German Car Day

Join us on Father’s Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum for a day dedicated to the finest in German engineering. Whether you're a fan of classic Volkswagens, BMWs, Porsches, Mercedes-Benz, or Audis, this event is a must for any car enthusiast.

Spend a fun day with Dad on the Great Lawn, surrounded by stunning German automobiles, history, and fellow car enthusiasts. Enjoy these legendary machines' sights, sounds, and craftsmanship!

Bring your family, explore incredible vehicles, and celebrate the precision, innovation, and style that make German cars iconic.

Car registration is available online only—there will be no day-of registration.

New Member Perk 🎉: Starting in 2026, Museum Members will receive exclusive access to vehicle registration for Lawn Events 48 hours before it opens to the public. Members will also receive a discount on online vehicle registration. To redeem these benefits, you must be logged into the account associated with your membership. For assistance, please contact us. Not valid for Club events or day-of registration

Car registration, online only: 

Driver only • $30 (Museum Member, $25)

Driver + 1 passenger • $40 (Museum Member, $35)

Driver + 2 passengers • $50 (Museum Member, $45)

Driver + 3 passengers • $60 (Museum Member, $55)

To ease morning traffic, we are continuing a staggered parking model, allowing vehicles to be parked by marque.

Please enter the park at your designated time slot by marque. Do not arrive earlier or later. If you miss your window, you will be parked at 9:00 AM, subject to availability.

 Lawn B (Drive into the park and continue straight, and pull onto Lawn Area B)

• BMW CCA Priority Parking – 7:30 AM

• BMW – 7:45 AM

• Mercedes – 8:15 AM

Lawn A (Please enter the park and continue straight, up around the Museum and onto the Lawn) 

• Audi – 8:30 AM

• VW – 8:45 AM

• Porsche – 9:00 AM

JUST WANT TO SPECTATE?

Spectator tickets never sell out.

You must purchase them at the front gate the day of.

We accept Cash, credit/debit cards, and Apple Pay.

Spectator tickets are not available in advance.

Spectator admission: (Day-of only!)

Adults • $15

Children 6-12 • $10

Students • $10

Seniors • $10

Children under 6, free

Museum members, free.