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Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA (2026)

Name: Marconi Automotive Museum
Address: 1302 Industrial Drive, Tustin, CA, 92780, US
Telephone: +17142583001
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

The Marconi Automotive Museum & Events Venue is a rare gem in Orange County that specializes in corporate, social, and wedding events. Our car museum can be customized to your vision and made into an experience that will leave you and your guests speechless. It has a contemporary atmosphere, with an all-inclusive venue that offers state-of-the-art options with outstanding food and equally exceptio

nal service! Whether small and quaint to large and luxurious, the Marconi is the perfect Orange County location for any occasion.

08/26/2026

2026 Marconi Museum Open House - Official Recap! 🙌❤️🏁⚡️

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the historic Tustin Thunder Road Races and more than 30 years of giving through the Marconi Foundation for Kids!

This year’s Open House gave us the opportunity to reflect on an important chapter in the history of the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids. From the special Tustin Thunder display and stories from the era, to limited-edition memorabilia and a look back at what helped shape the museum into what it is today, it was incredibly special to share this legacy with our community.

Three decades later, Tustin Thunder remains an unforgettable part of Orange County’s automotive history, having brought tens of thousands of motorsports fans together at the former Marine Corps Air Station here in Tustin.

We were also blown away by the incredible turnout of exotic, classic, collector, and race cars that filled the property and helped make this year’s Open House one to remember.

To every vehicle owner, guest, vendor, sponsor, volunteer, staff member, photographer, and supporter who helped make the day possible; Thank you!

For more than 30 years, your support has allowed us to celebrate automotive history while continuing the mission at the heart of the Marconi Foundation for Kids: giving back to children in need throughout our community.

Thank you for helping us, help kids! ✨

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08/15/2026

A huge thank you to Trackside Sim Racing (TRACKSIDE SIM RACING) for their continued support of the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids and for being a proud sponsor of our 2026 Marconi Open House!

Trackside helped bring the excitement of the racetrack to this year’s event, giving our guests the opportunity to get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of racing firsthand. 🏁🏎️💨

Based in Southern California, Trackside Sim Racing brings professional racing simulators directly to events, creating a fully immersive, turnkey racing experience for corporate events, private parties, brand activations, festivals, automotive events and more. Their team handles everything from delivery and setup to staffing, live leaderboards, race direction and even big-screen race broadcasts.

Whether you’re planning your next company event, automotive gathering, private celebration or looking for a unique way to entertain your guests, be sure to check out TRACKSIDE SIM RACING and see how they can bring the race to you!

Thank you again to the entire Trackside Sim Racing team for your continued support of the Marconi Automotive Museum & Foundation for Kids and our mission of helping kids throughout Orange County and beyond! 🙌❤️🏁

08/12/2026

Our 2026 Open House through your lens! 📸🏁🤩

We’re excited to share a collection of moments captured by photographers and guests who joined us for this year’s Marconi Automotive Museum Open House. Each slide features a different perspective from the day, with the photographer or guest tagged so you can check out more of their work.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Open House such an incredible day, our attendees, vehicle owners, vendors, volunteers, staff, photographers, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Your continued support allows us to bring the automotive community together while furthering the mission of the Marconi Foundation for Kids!

One of our favorite parts of hosting events like this is seeing the experience through the eyes of our community. If you attend a future Marconi event, be sure to tag in your photos and videos for a chance to be featured on our page!
Thank you for helping us, help kids. ❤️

📸 Swipe through to see the Open House through the eyes of our amazing guests!

08/05/2026

30 years ago, the Tustin Thunder Road Races debuted at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, transforming the base into a temporary road-racing circuit beneath the iconic Tustin Blimp Hangars.

Held August 2–4, 1996, Tustin Thunder brought the sights, sounds, and excitement of motorsports to Orange County on an unforgettable scale. The weekend featured vintage road racing, a massive car and motorcycle show, karting, drag racing exhibitions, family entertainment, and much more, all within the extraordinary setting of the former military air station.

Spearheaded by Dick and John Marconi, the event brought together racers, collectors, enthusiasts, families, and tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. John also took to the circuit himself, racing several cars from the Marconi collection throughout the historic weekend.

But Tustin Thunder represented far more than racing.

At its heart was the same purpose that inspired Dick and John to establish the Marconi Automotive Museum and Foundation for Kids: using their shared passion for automobiles to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children. The event helped support the Foundation and its charitable mission, bringing the community together around motorsports while giving back to children in need.

Three decades later, the roar of the engines may no longer echo across the air station, but the memories, impact, and legacy of Tustin Thunder continue to live on.

Today, we proudly remember the event that turned a former military base into one of Orange County’s most unforgettable racing destinations and celebrate the vision of Dick and John Marconi that made it possible.

Happy 30th Anniversary to the Tustin Thunder Road Races! 🏁

07/18/2026

What an incredible 2026 National Corvette Day Celebration! 🏁🇺🇸

Year after year, this event continues to grow, and it would not be possible without the amazing people who bring it to life. A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers, hardworking staff, supportive community, Corvette club members, Corvette owners, guests, vendors, and everyone who took part in making this year’s celebration so special.

We are also incredibly grateful to Chevrolet of Carson in Carson, California, for serving as a Premier Sponsor and helping us make this event an unforgettable experience for Corvette enthusiasts of all ages!

Thank you for coming together to celebrate an iconic piece of American automotive history while supporting the Marconi Foundation for Kids. We cannot wait to make next year’s National Corvette Day Celebration even bigger and better!

Thank you for helping us, help kids!

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07/16/2026

2026 Marconi Museum Open House
🗓️ Sunday, August 2, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly day of food, fun, and an incredible selection of vehicles as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the historic Tustin Thunder Road Races and more than 30 years of giving through the Marconi Foundation for Kids.

This year’s Open House will pay tribute to one of Orange County’s most memorable motorsports events, the Tustin Thunder Road Races. Originally held at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin beneath the iconic Tustin Blimp Hangars, Tustin Thunder brought together racers, collectors, and enthusiasts from across the country for a weekend unlike any other. Spearheaded by John & Dick Marconi, the event featured vintage road racing on a temporary course built from the military base’s taxiways and helicopter pads, along with a massive car and motorcycle show, karting, drag racing exhibitions, family entertainment, and more. Drawing tens of thousands of spectators, Tustin Thunder became one of Orange County’s most memorable automotive events while supporting the Marconi Foundation for Kids and its charitable mission of helping kids.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tustin Thunder in conjunction with our annual Open House event, we’re bringing a piece of that excitement back to the Marconi Automotive Museum. Guests will enjoy a special display honoring the event, stories from the era, and a look back at the racing career of John and Dick Marconi. To commemorate the occasion, we will also debut a special-edition Tustin Thunder anniversary t-shirt featuring several of the iconic race cars John campaigned during the 1990s as well as a museum archive sale of automotive magazines, books and more! Available exclusively at the Open House.

🏁 If you plan to bring an exotic, classic, collector, or race car, spaces in the main parking lot will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking will be available for spectators.

🫶 Thanks for helping us help kids!

Address

1302 Industrial Drive
Tustin, CA
92780

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17142583001

Website

https://linktr.ee/marconimuseum

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