Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Industrial history museum in Vista, California
The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum stretches across 55 acres, displaying machinery, tools, vehicles, and industrial equipment from different historical periods.
Founded in 1969, this museum preserves machinery from the late 1800s to early 1960s, including steam engines, tractors, and agricultural equipment still in working condition.
The museum functions as an educational center with a blacksmith shop, weaver's barn, farmhouse, and the West Coast Watch & Clock Museum presenting American industrial heritage.
Located at 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with special events in June and October.
The facility maintains six operational steam traction engines and features the only operating sawmill in San Diego County, powered by a D-3000 Cat diesel engine.
Location: California
Inception: 1969
Opening Hours: Mittwoch-Sonntag 10:00-16:00
Phone: +17609411791
Email: agsemoffice@gmail.com
Website: http://agsem.com
GPS coordinates: 33.22911,-117.25453
Latest update: March 19, 2025 16:01
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