The National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States is housed in the original factory buildings of the Auburn Automobile Company. Featuring over 250 cars and trucks of all years, a vintage vehicle toy gallery, and an automotive library.

Nestled in the middle of Small Town, USA, Auburn, Indiana, was home to many horseless carriage and motorcar manufacturing companies. It is here where E. L. Cord chose to expand an automotive empire with Auburn and Cord automobile factories. As you stroll through the remaining production buildings of the Auburn Automobile Company, you can almost feel and hear the excitement of the designers and mechanics working to create some of the world’s finest automobiles.

1000 Gordon M Buehrig Pl
Auburn, IN 46706
P: 260-925-9100
Email: info@natmus.org

National Automotive and Truck Museum Admission:

Adults $12
5-12 $7

Plan: 2-3hr

National Automotive and Truck Museum Hours:

Daily 9 am – 5 pm

www.natmus.org

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In 1930 the Wayne County, Indiana Historical Society accepted the gift of extensive personal collections from Julia Meek Gaar, and the gift of the historical Friends Meeting House at 1150 North A Street, Richmond from the Whitewater Monthly Meeting of Friends (General Conference) commonly known as Hicksites. The beautiful Meetinghouse ground was purchased and two adjoining lots were added later.

Through the succeeding years area residents have contributed countless heirlooms and memorabilia to help establish an outstanding record of the past. Others have given cash donations and bequests which made possible the Lindemuth addition in 1954 and accessory buildings which include the county’s oldest log school house (1812) and a typical two-story log residence built in 1823. Wayne County’s history is particularly significant because this county became a major gateway to the West and at one time was the most populous county in Indiana. When the National Road opened in 1833, countless emigrant families trudged over it on their way westward.

The vehicle collection focuses on Indiana-manufactured automobiles, several less-well-known makes are represented, along with other automobilia.

1150 N A St,
Richmond, IN 47374
P:  765-962-5756
Email: office@wchmuseum.org

Wayne County Historical Museum Admission:

Adults $8
Senior/Veterans $6
Students 6-17 $5
5 and under free
Plan: 1hr

Wayne County Historical Museum Hours:

Tuesday – Friday 9:30 am – 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm – 4 pm

wchmuseum.org

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2405 Indiana Ave # 1
La Porte, IN 46350
P: 219-324-6767
Email: info@laportecountyhistory.org

La Porte County Historical Society Admission:

Adults $5
Seniors $4
Plan: 1hr

La Porte County Historical Society Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4:30pm

laportecountyhistory.org

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is where the world’s finest cars of yesterday live today! Over 140 classic, antique, vintage, and special interest cars are displayed with other automotive-related exhibits on three floors. Closed Christmas & New Year’s Days.

1600 S Wayne St
Auburn, IN 46706
P: 260-925-1444
E: info@automobilemuseum.org

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Admission:

Adults $12.50
Under 18 $7.50
Under 6 Free
Plan: 1-2 hr

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Hours:

Daily 9 am – 5 pm

automobilemuseum.org

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The Stutz Museum is located in the original Stutz Building built in 1912. The museum is only a small part of the building which opened on February 3, 2023.  There are about 12 cars currently on display in the museum.  There is also an event space, restaurants, office spaces, and more located inside the original Stutz building.

1060 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
P: 317-488-7374
E: nicole.langdon@colliers.com

The Stutz Museum Admission:

Free

Plan: <1 hr

The Stutz Museum Hours:

Thursday & Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday  10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

thestutz.com

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