The Wisconsin Automotive Museum. showcases transportation history, the museum is Wisconsin’s largest auto museum, featuring an ever-changing display of classic and vintage autos and artifacts plus the largest assembled group of Hartford-built Kissel luxury automobiles.
The museum’s art deco interior sets off 115+ vehicles on exhibit, including Pontiacs, Studebakers, Chevrolets, Kaisers, Fords, and other cars from around the world. The collection is rounded out by displays of automotive artifacts such as gas pumps, signs, license plates, oil cans, and other Petrolina. An assortment of outboard engines built in Hartford from the 1930s to 1990s is also on display.
The high caliber Kissel automobiles were manufactured in Hartford 1906 – 1931, making Kissel the second-longest car manufacturer in Wisconsin. Of the 27,000 produced fewer than 150 are known to exist today, with 27 currently exhibited at the museum. The most famous Kissel model was the two-passenger Speedster, nicknamed the “Gold Bug.” Gold Bug owners included celebrities of the day such as Amelia Earhart, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Greta Garbo, and Fatty Arbuckle. A wide selection of models including 4 passengers, coupes, touring cars, fire engines, and trucks are part of the collection.
The Nash Car Club of America has space within the museum dedicated to Wisconsin-based vehicles and related memorabilia. Nash began in Kenosha, Wisconsin when the Thomas B. Jeffery Company was purchased by Charles Nash in 1916.
The Hudson Essex Terraplane Historical Society and Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame also maintain special display areas for their vehicles.
The museum is home to and showcases the 1913 #1003 Soo Line steam locomotive along with other railroad artifacts.
147 N Rural St, Hartford
WI 53027
P: 262-673-7999
Email: info@wisconsinautomuseum.com
Adults……………………………… $12
5 and under…………………… FREE
Children(6-16)…………………… $6
Seniors (62+)…………………….. $10
Plan: 2-3 hr
Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
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Dezerland Park Orlando is home to 16+ ATTRACTIONS, over 250,000 sq ft of dedicated indoor event spaces, plus limitless outdoor options.
The car museum portion of Dezerland Park Orlando is Orlando’s largest museum of any kind. One Of The Largest Auto Collections In The World! Over 2,000+ vehicles valued at $200 million across 20 themed rooms, offering a unique automotive adventure at Dezerland Park.
5250 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
P: 321-754-1700
Email: orlando@dezerlandpark.com
Adult $29.95
Senior/Military $23.95
Child (4-12 yrs) $20.95
Child (under 4 years) Free
Plan: 1+hr
Mon to Thu 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Sat 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Sun 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20...
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The Studebaker National Museum is a state-of-the-art, 55,000-square-foot facility that opened in October 2005. The building has three levels and features fully climate-controlled galleries and storage facilities to ensure the best possible care for the Collection.
The Studebaker National Museum was designed by South Bend’s own James Childs Architects and features several design elements from Studebaker’s factory buildings.
201 Chapin St
South Bend, IN 46601
E: info@studebakermuseum.org
P: 574-235-9714
Adults $11
Seniors $9.50
Students 6-17 yrs $7
5 and under Free
Plan: 2-3 hr
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 12am – 5pm
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20...
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The Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear Museum is located at 1100 North Dixie Avenue in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. They are a family-friendly place and welcome everyone to visit the museum to view their collection of cars.
Swope Auto Museum is home to an impressive collection of vintage and antique cars. Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear, allows you to take a tour of different eras, from the early 1900s to the 1960s. The museum features vehicles of all makes and models.
1100 N Dixie Ave
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
P: 270-765-2181
Free
Plan: 1hr
Monday – Saturday – 10am – 5pm
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20...
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The Antique Car Museum of Iowa is now inside the new Xtreme Arena, only 200 yards from the old location.
Founded in 2006, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa prides itself on educating visitors on the history of transportation. The 28,000 square foot showroom features 90+ cars ranging from the year 1899 to the mid-1970s, along with an early 20th century Skelly gas station, and an exhibit featuring the Abernathy Boys.
Many of the antique cars are in their original clothes and are untouched by modern-day techniques—it’s a rare pleasure to view these historic cars in their genuine state!
200 East 9th St.
Coralville, IA. 52241
P: 319-569-4504
Email: antiquecarmuseumofiowa@gmail.com
Adults $10
7-12 $5
6 and under Free
Plan: 1-2hr
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 5pm
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20...
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