Jun.29.2010
Join us for our "Lucky 7th" Anniversary on June 29th ! $7 Admission and 7 great special exhibits.
Jun.26.2010
Cruise back in time as the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey presents its 15th Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 26, 2010. It’s a day designed for car collectors, weekend cruisers, and people who just like cars. This year’s Car Show will highlight antique and classic cars, street rods, motorcycles, even trucks and buses, all from 1985 and earlier. Festivities will take place on the grounds surrounding the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey from 8 AM – 3 PM. The Car Show events are free to the public. The Museum will be open from 9 AM – 5 PM, with the back garage open for a donation. Regular Museum admission will apply.
The Car Show runs from 8 AM – 3 PM. A cornerstone of the festivities, it’s a cruise-in style car show for “anything with wheels.” Antique car rides will be available from Noon until 1:30 PM. Food will be available all day, beginning at 9:00 AM. A special hands-on program for kids will start at Noon.
Jun.23.2010
WHAT: Nearly 100 Antique and Classic Buick Riviera cars and their owner’s visit the AACA Museum in Hershey.
WHERE: Antique Automobile Club of America Museum
161 Museum Drive (Just off Rte. 39 West @ 1 mile from Hersheypark)
Hershey, PA
WHEN: June 23, 2010 10 AM – 1 PM
WHY: Buick Riviera Owners Association is hosting their International Meeting in the Hershey Area this week and members of this organization are visiting the AACA Museum. The organization has approximately 2,880 members internationally and nearly 100 antique and classic Buick Riviera’s were at the AACA Museum today as part of the group’s festivities while they toured the Museum.
CONTACT: Nancy Gates
Director of Marketing & Operations
Antique Automobile Club of America Museum
717-566-7100 ext. 123
ngates@aacamuseum.org
May.18.2010
• RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, announces a private, single-owner collection sale of high-powered muscle cars for June 19, 2010 in San Diego, CA
• Billed ‘Classic Muscle & Modern Performance’, the single-day event will feature over 80 vehicles, all to be offered without reserve
• Offering represents all different areas of muscle cars from GTOs to Corvettes, Chevelles and Mustangs
• Event continues RM’s strong track record of private collection sales in Southern California
Apr.23.2010
We have repeatedly asked our visitors, “what would you like to see in our changing exhibitions here at the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey?” Without fail, the top answer is always “Muscle Cars!” Indeed, muscle cars are one of the hottest commodities in the car world. They dominate the auctions and the car shows, just as they did the streets 40 years ago.
We have gathered together a collection of 20 of the most desirable models of the muscle car era, which began in the 1960s and ended rather abruptly in the early 1970s, a victim of a combination of changing pollution, safety and insurance regulations coupled with the first gas crisis.
Mar.25.2010
Hershey, PA (March 25, 2010) The AACA Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition of the personal car of actress and television icon, Betty White. This car, acquired by the Museum last year, was owned by the actress for 25 years and appeared on-air in a two-part episode of the TV series, “Mama’s Family.”
The Cadillac Seville debuted in 1975. It was a radical departure for Cadillac, due to its smaller, more contemporary size and relative fuel efficiency. Smaller, however, did not mean less luxurious and Cadillac remained the vehicle of choice for buyers who wanted the ultimate in creature comfort and smooth ride from an American car. Such features may have been on the mind of renowned game show host, Allen Ludden, when he purchased the car for his wife, Betty, in May of 1977. The car was ordered in the custom color, Seamist Green, from Martin Cadillac in Los Angeles, California. It was given to her as a surprise gift. Both owners’ names appear on the original title, a copy of which came with the car.
The vehicle sported a mere 14.3 miles when it was driven off the dealership’s lot. Mr. Ludden had it equipped with a small dash plaque that reads “Betty.” The car also features an old AT & T analog mobile phone. Ludden passed away in 1981 and Mrs. White maintained the car in like-new condition. After 25 years of ownership, she donated the Cadillac to charity. A long-time supporter of animal causes, the car was given to the Los Angeles Humane Society to auction. It was purchased by a private collector who owned it for several years before offering it to the highest bidder on eBay. The car’s last private owner, Mr. Nicholas Ferrantino, of Houston, Texas, presented it to the AACA Museum. Mr. Ferrantino is a Lifetime Member of the AACA National Organization, a Member of the AACA Gulf Coast Region and a Lifetime Member of the AACA Museum.
The Cadillac currently has less than 18,000 miles on its odometer and looks very much like the day Betty White took possession of it as a surprise gift. It is currently on exhibition in the Museum’s lobby, along with a selection of photographs covering Betty White’s acting career, including an image showing the car being used on-air as part of the two-part episode “Mama for Mayor,” from the series “Mama’s Family.”
The Antique Auto Museum at Hershey, a member of the Smithsonian Institute Affiliations Program, displays beautifully restored automobiles, buses and motorcycles in unique life-like scenes representing the 1900’s – 1970’s in a cross-country journey from New York to San Francisco. This Museum, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is one of the nation’s newest and largest automotive museums. Special exhibits change several times a year and focus on a variety of eras and types of vehicles. The Museum is located just off Route 39, one mile west of Hersheypark Drive in Hershey, Pennsylvania. For further information, please call 717-566-7100 or visit www.aacamuseum.org.
Mar.2.2010
The Antique Auto Museum at Hershey (AACA), dedicated to the celebration, preservation, education, and display of American motor vehicle history, today announced Alycia Cicale, a senior at Franklin Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, PA, as the winner of its "Dog House Garage Store New Logo Contest.” The contest offered aspiring student artists from Pennsylvania high schools the opportunity to create a new logo for the museum’s retail store, win prizes and a promising start at a graphic design career. The selection of Ms. Cicale’s design marks the culmination of a six-month long competition that drew numerous entries from high school students across the state.
Feb.21.2010
The Bridal Show of the season will be held on Sunday, February 21st 2010 from 10AM– 5PM at the AntiqueAutoMuseum (AACAMuseum) at Hershey. This event promises to be a unique approach to the traditional wedding show. Based on the venue location, the caliber of participating vendors and the Museum’s one-of-a-kind events that are scheduled for that day, we will without a doubt attract many of the future brides and grooms living in Central Pennsylvania.
Feb.1.2010
The Museum of Bus Transportation which displays 12 vintage buses on the lower level concours of the AACA Museum will be honoring the Negro League Baseball Teams during Black History Month in February with a special display of memorabilia.
Jan.30.2010
This weekend is the annual Community Weekend in Hershey!
The AACA Museum is offering admission for just $5 per person. It's our chance to give back to our great community of supporters and showcase our current exhibits.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park is also celebrating Community Weekend with FREE admission! ZooAmerica is located just a few short miles from the AACA Museum.
So come out of hibernation and enjoy a weekend of fun with the whole family!
