AACA Museum Events

Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Car Show

As part of the 58th Eastern Spring Meet of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club is coming to Hershey! 

 The public is invited to enjoy some of the world’s most luxurious cars on display here at the AACA Museum as the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg club joins us for their car show.    There will also be a popular vote judging category where the public along with participants can vote for their favorite vehicle.

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.  

Roads to Rails Model Train Display

All Aboard!   

Travel back in time as these locomotives take you to “Tuckerville, USA” the Museum’s vision of small-town America in the 1950s.  There are stores, factories, shops, a farm, and a railroad yard that features an automated turntable and locomotive repair shop.  Other automated features include a gas station, Ford garage, a Drive-In restaurant and construction site complete with bulldozers.  For our younger visitors, Thomas the Tank Engine is a popular attraction.  Tuckerville is surrounded by rails, on which run a variety of vintage model trains manufactured by Lionel and Williams, Rail King and now Bachmann in a combination of O-gauge and HO-gauge sizes. 

Sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Trains run the 1st Saturday of each month and daily from mid-November - the end of the year.

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

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.

The Happy Caterpillars Movie Premiere

Morning Trooper films announced it's world premier of the feature film 'The Happy Caterpillars' will be this coming June 9th to the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum in Hershey Pennsylvania.

The AACA Museum is home to a multi-million dollar collection of antique vehicles, and was used as a location during the films' principal photography.  The inspirational project stars Lacy Carmany, Erik Nelson, Melinda Rose, Neyman, and Katie Frederick as travelers who must choose to hang together, while stranded together, in the Pennsylvania wilderness.

Movie Trailer:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds-339CJH4g&feature=youtu.be

Drive-In Movie Night at the AACA Museum

Drift back in time to the days of the Drive-In Movie!

The AACA Museum will be having a large inflatable drive in movie screen in our lawn area where a number of cars can drive onto the grass area OR there will also be an area to bring blankets and chairs to sit out and enjoy the movie.    

MOVIE SELECTION To Be Determined in the spring. 

Show will begin @ 8:45 - 9PM each evening.    Show field parking available @ 7 PM.

Concession items will be available for purchase.  Sorry, no pets and no alcoholic beverages permitted.

Suggested Donation:  $15 per car

Rain Date will be Sunday, June 17

17th Annual Museum Car Show & Flea Market

Join the fun at the 17th annual Museum Car Show & Flea Market!   The show opens with registration at 8:00 AM here on the Museum grounds and runs until 3:00 PM.  

The Car Show is open to all vehicles including antiques, classics, street rods, trucks, buses, motorcycles and sports cars!     Other activities will include a Valve Cover Racing, 50-50 Raffle, antique car rides and a behind the scenes look at one of the Museum's storage facilities (by donation) including additional vehicles not on public display.

More details and registration information will be available soon!

Valve Cover Racing at the AACA Museum Car Show

Valve Cover Racing is coming to the AACA Museum's Annual Car Show.   What's a valve cover race?   Think Pine Wood derby for automotive enthusiasts. 

Take your favorite valve cover, add wheels and go racing.   Is a Buick straight 8 faster than a Studebaker, Chevy, Ford, Chrysler valve cover or flat head side cover?   Find out a the car show.

Roads to Rails Model Train Display

All Aboard!   

Travel back in time as these locomotives take you to “Tuckerville, USA” the Museum’s vision of small-town America in the 1950s.  There are stores, factories, shops, a farm, and a railroad yard that features an automated turntable and locomotive repair shop.  Other automated features include a gas station, Ford garage, a Drive-In restaurant and construction site complete with bulldozers.  For our younger visitors, Thomas the Tank Engine is a popular attraction.  Tuckerville is surrounded by rails, on which run a variety of vintage model trains manufactured by Lionel and Williams, Rail King and now Bachmann in a combination of O-gauge and HO-gauge sizes. 

Sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Trains run the 1st Saturday of each month and daily from mid-November - the end of the year.

6th 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!

Drive-In Movie Night at the AACA Museum

Drift back in time to the days of the Drive-In Movie!

The AACA Museum will be having a large inflatable drive in movie screen in our lawn area where a number of cars can drive onto the grass area OR there will also be an area to bring blankets and chairs to sit out and enjoy the movie.    

MOVIE SELECTION To Be Determined in the spring. 

Show will begin @ 8:45 - 9PM each evening.    Show field parking available @ 7 PM.

Concession items will be available for purchase.  Sorry, no pets and no alcoholic beverages permitted.

Suggested Donation:  $15 per car

Rain Date will be Sunday, July 22

All Chevy Car Show

This year we're celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet!   There will be a special 100 years of Chevrolet exhibit inside the Museum and this special All Chevy Car Show on our grounds July 22nd open to all Chevy cars!

If you have a Chevy car of any age -- this is the place you'll want to be on July 22nd!

Hurst Oldsmobile Club of America Lawn Show

The Hurst Oldsmobile Club of America will be hosting a lawn show on the grounds of the AACA Museum.    We're expecting 70-80 Hurst Oldsmobiles to be on display surrounding the Museum.    Spectators are welcome and there is no fee to view the vehicles outside.   Regular Museum Admission will apply.

Matchbox Toy Show

A Matchbox Toy show will again be held in Hershey!  The Die cast Toy Exchange is sponsoring this Matchbox Toy show here at the AACA Museum on Sunday, September 23rd  from 9AM - 3 PM.  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.

Night at the Museum

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 and fashions for the ladies.   

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 27th (no additional coupons or discounts will apply).

Veteran's Day Salute

In honor of all Veterans, the Museum offers complimentary admission to all Veterans and active duty military on Veteran's Day.

Thank you for your service to our great country!