America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum, Inc.

01/06/2024

The museum will close today at 3 PM due to inclement weather.

01/05/2024

Earlier this week it was my pleasure to present volunteer Roy Johns with a pin for 2,000 hours of service! Volunteers keep the wheels turning at America's Transportation Experience. Roy assists as a Gallery Guide, protecting the collection and interacting with our guests. Please join me in congratulating him on this impressive milestone.

Jeffrey Bliemeister, Executive Director

01/05/2024

Snow!? Yes, we are keeping an eye on the weather this Saturday.

01/03/2024

“Mac” your calendar and get ready for our annual macaroni and cheese festival. It’s the “cheesiest” event of the year! Join us on Sunday, February 25th, at noon for a family-friendly, tasty event that supports the museum’s mission and helps us choose the area’s ultimate comfort food. https://www.aacamuseum.org/event/mac-motors/

01/03/2024

Please join us on-site or online on Saturday, January 20th, from 11:00 to 12:30 ET to enjoy our "Great Stories from the Great Race" webcast. Grand Champions and other accomplished racers and speakers share their adventures in the premier time-controlled road rally for collector cars. Info & registration: https://www.aacamuseum.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=12123&action=edit

12/31/2023

Don't worry - Christmas decor remains here until January 7th!

12/30/2023

Join us Saturday, January 20th, at 11:00 ET for a live webcast, "Great Stories from the Great Race." Hear Jeff Stumb, Executive Director of the Great Race, Grand Champions, and other accomplished racers as they share their stories. Find out more and register: https://www.aacamuseum.org/event/great-stories-from-the-great-race/

For the past 40 years, the Great Race has been the premier time-controlled road rally for collector cars. Over the years, racers have touched all 48 states in the continental United States, Mexico, and Canada. Each year, 120 teams compete for prize money and the honor of winning the Great Race.

12/27/2023

Do we have unique cars? YES, we sure do! Discover the history of this gorgeous 1955 Debonnaire Ventura and why it is on display in the Cammack Tucker Gallery.

12/26/2023

We're starting the work week off right by honoring volunteer Verne Smith. I recently had the pleasue of presenting him with his award for 2,000 hours of service to the museum! Verne is a gallery guide who spends his time here interacting with our visitors and protecting our collection. We recognize our volunteers for their first 500 hours of service, and when they reach 1,000 hours and every thousand hours after. Recognition consists of a service pin, which is usually presented at the time they reach their milestone, folowed by a special award that is given out at our annual fall volunteer recogntion dinner. I am happy to finally have this award in Verne's hands! Please join me in congraulating him on reaching 2,000 hours of volunteer service.

Jeffrey Bliemeister, Executive Director

12/26/2023

We have more Muscle Cars on display than you can imagine! Plan your visit today.

12/22/2023

We LOVE when automotive racing friends visit! A very special thanks to champion driver David Donohue, his supporting family and friends for the superb showcase visit to our museum guests and supporters!

David and the Brumos Collection Porsche Racing Team's 2023 titles of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Time Champions (Attack 1 Class) was well defined in an exclusive presentation for all to see and enjoy. We will never forget this day that the high-tech racing world, its history, beauty and these great sponsors spent the day with us at the America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum, Inc.

The Brumos Collection, Autohaus Lancaster, York Kia, Europa Macchina (Restoration of European Road/Race Machines), Morgan Cars Mid-Atlantic, Broad Arrow Auctions, Gulf Coast Motorworks, Cliffs Collection & Fosters Automotive LLC

12/21/2023

Our year-round model train exhibits are over the top, but at this time of year, WE HAVE EVEN MORE on display. Make sure to bring the family and come to see for yourself!

12/14/2023

We LOVE when Transportation (and Weather) friends stop by the museum! Thank you Tom Russell and Pikes Peak Racing Champion David Donohue for stopping by to prep for this Saturday's Event - Porsche Wins at Pikes Peak - Race to the Clouds.

Special thanks to these fantastic Porsche Motorsports sponsors...
The Brumos Collection Autohaus York Kia Europa Macchina Morgan Cars Mid-Atlantic Broad Arrow Auctions Gulf Coast Motorworks Cliffs Collection Fosters Automotive LLC

Get your racing questions ready!

12/12/2023

12/11/2023

Thank you volunteer Dennis King for your 500+ hours of service! The museum's model trains are looking great again for the Christmas season, thanks to our fantastic volunteers!

12/07/2023

This car is kind of a local legend in Northeast Pa. where it came from. The car was bought new from Ridolfi Brothers Dodge in Pittston Pa. by Jim Powers. Powers races the car for a few years and did very well for himself then the car disappeared and nobody really saw it. I remember people talking about the car but only saw it on a rollback back in the days of the Ralston Field car shows put on by the NEPR-AACA Region years and years ago. The car was purchased by a well known car collector and is now on display at the America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum, Inc. during the Muscle Cars Past & Present exhibit going on now. The car is a 1970 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pac car with 17,608 orignal miles. If muscle cars are your thing you need to get to this exhibit and see over 40 fantastic muscle cars plus the other cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles on display.

12/04/2023

Don't miss “Porsche Wins at Pikes Peak — Race to the Clouds,” Saturday, December 16th @ 10 a.m. The event features Brumos Racing driver David Donohue and is hosted by noted concours master of ceremonies Bill Rothermel. David shares his experience behind the wheel of the Brumos #59 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Competing in the 2023 international event's Time Attack 1 division, David clocked a new TA1 qualifying record of 03:53.618, besting his 2022 record of 03:55.750. He went on to place 1st among Porsche contenders and 3rd overall at the competition. Find out more: https://www.aacamuseum.org/pikes-peak

12/01/2023

What can you see here?

MUSCLE!

11/30/2023

20% AACA Museum store savings begins now and lasts until 12/8 !

Visit our latest Muscle Cars Past & Present exhibit, additional model train displays and festive Christmas decorations throughout!

*Does not include consignment items.

11/29/2023

It's Grinch & Max Scavenger Hunt time! Please help us find the Grinch and his dog Max. They’ve escaped and we need to make sure they’re not causing mischief! In order to do that we need you to find them hidden throughout the museum. With help from Hershey's Chocolate World there will be a Hershey's treat for you on your way out as a thank you for all your help. Can you help find all them during your visit?

11/27/2023

See this Ford Torino Cobra and dozens more high performance machines in our latest Muscle Cars Past and Present exhibit!

11/22/2023

A happy and safe Thanksgiving to all and your families.

11/21/2023

To coincide with our brand new featured exhibit, “Muscle Cars: Past & Present,” we’re presenting our first legacy series display. In our Members 1st Gallery, the exhibit contrasts 1970 and 2019 Dodge Challengers, comparing the original and a modern example. It’s a chance to see how “old school” and “new school” measure up.

According to Legendary Auto Interiors, “Just as its name suggests, the classic Dodge Challenger looks like it is always up for a fight.” Introduced in 1970, the nimble and intimidating Challenger showed the world that it was a force to be reckoned with and did so with style.

11/16/2023

The volunteers and staff were hard at work preparing for our fall exhibit opening and the holiday display. Our new exhibit will be Muscle Cars Past and Present which will open this Saturday November 18th, 2023. Mark your calendar and come visit for the holidays! There is lots to see.

11/13/2023

We are starting the week of right by presenting Wayne Manson with his 1000 hour pin for volunteer service! It seems like just yesterday I gave him is 500 hour pin. In a very short time, Wayne has become a key member of our Monday volunteer train crew. He and his colleagues maintain everything in tip top operating condition and Wayne frequently donates new equipment to our collection, keeping the layout fresh for our visitors. I have met many families who visit the museum on a weekly basis just to see what's new and exciting in this area. Please join me in congratulating Wayne on this accomplishment.

Jeffrey Bliemeister, Executive Director

11/11/2023

Thank you to all who served to USA!

11/08/2023

I recently had the privilege of presenting Steve Hoke with his pin marking 500 hours of volunteer service. Steve has become an extremely valuable members of our team, serving as a regular docent or gallery guide and also helping with special events. Please join me in congratulating Steve on reaching this milestone. I look forward to repeating this process with his 1,000 hour pin!

Jeffrey Bliemeister
Executive Director

11/03/2023

Today is the day for the 13th offering of Autos & Ales, our all-indoor craft beer tasting festival at America's Transportation Experience (the AACA Museum in Hershey). We are less than three hours from kickoff and thanks to all of you, ticket sales are at the point where we are considering the event a "sell-out."

If you are attending, here are a couple of reminders. The festival runs from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The VIP hour is from 6 to 7 with general admission beginning at 7:00pm. Guests are encouraged to check their tickets to see which admission ticket they hold. All tickets list the event's starting time as 6:00pm so please double check to avoid having to wait for your entry.

Also, please bring a current photo ID. ALL patrons will be asked to produce their identification for entry. Thanks again for all who are joining us for this fun evening. We appreciate the participation of our brewers, sponsors, vendors - and everyone who purchased a ticket to attend. We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you soon!

11/01/2023

Get ready for Autos & Ales is this Friday! Final tickets are on sale now.

NOTICE: We will be stopping regular museum admission after 1:00 to prepare.

Nov. 3rd, 2023, America's Transportation Experience, the AACA Museum, Inc., presents Autos & Ales, the Hershey area’s oldest craft beer festival.

10/31/2023

If you love craft beer, Autos & Ales is the place to be this Friday! Join us at the AACA Museum in Hershey for the 13th offering of this festival that features live music, food, and 65 different breweries, all inside the gallery space of a 72,000 square-foot world-class transportation museum. It's a unique experience that's not to be missed. We're down to our last 200 tickets so call 717-566-7100 or visit us online now!

https://www.aacamuseum.org/autos-ales/

10/30/2023

Plan now to join us on-site or online for our Tucker Talk "The Lost Tuckers," on Saturday, November 11th at 11 a.m. ET. Mark Lieberman, Sean Tucker, and Mike Tucker will take a look at Tucker #18, #23, #27, and #42. Although the complete cars are unrecoverable, interesting and rare artifacts and remnants remain. Find out more and register: https://www.aacamuseum.org/event/museum-live-tucker-legends-history/

10/27/2023

The 2023 Volunteer Awards Banquet evening was a smash hit! Our friend Jimmy Rosen, author of Got Gas? - the book gave us insights and an exclusive peak at the beginnings and inspiration to his book! It was amazing to learn how preserved PA gas station advertising artifacts and a phone call from former Atlantic Gas and Oil employee Bob Shultz started something so amazing!

10/25/2023

Trunk or Treat time at at Hershey Retirement Villiage tonight!

10/20/2023

Thanks to this years sponsors of the Autos & Ales Craft Beer Festival! Unifi Advisors LLC M&S Auto Service Inc. Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Randy McKillop and Courtyard of Honor, Renewal By Anderson & BMW.

What fun events America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum, Inc. would you or your business like to sponsor in 2023? Contact us to get involved and find out how supporting us works.

10/19/2023

Educators - contact us to get your class scheduled for a visit today!

10/16/2023

We love when friends come to visit and share their family's automotive and travel stories. Thank you Elizabeth Helm and family for taking us all on a trip down memory lane in the Ford Bronco that you purchased new in 1970.

10/13/2023

Last year, Logyard Brewing was a first-time participant at Autos and Ales, travelling 200 miles from their home in Kane, PA! This year they are returning with "Misery's Whip," a Hazy Double IPA that continues our tradition of automotive-themed event beers. This year's festival has 60 breweries from across PA and beyond, food, live music and a fundraising raffle for Juvenile Diabetes Research (JDRF) that includes a chance to win two tickets to three of the area's premiere craft beer festivals. More information and tickets at: https://www.aacamuseum.org/autos-ales/

09/20/2023

Clean up your classic & join us for a cruise to Rusty Rail Brewing Company's 'Museum on the Road' Event on Thursday 9/21!
What is going on @ RRBC you say? WELL A LOT...
All guests attending are eligible for a complimentary Free Pass to the museum, a $15 value! Also enter to win a pair of tickets for your very own Model-T Driving Experience, valued at $320!
We will have our much awaited Seasonal “Waffle Sauce” imperial brown ale for sampling and purchase (21+). Also, The Heartstrings will be playing downstairs in our Pub from 6-9pm! Join us for a fun evening of Antique Autos, Music, Games, Craft Beer and Fun!
We encourage anyone with an Antique Auto, Collectible or Special Vehicle to join our Event in the Special parking provided on the other side of the Rail Trail.
A portion of the evenings proceeds will be donated to the museum, which is 501(c)3 non-profit Educational Organization.

09/15/2023

Last Saturday there was a work day at the AACA Museum's Bus Annex, led by the Museum of Bus Transportation Committee's Fleet Manager, Randy Wilcox. Randy regularly holds these sessions which bring together bus volunteers from across the area and beyond to work on vehicles and organize our facility. The event provided the opportunity to present him with his 1,000 hour volunteer service pin! Randy will also be honored as a William H. Smith Museum Fellow at our annual Night at the Museum gala on Tuesday, October 3rd. This award is given annually to individuals who best exemplify the enthusiasm, spirit and selfless dedication to the museum shown by William "Bill" Smith, one of the museum's founding fathers who left us in 2021. Please join me in congratulating Randy on his awards - and come see him honored in person at Night at the Museum; the gala is serving as the key event of the museum's 20th anniversary celebration!

https://www.aacamuseum.org/night-at-the-museum/

Jeffrey Bliemeister, Executive Director

09/14/2023

Our friends at The NAPA Network & Napa Auto Parts are gearing up for their Tri-State Product & Equipment Show!

We are offering $10 admission 9/14 only during setup and will be fully ready to showcase all of their hardware on Friday 9/15.