The Mullin specializes in the Art Deco and Machine Age eras, and features more than 140 vehicles, art and artifacts. (Mullin Automotive Museum)
It has been an unfortunate year of Covid-forced closures for most museums in the U.S., but there has been a spring thaw in pandemic restrictions and many of the famed institutions are emerging from hibernation.
Notable among the openings will be the famed and somewhat exclusive Mullin Automotive Museum, in Oxnard, Calif. It will reopen to the public on Friday, April 9, with a new schedule of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Viewing is by appointment only.
The museum celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.
The Mullin specializes in the Art Deco and Machine Age eras, and features more than 140 vehicles, art and artifacts. Its main concentration are the finest examples of French curve coachwork and the craftsmanship by manufacturers such as Bugatti, Delage, Delahaye, Hispano-Suiza, Talbot-Lago and Voisin.
The 1994 Bugatti EB 110 Supersport ‘Le Mans.’ (Mullin Automotive Museum)
Several of the automobiles in the collection are champions from concours events around the world, and many have won historic races, such as Grand Prix de Pau and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Among the Concours “Best of Show” winners are the 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet H6B “Xenia” and the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS Goutte d’Eau. Also on view is the 1994 Bugatti EB 110 Supersport “Le Mans” and what is considered to be the world’s most extensive collection of Bugatti artwork, sculpture and furniture.
View the museum’s YouTube series here.
Covid precautions
The museum will follow health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, State of California and County of Ventura to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Staff members, docents, and visitors will have their temperature taken prior to entry and must always wear protective face coverings. No personal items such as purses, bags or backpacks will be allowed in the museum. Additionally, the museum will enforce social distancing guidelines of at least 6 feet between unrelated groups. The museum will also increase the frequency of routine cleaning and provide hand sanitizer stations throughout the facility.
“As we welcome back guests, we will continue to prioritize the health of our community, visitors, volunteers, and employees,” said Mullin Automotive Museum Founder and Executive Director Peter Mullin. “We are more excited than ever to reopen our doors and continue sharing our passion for the automobile.”
The museum also has relaunched its website, which offers an all-new user experience and online shopping cart. The new site features an archive of the museum’s collection — complete with high-quality studio images and placard information — and the ability to purchase books, museum merchandise, art, and accessories from the museum’s online store.
Tickets
Visitors must purchase tickets in advance on the museum website and tickets must be printed in advance. There are two weekend sessions: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 for children ages 3-12 years. At this time, docent-led tours will not be available.
For tickets and more information visit MullinAutomotiveMuseum.com. The museum is located at 1421 Emerson Avenue, Oxnard, Calif. 93033.
