One of the top automotive museums I've been to. Two levels of exhibits. Lots of cars. Also a section with motorcycles. A Lionel train layout on the lower level. Plus special exhibits. In our mid-March 2026 visit, there was a SAAB exhibit and a large section with hot rods & souped up old cars. The cars shown are mostly US ones. Tickets are reasonably priced. What we saw had a lot of 1950s - early 1960s emphasis. Some exhibits gave me a "Happy Days" vibe. Others got me thinking of the Beach Boys SoCal tunes. There were interesting side exhibits for drive-in theatres & roadside diners. We could step into the counter area of the diner. Ask for Flo ;-) Other eras represented as well, including the earlier half of the 20th Century. If you are the area & like cars or US pop culture history, this a great spot to visit. read more

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Just a relatively small historical museum (I come from Chicago where museums take up several city blocks), but full of classic cars, train paraphernalia, school buses, motorcycles; but my favorite section is the basement room with the miniature town and trains. My college buddies & I performed as a small choir for the wedding of our college friend who married a car guy! Such a fitting venue! read more

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There are three floors of examples of car culture history to see. There is a room of an interactive model railroad that is delightfully engaging. Many example of significant restored off road motorcycles are available to view. read more

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We've been wanting to get here for awhile. Absolute must see even if you're not a car enthusiast. The guides were informative but not pushy. The Tucker section is worth price of admission alone. read more

Great car museum!! Been there two years in a row. Love that they change the focus every 6 months so every time is different. Place is immaculate and the perfect size museum, not so big that kids get bored. Staff are all volunteer and are so sweet and willing to answer any questions. Gift shop is reasonable priced and well stocked. Also though the price point is very fair for all that you get to enjoy. read more

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Stopped in here today and it was an amazing experience They have a great collection of of automobiles from classics to rare vehicles. The staff was very friendly and took the time to answer any questions I had about a particular car. I was told that they rotate the collection every couple of months so there's always something new there. It's definitely worth checking out It's a nice non Hershey Park thing to do especially if you burnt out for meeting chocolate and riding roller coasters. You don't have to be a fan or knowledgeable of classic cars because each car has a story printed out about the history of it. There's also a great collection of buses and motorcycles in dirt bikes read more

DONATING? a) just make sure you indicate that you want distilled water placed in the battery and not bottled water in your donated vehicle. b) that the mechanics use appropriate manuals and not go by memory. c) confirm with the museum that they will take appropriate care of items they purchase (see photo) LOANING a vehicle? a) make sure you document any damage (chips, dents, scratches, rubs, etc.) b) confirm that your battery will be connected properly, so that the terminals are not reversed and damages the battery or the vehicle electrical components. VOLUNTEERING? a) don't think you can help as a mechanic, unless you are accepted by the group, no matter what your mechanical ability b) for sure don't ask any questions (should we be using a manual? Isn't there a special tool for that? doesn't a seal go there?, should I be straightening up the barriers?) they will think you don't know or are telling them what to do note: I worked as a volunteer from January through April, detailing cars, general cleaning, picking up trash around the facility, moving cars, and helping/supporting work on cars. read more

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My husband and I went to this car museum with the expectation of seeing antique muscle cars. In that respect, we were let down. However, we did see and learn about several other interesting cars, trucks, & buses. We saw the Hershey Kiss Mobile, the bus from the movie Forest Gump, and Whitney Houston's personal Limo. The museum was 3 floors of fun & interesting memorabilia. It was set up well and flowed smoothly. Some areas were more informative than others because the museum had more items from certain periods of time. It was well-kept and clean! It took about an hour & half to see everything , which included goof- off time in the 'hands-on' exhibits & photos spots. The employees were actually all volunteers. Each one was sooooo helpful and informative about the exhibits and even explained to me how to drive a Model T! The volunteer invited us to come back to their monthly 'learn to drive' experience where attendees can learn to and actually drive up to 4 different antiques in one day! Sure wish I lived closer! That sounds so fun! *Definitely a place for adults & maybe teens interested in cars.... Kids would have nothing to do or take interest in. read more

Very cool car museum. Love their collection. There is even a bus from the 90's movie Speed and Forrest Gump. You can spend hours here. It's a fun museum. Highly recommended especially if you are an automotive enthusiast. read more

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Pretty hard to top Arlene M's excellent review from a few months ago so, hell, I'm not even going to try. Overall fantastic collection of cars, lots of buses, model train display, motor cycles that stretches three floors and should take you a minimum of two hours to do it right. All needed info is here: www.aacamuseum.org/visit/ and here www.aacamuseum.org/museum-exhibit-floor-plan-map/ Fantastic non-Hershey thing to do in Hershey that shouldn't be missed. read more

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What a truly unique museum celebrating transportation from historic antiques to modern motor works (including: cars, buses, motorbikes & mobile diners)! Staff are knowledgeable & helpful. Museum is clean & all vehicles are in pristine condition. We toured during their featured "Muscle Cars" exhibit. Some vehicles are mainstays year-round while others are temporary. It was an affordable ($16/adult) & throughly entertaining afternoon--a must when you visit Hershey, PA!! read more

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I have been trying to schedule a tour of the museum as a potential wedding venue for months now. We were finally able to schedule a tour for February 21st two weeks ago with a woman named Brittany. Days leading up to the tour, Brittany informed us that she could no longer give us the tour she scheduled and offered free tickets in place. When we tried explaining to her that we were looking for more of a guided tour to ask any questions she then moved our tour to this morning, 02/22/2026 which wouldn't be an issue if there wasn't a winter storm. It felt as though once we did not take the free tickets Brittany deliberately moved our tour date at the beginning of a snowstorm in hopes that we cancel, which we did end up cancelling. If you were considering renting out this venue for any large events, I simply wouldn't waste the time. read more

This was possibly one of the highlight of my sons vacation in Hershey. The staff was VERY helpful and friendly, sharing all the stories of the cars & time periods facts. Fascinating! We were there during the Muscle Car exhibition, specifically Mustang Day. Couldn't have planned it better. The museum is definitely worth the $16 entrance fee! He filled his and my phone with photos. Enough to spend several hours looking and experiencing all the hands on exhibit available read more

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Wow, what a fabulous auto museum. We spent an entire afternoon at the museum and it was incredible. If you are a car enthusiast, this spot is for you. We were there in the middle of the week and there were no crowds at all. They have their own parking lot with plenty of parking. Once inside we were surprised by the extensive car collection filling three floors. When at the museum, if you are an Auto Club member, there is a small discount on your ticket price, just show your card and you are good to go. The Tucker car collection is fascinating, where else can you see 3 original Tucker cars and up close. There is a motorcycle exhibit, and a bus exhibit. Step inside the same bus that was used in Forrest Gump when Jenny boards the bus and gives Forrest the peace sign out the window. The cars are beautiful works of art. I love classic and antique car hood ornaments and so many of the cars hold unique and original hood ornaments. This is truly a wonderful museum, one I consider a must go if you are at all interested in cars. Before you step out after your visit, pop into the small shop, there are some cool items for gifts. read more

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My experience was a little different from an average one, as when I arrived, the Bill Smith Memorial Summer Cruise In was occurring. This place can handle a crowd after seeing the amount of people they had in attendance. The museum is not hard to find, being a short drive from Hersheypark and the Interstate. They have plenty of parking. The ticket desk is located near the main entrance. Due to the event that was occurring, admission was discounted from the normal $14 to $10. The number of cars on display just in the entrance area was a positive start. Museum is three floors that's fully handicap accessible. The first floor contains most of the main car displays, bottom has the bus displays with additional cars, and the top has various display/memorabilia items. Displays are rotated every few months, but the car collection and vehicles on loan are stellar. They also have the correct balance of displays, hands on, and digital interactives that many other museums don't exactly get right. Some of the more interesting exhibits at the time of my visit included a full model train display, which I didn't expect to see here. They have a small 50's diner mock-up you can walk into and look around. Perhaps most notable in the museum, along with being one of the largest, is the Tucker display. It includes Tucker #1, another original Tucker, one of the movie cars, prototype engines, test chassis, a replica of his office, and various design plans. Various two- and three-wheel motorbikes/ATV's also get significant representation. Gift shop was ok, had a decent selection but didn't really stand out. Most museums suggest planning an hour for a visit, with this one you can plan on spending easily two hours here. Staff were friendly and helpful during my visit. Overall, the AACA Museum is absolutely worth a visit and the price of admission. read more

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This place is such an underrated attraction in Hershey! There is so much to see and learn here about the automobiles of our past. It is especially fun to visit with parents/grandparents, who will be transported back in time while browsing the museum. My one year old also really enjoyed looking around! The staff is always friendly and attentive, and eager to answer questions or provide you with history and information on the cars. The gift shop is also great, and the souvenir prices are reasonable. Admission tickets to the museum are also a great price! Check this place out on your next trip to Hershey - you will not be disappointed! read more

The AACA Museum was our first stop on our trip to Hershey. Tickets can be purchased online but also at the museum if you wish to avoid the processing fees. Your museum admission entitles you to visit their three floors of interactive exhibits many of which are on loan to them. If you would like to see the permanent exhibition there is a $3.00 add on fee per person and they will drive you the building that houses them. We decided to pass on this trip but definitely check it out on a future trip. Parked outside the building was a 1917 Packard and the Hershey's Kissmobile-always a welcome site when visiting Hershey. They set the theme of each car period with displays of the times such as an early machine shop when you first enter. Along the way you will encounter a 1940s gas station, 1950s drive in movie complete with cars parked in rows facing it, Rt 66 exhibit gallery and the Floinn diner. See the oldest antique vehicle in the first section-it reminds you of a horse drawn carriage but it does have a motor. It is called 1890 Benton Harbor. Friendly docents are on hand to point you to interesting details as you walk through it and answer any questions you may have. I was literally blown away by the DeSoto's, AMC and AMX vehicles, Packard's, Hudson's, and so much more! Although most of the exhibits won't allow you to touch them there are some interactive ones that can give you the "feel" of the vehicle such as getting behind the wheel of a mock up Tucker car. Also on display on this floor is an interesting exhibit relating to maps, different state license plates, a race car, and even the DeLorean from "Back to the future" movies. Be sure to check out the Cammack Tucker gallery which houses the largest display of Tuckers. Downstairs they have the museum of bus transportation. Some of these buses they will allow you to go inside-watch that first step on one of them-it is high!! Buses used in movies such as Forrest Gump's is on display here as well. Be sure to check out the miniature train exhibit housed here. You can "control" various scenes by using the appropriate foot petal designated. There is an exhibit showcasing motorcycles and here you will encounter a "Whip" ride vehicle you can get into for a photo op. Novelty vehicles such as the Coca cola truck, the Oscar Meyer wiener mobile, and one of the 4 "horse" steering vehicles is on display on this floor. You complete your visit by taking the elevator from the ground to the third floor where you will see a moped, an enclosed wall of miniature buses and other fun stuff. Check out the Mickey Mouse school bus housed here along with "the Honeymooners" and the Partridge family bus. There's even a section devoted to Greyhound and Trailways miniature buses. You round out your visit to this floor with cases of various hood ornament-some from Great Britain as well as the US all in shiny mint condition. Allow 90 minutes minimum here. They have a small gift shop on site. Stairs can be long but they have an elevator to take you up and down. During the year they host special events. Located a few miles from Hershey, they have their own parking lot. read more

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This museum has such a beautiful collection of antique cars, carriages, busses, motorbikes, and trucks. This was such a wonderful experience. 3 floors of beautifully taken care of history. It's so amazing to see how automobiles have changed over the years. It's a must see even if you don't really care much for cars. read more

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Excellent museum. Affordable. Great exhibits with a lot of time put into each. Very much worth the trip. A must see and a must return. Very friendly staff with a wealth of knowledge. Completely wonderful experience . read more

I loved it and so did my guys. A bargain compared to other auto museums that we have been to. More vehicles and much larger than any of us anticipated. Immaculately clean! A nice air conditioned way to spend a relaxing few hours. I loved the buses! read more

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Wonderful attraction if you're into antique cars. From Edsels to Tuckers, Gump bus, Speed bus, Deloreans, mini bikes etc The miniature train room was a smash with my 9 year old! If a fan of classic cars and/or in the area, a must see. Friendly knowledgeable staff plus a great photo opportunity with the Hershey Kiss mobile is right outside. It's right near King Kone creamery, next to Springhill suites by Marriott hotel five minutes from Hersheypark. read more

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I am not a car person... at all... but my husband is and he's been wanting to go here for years so I caved in and am so glad that I did! I really enjoyed the exhibits and loved seeing some things I have not ever seen or heard of, like the Zagelmeyer camper which was my favorite exhibit. The admission price was reasonable as were the gift shop prices We went with a 4 yr old &7 yr old so we were nervous that would be a nightmare and it was far from it! There were plenty of interactive things for them to do, our favorite was the assembly line and that train room! Even our 4 month old was following trains everywhere! Now I gave it 4 stars because there is a jukebox you can pay a quarter for and in the diner there are the music boxes you can pay a dime for that we were not aware of so we didn't have the change to use- I would recommend when tickets are purchased to ask if customers would like change for that! Such a neat experience for some people to miss out on if they aren't okay with going back upstairs to ask for some change. Plus it would put some extra change back in yalls pockets :) also the other reason I gave it a 4 star is because our littles were looking for green traffic lights to say they could touch the buses. The buses appeared to be touchable/get on but nothing to back that up so we had to go upstairs to ask someone if they are. THEY ARE! Which was also super cool but we wouldn't have wasted time searching for help if we saw that on the signs. And the last thing that took down the star was that it really isn't a 3 story museum. The upper floor has a few things but it's more to observe the lobby and small section of the ground floor. Overall it was extremely accommodating to kids and an awesome blast to the past, would have just enjoyed the experience more if I had those things. read more

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Very nice museum. I would have liked to see more muscle cars but very nice vehicles. They have the bus from the movie Speed. That was pretty cool. read more

Groupon ticket deal. It seems some of the car stock rotates. It is very cool in the basement with their collection of buses and model train set up. Not to be out shadowed by the portable diner with working juke boxes. Totally worth a look. read more

We made a quick stop at this automobile museum, as we were staying almost next door at the Hampton Inn & Suites near Hershey. This museum is definitely worth a stop, if for nothing else for the Tucker exhibit. There are three (of the around 50) Tucker automobiles made on display, plus many other Tucker-related exhibits, including engines. It's definitely the place for Tucker enthusiasts. Of course there are many other exhibits, from scooters and motos to a good selection of classic Fiats to the usual muscle cars. There's even the 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur limo that belonged to Whitney Houston. The staff members are friendly and helpful, providing a lot of information about the cars and exhibits. This is worth a short detour off I-81 or I-84. read more

Visited here for the first time after seeing their booth at Duryea Days in Boyertown. Current focus is on pickup trucks, they rotate their displays every 6 months. One room was their Tucker room which featured 3 Tuckers, a movie version of a Tucker. Very interesting area and obviously something they were extremely proud of. They had a large number and variety of busses including one from the Forrest Gump movie. Also a huge number of mini-bikes, motorcycles, and bicycles. Although I enjoyed my visit, not sure if there would be enough to interest me for a return visit. read more

We went to the museum to kill time before Troegs opened. We like cars and planned to stay for about an hour; we stayed for more than two. I don't know about engines and such, but I appreciate a beautiful car. If you know about cars and are really interested, it would be very easy to spend the whole day there. A docent told us that exhibits change every six months. The museum just started "The Age of Aquarius" exhibit. It was a cornucopia of beautiful muscle cars. The downstairs exhibits seem to be more permanent; it includes buses and motorcycles. The whole museum was decorated with Christmas trees, including a hubcap tree, and stuffed grinches. Several model train sets were set up as well. Employees were nice and really know their cars. The admission fee is very reasonable as well. I will definitely go back. read more

I was expecting more, a lot more, from the largest car club in the world's museum. The bus display was fun and unusual, but we were not allowed inside, so they need to add raised walkways outside and lights inside so we could see better. The Tucker exhibit is very very nice, but the rest of the cars' descriptive placards were lacking in detail about the car. read more

We stopped here for a couple hours today. There's lots of nice cars and other old vehicles. It's worth the trip especially if you're already in the Hershey area. read more

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Great place! Nice cars, buses, and more! There's even a sit in old school classic food place in the basement. A must do for bucket lists.

A great museum any car enthusiast would enjoy. Great variety, and the cars presented in an interesting way.

I stopped here while driving by because I just could resist passing by the KissMobile that sits outside here without stopping! This place is called the AACA Museum and it sits just a few minutes outside of Hershey Park on Route 39 on a huge gigantic plot of land set way back from the road. Honestly, it looks like a palace. I didn't spend all that much time here, but just from the outside, the KissMobile lead me and my group up the long driveway. Inside is super. All sorts of interesting antique cars everywhere, pure treasures for sure. Definitely a place to take a look around. Even though I only made it to a few of the rooms it was still a sight to see and to search around. Their brochures and signs tell you whether it's ok or not ok to touch any of the cars which I think is a great way to keep any antiques mint. And then there is the gift shop. Another great place to search to cool trinkets and gadgets. The lady who worked here was friendly and knowledgeable. She was overly kind to our whole group. All in all, a great stop. I would highly suggest it. At the same time, visit this place on a separate day from Hersheypark. I made the mistake of stopping here after a full day of Hersheypark, which is why I didn't bother looking through the whole museum. This place could be a day's worth of time just in itself! 5 stars. read more

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I don't know where my love for old cars came from. Neither one of my grandparents or parents had a car, but back in school I did get old Russian version of the Bug, old, with rusted floors, air cooling system, and 30 HP. I still miss it... But back to Antique Automobile Club of America Museum. I look at those cars, and I see the beauty of designs, fluid lines, steampunk detailing, some restored, some original condition - and I cannot get enough of it. We came for car show and flea market - which was huge, and spectacular! - and visiting museum, of course. Displays are pretty amazing - drive-in car theater, DeLorean, exhibition of all car emblems and hood ornaments - oh, how beautiful they all are! Those details! There are more beauties in warehouse down the hill, and thankfully, we had two dinners scheduled there - it was great to see more cars, have a bite to eat, drink and chill with live band. There was also preview of new Steampunk collection - albeit small, but absolutely breath-taken. I cannot wait to see full collection next year! Definitely worth a visit for all car-lovers out there. read more

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Had a blast here the minute i walked in! Loved the Mustangs on display being its my favorite car espec. the 87-93 Foxbody!and there were plenty of em on display!i was told most were loaned to the museum by actual owners!most originally owned or restored to perfection!some were not and had some nice patina,wonderful collection of other Fords as well such as the T-Birds and old pickup trucks were a sight to see!beautiful displays and old commercials throughout and place was super clean and well organized!i loved the old 50's diner and mechanic/gas station!old Indian/HarleyHonda mororcycles were cool to see as well as the Old bus's and even the late great Whitney Houston's old Limo! We saw a pair of Delorean's on display,the gone in 60 seconds "Elenor" and Ferris Bueller's friend Cameron's Dad's Ferrari they took out for a joyride!lol Souvenir shop was great too w cool stuff for sale as well as kids toys,signs and apparel,girl behind counter was super friendly and helpful as well as the rest of the staff!if ure a car nut def check this place out!you will feel like a kid in a candy store like i did!Lol read more

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I am not a car fanatic, but I really enjoyed seeing the huge collection of antique and unusual cars, motorcycles and buses at this attraction. I was here for a work-related event. The ambience is excellent, very conducive to conversation and socializing. The food appears to have been. catered by the museum also. Beer selection was limited to. corporate spittle, while wine was no better. But it's a museum, not a restaurant. I'd definitely come here with anyone who has interest in.American history cars, transportation, history of technology or the economy. read more

I saw an ad for this when I was looking for things to while my wife and I were in Hershey for a couple of days. Overall, it's a beautiful museum. The displays are very well presented and there is a lot to see. The older cars (100 years old or more) were the most impressive to me, but all of them were beautiful. We went on a weekday and there was hardly anyone else there. There are staff members avaliable to answer questions, and because it was slow, one of them walked with us and offered some cool tidbits of info on most of the displays. My wife even enjoyed it! read more

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What a great find! Not simply rows of cars but as Smithsonian affiliate, every display was creatively presented with many interactive options. The staff was engaging and friendly without being pushy. This is a must see destination if you're in the Hershey area. A true gem! read more

Great collection of epic cars, busses etc! The greeter and staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable.

Recently we were in Hershey for Candylane at the park, but before we left we decided to check out the AACA Museum. We were absolutely amazed at all of the incredible cars inside the place. Organized by decade, the walk through the whole museum is like being transported back in time and seeing what it was all about. The staff was incredibly friendly and very happy to share both personal stories about the cars and how they came into the collection as well as their own memories about the vehicles. I went with four stars since the price is a bit steep ($10 per adult), but we did spent almost 2 hours in the museum and probably could have spent more if I wanted to do more reading of the signs. Only wish it was a little more interactive, but otherwise incredible! read more

Great museum. Very clean & well maintained displays & friendly informative gentlemen to answer questions.