The private collection of more than 90 automobiles at the Newport Car Museum focuses on eight decades of modern industrial automotive design and celebrates cars as works of art. From the 1950s to the present, separate galleries of Ford/Shelby Cars, Corvettes, World Cars, Fin Cars, American Muscle Cars, and Chrysler Mopars (plus a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit that will be made permanent in 2023) have been carefully curated to appeal to men as well as women and to all generations, from grandparents to parents to children.
They reflect a time when artists who likely would have been the great sculptors in the Renaissance Age became stylists, designers, and industrial engineers for the Big Three American auto manufacturers and leading European companies such as Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and BMW, perhaps enjoying more creative freedom than will ever be experienced by their counterparts today.
The Museum, with expansive grounds and free parking, hosts car clubs, car shows, and other special events onsite. Its displays cover 80,000 square feet – the equivalent in space of 1 ½ football fields (including the end zones). There are no barrier ropes around the cars, and the experience includes specially commissioned artwork; historic videos; and an eclectic collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture serving as seating. A 2,500 sq. ft. gift shop has become its own colorful gallery, offering up thousands of items curated for car lovers and others.
While once a hidden gem, the Newport Car Museum is now regularly compared to other acclaimed car museums such as Florida’s Revs Institute and California’s Petersen Automotive Museum. For 2021, it received the Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice award and distinction as among the Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide. In 2021, the Newport Car Museum was named among the “Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide” by Tripadvisor®.
1947 W Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
P: 401-848-2277
Email: info@newportcarmuseum.org
Adults $20
Students/Seniors/Military $16
Children $10
Plan: 1-2hr
Daily 10 am – 5 pm
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What year did the Mack Senior model debut? When was the first Mack diesel engine produced? When did Mack adopt the bulldog as its mascot? Or a little closer to home: What transmission was outfitted on your grandfather’s 1940 Mack? If you’ve got questions – and perhaps a vehicle identification number – there’s a pretty good chance the Mack Trucks Historical Museum has the answers within their archives.
The Mack Museum was born as a non-profit corporation in 1984 and commemorates Mack history through photos, memorabilia, and a collection of vintage Mack truck models. In addition to being the authority on all things Mack, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum also restores and preserves vintage Mack Trucks and memorabilia for all to enjoy. Free guided tours every hour.
2402 Lehigh Parkway South
Allentown, PA 18103
P: 610-351-8999
Email: mack.museum@macktrucks.com
Free
Plan: 1hr
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Last tour starts at 3:00 p.m)
NOTE: During Museum days of operation-the Museum may be closed to the public to allow for corporate functions.
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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...
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The Bickford Collection is an open-air Pavillion and courtyard filled with a collection of Erv’s old antique trucks and equipment in downtown Yarmouth Maine. Closed Nov to May.
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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...
The America on Wheels building is 43,000 square feet. The museum offers over 23,000 square feet of Exhibit space divided into three main galleries and several smaller exhibits. There are over 75 cars, trucks, motorcycles, & bikes in the museum and exhibits...
After the turn of the 20th century, the development of the automobile profoundly changed American life. In the Frick Car and Carriage Museum, visitors can travel back to the time of carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on...
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Lenny’s Classic Car Collection has over thirty cars in the collection consisting of Jaguars, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, and a Thunderbird. The museum is housed in an old Packard Dealership from 1920.
816 Green Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
P: 814-946-5082
Email: lennysclassiccarcollection@yahoo.com
Donation
Plan: 1hr
9 am – 5 pm Daily
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After the turn of the 20th century, the development of the automobile profoundly changed American life. In the Frick Car and Carriage Museum, visitors can travel back to the time of carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on...
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7227 Reynolds St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
P: 412-371-0600
Email: info@thefrickpittsburgh.org
Free
Plan: 2-3 hr
Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am – 10 pm
Closed Mondays
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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...
The America on Wheels building is 43,000 square feet. The museum offers over 23,000 square feet of Exhibit space divided into three main galleries and several smaller exhibits. There are over 75 cars, trucks, motorcycles, & bikes in the museum and exhibits...
After the turn of the 20th century, the development of the automobile profoundly changed American life. In the Frick Car and Carriage Museum, visitors can travel back to the time of carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on...
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The America on Wheels building is 43,000 square feet. The museum offers over 23,000 square feet of Exhibit space divided into three main galleries and several smaller exhibits. There are over 75 cars, trucks, motorcycles, & bikes in the museum and exhibits change every 6 months.
5 N Front St
Allentown, PA 18102
P: 610-432-4200
General – $13.00
Seniors (62+) – $10.00
Students (6-16) – $7.00
Children (5 & under) – FREE
Children 12 & under FREE on Weekends
Plan: 1-2 hr
January – May
Wednesday – Saturday – 10am – 3pm
Sun: 12pm-3pm
June – August
Tuesday – Saturday – 10am – 4pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm
September – November
Wednesday – Saturday – 10am – 3pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm
December
Wednesday – Saturday – 10am – 4pm
Sun: 12pm – 4pm
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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...
The America on Wheels building is 43,000 square feet. The museum offers over 23,000 square feet of Exhibit space divided into three main galleries and several smaller exhibits. There are over 75 cars, trucks, motorcycles, & bikes in the museum and exhibits...
After the turn of the 20th century, the development of the automobile profoundly changed American life. In the Frick Car and Carriage Museum, visitors can travel back to the time of carriages, see some of the first horseless carriages to have an impact on...
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