Dwarf Car Museum, Maricopa

About Dwarf Car Museum

The Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa showcases handcrafted miniature automobiles built by Ernie Adams, the originator of the dwarf car. Visitors tour displays of Dwarf Race Cars and Dwarf Car Cruisers, scaled-down replicas of classic cars constructed as functional works of art. The collection includes Grandpa Dwarf, the first dwarf car ever built from nine old refrigerators with an 18 horsepower motor, which remains in running order. The museum also features a gift shop with dwarf car-themed merchandise available for purchase online. This privately owned nonprofit museum suits car enthusiasts, model builders, and families interested in automotive engineering and custom fabrication. A visit involves walking through the museum to examine the detailed metalwork, chrome finishing, and street-legal design of each miniature vehicle. The museum charges admission and accepts cash and card payments.