during your visit.
15 Newton St.Phone: 617/522-6547.Open: Tues-Sun and Mon holidays 10am-5pm.Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors, students, and children 6-18, free for children under 6.Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, Dec 25.T: Green Line D to Reservoir, then take bus no. 51 (Forest Hills); museum is 5 blocks from intersection of Newton and Clyde sts. Call for driving directions.
