The museum's primary focus is racing vehicles, with a concentration of NASCAR, Sprint, Modified, Super Modified and Midget race cars. Founded by vintner and car aficionado Richard "Dick" Woodland, the collection also includes numerous well known vintage and classic automobiles, along with preserved historical motorcycles. The Woodland Auto Display is located on the grounds of the Estrella Warbirds Museum.
2 Great Museums
Entrance allows you access to both Woodland Auto Display and Estrella Warbirds Museum.
Racing History
You will find representative vehicles and momentos from eary dirt track racing to modern day events.
Great Destination
Whether it be for a family outing or an entire car club outing, you're guaranteed to enjoy your visit!
About
More About WOODLAND Auto Display
"One of the finest automotive museum in Central California"
Mario Andretti, Dick and Claudia Woodland with Bobby Unser at the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Expansion happened every year since opening in 2009
Starting with just under 5,000 square feet, we've grown to over 20,000 square feet plus another 5,000 square feet in off site restoration.
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Numerous well known racing legends have viewed the vehicles and left their mark on this Paso Robles grown establishment.
Just a few are shown below
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Most of the vehicles on display have been restored to the original condition as they were when first built.
Some of the cars came off the track and required little to no restoration.
This is a unique collection in that you can see, up close and personal, cars which were well known on the various racing circuits.
Visitors Since Jan 1
Aug 2004
Visitors - Sep 2024
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Display
The Woodland Auto Display Offers
A unique environment designed to please everyone from children to the most discriminating automotive aficionado.
Facilities
Over 20,000 square feet of well designed and uniquely displayed vehicles with best viewing conditions. Located on the grounds of the
Estrella Warbirds Museum
Research
Research library on site provides a great source for studies of the racing world. Online archives now available.
Early Years
Exceptional selection of Midget, Sprint (both dirt and pavement), Silver Crown and Modified race vehicles
Domestic
The Woodlay Auto Display includes Vintage, Classic, Custom, Modern and historical Motorcycles
Portfolio
Check out a random Sampling of vehicles
Below images are only a small sampling of vehicles on display.
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- Sprint
- Domestic
- NASCAR
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Team
Our Hardworking Team
Always working on more ways to better improve your experience when you visit the Woodland Auto Display
Richard Woodland
Founder
Claudia Woodland
Founder
Rich Woodland
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Robert Woodland
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Alex Lopez
Restoration Specialist
Jerry Jones
Restoration SpecialistF.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
The hardest question to answer is the one unasked.
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Where are you located?
The Woodland Auto Display is located on the grounds of the Estrella Warbirds Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles California 93446. This is just off Highway 46 east of Paso Robles and adjacent to the Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
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What are your hours and what days are you open and admission costs?
We are open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entrance to both museums is through the Gift Shop at Estrella Warbirds Museum. Admission (includes entrance to both Estrella Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto Display):
Category One Day Pass Two Day Pass Adult $18 $28 Senior (60+) $15 $24 Student (w/ID) $10 $15 Child (6-12) $8 $12 Child (0-5) Free Free Military Veteran $12 $18 Active Duty (w/ID) Free Free -
Are the facilities handicapp accessible? Do you have group tours or Car Club Destination events?
All of the facililities are handicapp accessible. We frequently host both small and large Car Club Destination events. Group Tours (minimum of 10 or more) and Car Club Destination events should be coordinated through our facilities rental coordinator
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How long should I allocate for a visit?
There is more than enough in all the facilites to spend several days seeing and absorbing all the displays. It is recommended that you allocate at least several hours for your first visit, many people stay the entire day and not see everything.
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Are dogs allowed in the museum?
We believe dogs are our best friends and every dog deserves a good human. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in any of the museum buildings on the campus. They are allowed on the grounds when kept on a leash.
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Can we take pictures in the museum?
Absolutely! We encourage you to take pictures of all the exhibits. Share them with your friends and associates and let them know about this place! Share them on social media!
Contact
Contact Us
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