Last updated: 6/18/2013
Menifee, California
Street Address
28380 HWY 74
Menifee, CA 92585
Mailing Address
28380 # 15 State Hwy 74
Menifee, CA 92585
phone: 951-928-3210
e-mail: maria@mottemuseum.com
web: www.mottemuseum.com

Hours

Wednesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Every first and third Sunday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed most holidays or for special event bookings/weddings, receptions.

Admissions

Adimission is free, children ages 11 and under must have an adult chapparone.

Free

Staff

Leon Motte
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John Motte
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Sarah Motte
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Maria Mathey
phone: 951-928-3210
Description

Antique and classic cars, private Motte family collection. The venue includes antque appliances and community history.

The Car Collection

In 1951 John Victor Motte bought a Chevrolet Touring for $15, overhauled the engine, and restored the car in the late 1970's. That Chevrolet was the car that began the private collection, and fueled the Motte Brothers desire to restore antique automobiles. The 1926 Chevrolet Touring is currently on display at the Museum, and the preservation of the rest of the restored automobiles continues today.

The Barn

Leon E. Motte built the Motte's Romola Farms Barn in 1985 with architect Robert Morris. Robert Morris has done much architectural design in downtown Temecula, and is known for his wrought iron work and western artistic touch. After building the Barn in 1985 from all salvaged materials, the Motte’s sold produce for about 10 years before leasing it out to other food vendors, such as Tom's Farms and Hamshaw Farms.

Mission

Dedicated to the preservation and education of antique/classic automobiles.

History

This 9000,00 sq ft barn was built in 1985 by the Motte Family. Farmers in the community and surrounding valley. Origionally a produce barn the barn now houses the Motte family collection of autombiles.

Artifact Collections
Antique Cars 1910 - classic 1950's
Antique television
Stoves
Refridgerators
ice box
Research Collections

In the upstairs loft a collection of history boards with photos, and information documented by the Perris Valley Historical Association. Community, mining, farming, native american, and historical points of interest in the community of Perris and surrounding area.

Educational Programs

Group tours for all ages, hosted by Leon Motte.

Facilities

Rustic Barn built in 1985 using used materials.

Lecture Halls
Governance

The Motte Historical Museum is privately owned and operated by the Motte Family. The museum is a non - profit 501 c3

Services

Group tours, Car shows, Cruise ins. The facility is available to rent.

ADA

Down stairs 9,000 sq ft is accessable for ADA.

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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