Car Museum

Emil Frey Classics AG

Safenwil • Switzerland

A classic car museum in Safenwil presenting British and Japanese automotive heritage inside a restored textile factory, with special exhibitions, guided tours and a café.

About the venue

Classic cars in a historic industrial setting

Emil Frey Classics AG brings historic vehicles, specialist expertise and automotive hospitality together at the Classic Center Schweiz in Safenwil. Its restored former textile factory provides a distinctive setting for the Classic Car Museum, with the collection displayed across three floors.

The museum typically presents around 50–60 vehicles, with a particular focus on British and Japanese cars from the post-war years through the 1980s. The collection connects familiar design icons with the history of the brands that helped shape Emil Frey’s role in Swiss motoring. Temporary exhibitions add further perspectives on automotive history.

Guided tours offer more background on the vehicles and their stories. Visitors can also pause at the Classic Café, while the adjoining event spaces accommodate private celebrations, company gatherings and other occasions in an automotive setting.

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Around 50–60 classics

Explore a changing selection from the Emil Frey collection, with a strong British and Japanese focus.

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Three floors of history

Discover historic vehicles across three exhibition floors inside a carefully restored former textile factory.

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Changing special exhibitions

Temporary exhibitions explore particular marques, periods and themes, offering fresh perspectives on the history of motoring.

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Classic Café

Round off your museum visit with a drink or lunch in the café within the building’s foyer.

Plan your visit

The practical details, in one place.

Bahnhofplatz 2
Opening hours
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
SundayClosed

Opening hours may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check the venue's official Google Maps listing.

Frequently Questions People Ask

Do you have any questions?

The museum concentrates on British and Japanese classics, particularly vehicles from the post-war period through the 1980s. Individual exhibits can change.
Yes. Guided tours for groups of up to 15 people can be booked in advance. Several languages are available, including English, German, French and Italian.
Admission is normally charged, with concessions and selected museum-pass benefits available. Guided tours are priced separately from museum entry.
Only on specifically announced dates. Check the museum’s current calendar before travelling, as special closures can override an otherwise scheduled Sunday opening.
Yes. Safenwil railway station is directly opposite the Classic Center, making the museum straightforward to reach by public transport.
Yes. The Classic Café is in the foyer and offers refreshments and lunchtime food. Its opening hours differ from those of the museum.
Yes. The Event Center offers an event hall and smaller clubroom, with catering and event support available. A museum visit can form part of the programme.
Yes. The museum shop sells automotive books, model cars, clothing and other items for classic-car enthusiasts.
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