The DFW Car & Toy Museum has been named a Best of Texas winner in the Museum category by Guide to Texas, the museum announced. The annual Best of Texas awards recognize businesses and organizations across the state, with winners selected primarily based on public voting. For the Fort Worth museum, the honor reflects support from visitors who explored its collection and cast votes in the statewide program.
"We are incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for us," said Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum. "We built this museum because we wanted people to have a place where they could see incredible cars and toys, learn something, have fun and simply enjoy themselves. To have Texans recognize us with this award means a tremendous amount to us."
The museum's origins trace back to the 1980s, when Sturgeon began collecting toys and later expanded to full-size automobiles. His personal passion grew into a collection of more than 200 cars and over 3,000 toys and collectibles. Originally housed in Haltom City, the collection eventually moved to 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, where the museum opened in March 2025. It has since become a destination for car enthusiasts, toy collectors, families, and travelers.
Visitors can explore an ever-changing array of European classics, American automobiles, Japanese cars, race cars, celebrity vehicles, and quirky automobiles, alongside vintage toys, model cars, robots, and antique German toys. Perhaps most notably, admission is free, making the museum accessible to everyone. The Best of Texas award, presented by Guide to Texas, allows readers to nominate and vote for their favorite Texas businesses. Winners undergo a verification process, and the designation represents the program's highest statewide honor.
For the museum, the recognition in the Museum category is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the community. "We don't take this for granted," Sturgeon said. "Every person who visits, tells a friend, posts a photo, leaves a review or votes for us helps us continue building something special here in Fort Worth. We are very thankful."
Beyond its exhibits, the museum serves as a gathering place for North Texas. It hosts events every weekend, bringing together car clubs, collectors, families, and enthusiasts from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The museum also offers flexible event spaces for private parties, corporate gatherings, club events, meetings, and celebrations. With its unique collection, it provides a memorable setting for various occasions.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with final entry at 5 p.m. The museum welcomes families, car enthusiasts, toy collectors, and well-behaved dogs. With free admission, free parking, and a vast collection, it offers a distinctive experience for visitors. The Best of Texas award underscores the museum's role as a cultural and community asset, potentially boosting tourism and local engagement in Fort Worth.
