AACA Museum Events

Two for $10 Tuesdays - To celebrate our 10th Anniversary - Every Tuesday in 2013!

In 2013, the AACA Museum will celebrate our 10th Anniversary!   We're planning a year-long celebration of special events and activities.

Every Tuesday, beginning January 8th - December 31, 2013, the AACA Museum will provide two admissions for $10.   This is a 50% savings off our regular admission price.   This special rate will be available for all ages from age 4 and up.   Children 3 and under are FREE.

Check back to our website often to keep up to speed as special exhibits and events are added to our calendar.

The AACA Museum is closed on New Year's Day and Christmas Eve Day.

Spring Fling - Museum of Bus Transportation

The Museum of Bus Transportation invites you to their annual Spring Fling where visitors have the ability to see the largest collection of antique buses on display in the United States.  Displays are located inside the AACA Museum and outside the Museum on the grounds.  A flea market will be part of the festivites on the lower level concours of the Museum.

A shuttle service is provided from the AACA Museum to the Museum of Bus Transportation George Sage collection storage complex for a great chance to see many of the vehicles not normally on public display.  The bus will leave on the hour.

The event runs from 9 AM - 3 PM daily with shuttles to the storage complex and the flea market will be available inside the Museum.  

Museum Members will have FREE admission with their membership card.   All visitors will be treated to $5.00 Admission (half off the regular admission price) on June 1st.

Stewarts Food Vendor will be onsite with hotdogs, burgers and fries as well as their classic---root beer float!

AAG "Insider Information Symposium"

Learn from the Pros!  Attend the AAG "Insider Information" Symposium and learn about auto collecting from an industry leader.

Cruise In at the AACA Museum

Join the Antique Automobile Club of America Hershey Region and the AACA Museum for a fun evening of cars as we host a “Cruise IN”   All vehicles of any year are welcome to  be on display - no registration fee will be charged.  Food vendors will be on hand with lots of tailgating options and the Museum will be open from 5:00 – 9:00 PM with a special admission price of just $5 per person from 5-9 PM.

Eveyone is welcome to come and enjoy looking at the vehicles both inside and outside the Museum, even if you don't have a classic or antique car.  

The Elegance and Grand Ascent At Hershey

The Elegance At Hershey is a 501 (c) 3 charity event showcasing the finest antique cars to raise awareness and funds in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the AACA Museum and AACA Library & Research Center.

The Elegance At Hershey will bring the finest of race cars and show quality collector cars together for a weekend celebrating the automobile.

Photo:  Courtesy of Michael Furman

10th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Car Show

Join us for a full day of fun as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary!   We’ll be featuring a day packed full of activities of interest to all -- Annual Museum Car Show, Valve cover Racing, Antique Car Rides, Bob the Bikeman display and demonstration, Race Car wheel changing contest, VIP Barbecue tent, DJ, Yesterday’s Vibe live band, , behind the scenes tours, model car contest and so much more!

Valve Cover Racing at the AACA Museum Car Show

As part of the AACA Museum's 10th Anniversary celebration, we are planning a fun filled day of activities for the whole family including an awesome barbecue, car show, cruise in, entertainment, behind the scenes tours, antique car rides and a valve cover racing competition.

Here's your chance to build your own valve cover race car and compete on Saturday, June 22, 2013.     See all the rules and regulations here.

7th Annual Cadillac LaSalle Club Inter-Regional Car Show

If you're a Cadillac & LaSalle fan this is the day to visit!  The Central Penn Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club will be hosting a lawn show on the Museum grounds featuring 30-50 remarkable vehicles.  The public is welcome to enjoy these vehicles before entering the Museum.

Come join us for a day of great vehicles both inside and outside of the Museum!

CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE FUNCTION

We apologize for any inconvenience, but the AACA Museum will be CLOSED to the public on Friday, August 2nd to accommodate a private group function.

Thank you!

Central Pennsylvania Porsche Club of America Concours

The Central Pennsylvania Porsche Club of America will be holding a concours event here on the grounds surrounding the AACA Museum.

The date of this event is now Sunday, September 8th - changed from Sunday, September 22nd.

Additional details will be available soon.

Corvair Club Annual Car Show

Love Corvairs?  This is a great couple days for you to visit the Museum or to participate if you are a Corvair Owner.

From 9 AM - 3 PM on Saturday the group will be hosting a moving event with judging based on points and also various skill contests such as dropping pennies in hubcaps, and a scavenger hunt within the Museum, Peoples Choice Awards both days and food etc.

From 9AM - 3 PM on Sunday the group will be hosting a Concours Style Event.

For more information or to register please contact Earl Homes at earlzgames@comcast.net or via telephone at 717-921-8124.

Porsche Concours - DATE CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 8

The date of this event has been moved to Sunday, September 8th.

Matchbox Toy Show

A Matchbox Toy show will again be held in Hershey!  The Diecast Toy Exchange is sponsoring this Matchbox Toy show here at the AACA Museum on Sunday, September 22nd  from 9AM - 3PM.  Admission to the Museum on this day will be just $5.00 per person for ages 4 and older, with children 3 and under FREE.

This is a great chance for you to enjoy some miniature cars and full size cars on the same day at a terrific price!

Interesting in being a vendor?  For more information contact Wayne at 717-318-4073 or Ron at 717-880-1772 or via e-mail at diecasttoyexchange@hotmail.com.

AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet 2013

The largest flea market and car show of its kind in the world. There is so much going on during Fall Meet Week - so don't miss out!

Night at the Museum presented by RM Auctions

Presented by RM Auctions

Join us for a fun filled night of friends and fellowship at the AACA Museum as we kick start another great meet week in Hershey.  

This year’s event will be casual and allow for lots of social interaction among friends and fellow automotive enthusiasts.    Enjoy plenty of great food and beverages scattered throughout all levels of the Museum, live entertainment, silent auction & more!   

Spend a relaxed evening with us to see all the new treasures of the Museum and mingle with old friends and new.   

Advance reservations are required.  http://www.nightatthemuseum.org/

Trunk or Treat

Gather up your miniature ghosts and goblins and head over to the AACA Museum in Hershey for a bit of Halloween fun!    All visitors 12 and under will be eligible to participate in the AACA Museum’s “Trunk or Treat” program included with Museum admission.    We will offer a special $5 admission price for everyone on October 26th (no additional coupons or discounts will apply).  Back by popular demand, a huge inflatable Haunted House that kids can go through!

Autos & Ales

Your taste buds will enjoy an evening of finely crafted ales from a variety of micro-brew vendors while you're eyes enjoy the exceptional automobiles that are on display within the Museum -- A winning combination for this one-of-a-kind event!

Cars & Christmas Celebration at the AACA Museum

We’re transforming the galleries of the Antique Automobile club of America Museum into a spectacular winter wonderland featuring Christmas trees through the ages adorned with period decorations.   Toys for kids from 1-92 will fill our Cammack Gallery with exotic cars, Hot Rods, Hot Wheels, Hess Trucks, Dolls, Pedal Cars and much more

All Aboard as trains, trains and more trains will abound throughout all levels o the Museum!  Our classic Roads to Rails model train display will again feature multiple trains, including Thomas the Tank Engine – a family favorite.   

Sammy the Snow Plow will be back for the holidays this year!   Sammy is our 1967 four wheel-drive Walter snowplow weighing in at more than 21 tons and 29 ½ ft. in length.   Sammy loves the cold weather so you’ll find him outside on the Museum grounds.  

Don’t forget to visit our Dog House Garage Retail Store for great holiday gifts.  We have something for everyone so bring the whole family and get into the holiday spirit!

Dennis Gage - National Parts Depot - The AACA Villages Region Fundraiser for the AACA Museum

Heading south for the winter months?   Join The AACA Villages Region, Dennis Gage and National Parts Depot for a great fundraiser to benefit the AACA Museum!

Meet Dennis Gage and view the private collection of  National Parts Depot -- over 190 cars!

$10 Donation per person, Free $10 Carwash for "It's a Wash!"

This promises to be a fun get together for all those passionate about cars and the collecting hobby.

The Art of the Build: Rods & Kustoms

A variety of hand-built and one-of-a-kind vehicles from the 50s through the present day along with memorabilia and artifacts.