“Yeah, It’s Got a Hemi” opens on Saturday, September 12th as the Museum’s featured exhibition
“Hemi”: the word needs no explanation – or does it? These four letters immediately evoke an image of automotive power and performance for both die-hard car enthusiasts and those who see their vehicles as utilitarian devices to get them from point A to point B. But, what, exactly, is a “Hemi?” With this groundbreaking exhibition,…
Highlighting a Hemi: Flajole.
The 1955 Flajole Forerunner: Writing about Bill Flajole in Hemmings, Daniel Strohl once said, “William Flajole thought he knew exactly what people wanted to see in future cars in 1955. Then again, so did every other car nut with a pen in his hand … Flajole’s track record (the Nash Metropolitan, etc.) proved that, while his ability to think out of the box certainly remained strong, his prognostication …
We’re Reopening June 26-27!
We’re thrilled to announce the reopening of the AACA Museum, Inc. this Fri. and Sat., June 26-27. Of course, visitor safety is our top priority: the AAC Museum, Inc. Board of Directors and staff have carefully reviewed and implemented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and CDC COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. We have taken significant measures to…
Museum Announces COVID-19 Guidelines for Guests
Check our COVID-19 Guidelines page for Updates! We know that our guests have questions about what to expect when they come back to the Museum. To aid in our commitment to providing a healthy environment, we have implemented Pennsylvania and CDC COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. Capacity guidelines limit the number of people allowed on the…
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A New Addition Highlights the Museum’s Bus Collection
When the Museum reopens following the COVID-19 “intermission”, visitors will find a new addition to our bus display. Wayne and Gretchen Braunsworth‘s Passaic Valley Coaches donated a 1990 Prevost Mirage X. We truly appreciate their generous donation to our collection. The museum is also grateful to Dennis Orner, Prevost Customer Support Manager, who provided valuable…
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Betty White and a ‘Parakeet’
Betty White and a ‘Parakeet’ Betty White is known for her timeless charm and quick wit, but when the 88-year-old comedian and veteran of television series like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls” mentioned her “beloved parakeet,” I thought the joke was on me. Nick Kurczewski tells the story of the 1977 Cadillac Seville, which…
Virtual Bookshelf: Stories to spark your memory or fuel your imagination
Hershey, PA | Today, AACA Museum, Inc. Executive Director Jeffrey Bliemeister announced the launch of a new way for motoring enthusiasts to enjoy the Museum’s archives from the comfort of home. The Museum presents its new virtual bookshelf, “Museum Best Reads,” as its latest online resource. The FREE selections on the “shelf” include stories to spark the…
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AACA Museum Temporary Closure
AACA Museum has closed temporarily in compliance with the Governor’s directive.
