$1 million gift fuels San Diego Automotive Museum’s expansion plans

Rendering of the San Diego Automotive Museum s expansion that will include rooftop event space Photo courtesy of the San Diego Automotive Museum It s off to the races with a landmark million gift from San Diego philanthropist Dorothea Laub fueling the San Diego Automotive Museum s ambitious expansion plans and bringing the museum closer to realizing its million Capital Campaign Laub s donation supports the Museum s effort to build a new -square-foot facility that will seamlessly connect to its historic Balboa Park location The expansion will provide additional space for rotating exhibits educational programs and area events as well as a rooftop reception venue with sweeping views of Downtown San Diego and Balboa Park The project aims to strengthen the Museum s role as a cultural and educational hub creating greater access fostering deeper society engagement and expanding its collections The Capital Campaign kicked off on June with a million lead gift from Advance Test Equipment Rentals Together with Laub s contribution these gifts underscore the strong locality endorsement that is propelling the museum s upsurge according to a news release We are lucky to count Dorothea as one of our greatest supporters Her belief in the Museum s mission and her extraordinary generosity have provided the momentum we need to reach new heights commented Lenny Leszczynski CEO of the San Diego Automotive Museum This gift is not just about the present day it s about the future we are building together For more information or to sponsorship the San Diego Automotive Museum visit sdautomuseum org