Take a trip back in time with this new rare car museum in Fort Worth
Vintage car enthusiasts in Fort Worth now have a new spot to visit.
The new DFW Car and Toy Museum will open to the public for free in north Fort Worth on April 1, with a grand opening April 2 and a “soft launch” Saturday, March 15.
What is the DFW Car and Toy Museum?
Ron Sturgeon, a Dallas auto businessman, has a personal collection of millions of dollars worth of cars here in Fort Worth. What was formerly known as DFW Elite Toy Museum in Haltom City, has now been moved to Cowtown.
A homeless, 17-year-old Sturgeon turned his $2,000 inheritance into an auto repair business. The business grew so big that Ford Motor Company bought it in 1999. He then moved into salvaging old motor vehicles.
He has been an avid car collector for more than 30 years, and first showcased his cars at the DFW Elite Toy Museum. Now, Fort Worth hosts a museum of Sturgeon’s shiny collection.
The new, 150,000-square-foot museum showcases a variety of cars: rare exotics, European masterpieces, celebrity-owned vehicles, unique oddities and historic race cars. It will be the largest car museum in Texas, with more than 200 cars and more than 3,000 antique automotive toys.
Where is the DFW Car and Toy Museum?
You can find the DFW Car and Toy Museum located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, just off of Interstate 35.
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is free, and the DFW Car and Toy Museum is also dog-friendly.
Sturgeon says the museum has 300 parking spaces, so there is plenty of room for people to attend.
Car museum manners — what to know if you go
If you do take a visit, mind your manners with these tips from the museum:
Look at the cars from afar– no need to touch, open car doors or do any “car climbing or cuddling”
Follow museum signs and don’t be afraid to ask the crew questions
Pictures are allowed
If you bring your dog, keep them on a leash. Keep your kids close as well
No running
No snacks
No backpacks or bulky bags
Watch out for buckles and other accessories when getting close to the cars
No smoking