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America's Transportation Experience / AACA Museum, Inc.

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One of the Best Places To Visits in South Hanover Township


Address

161 Museum Dr, Hershey, PA 17033, United States

Website

www.aacamuseum.org

Contact

+1 717-566-7100

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cars (31) museum (23) displays (11) history (10) time (9) Tucker (9) visit (9) buses (9) vehicles (8) staff (8)
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  • 5/5 A M W. 3 months ago on Google • 419 reviews New
    If you like vehicles you can spend hours here. There are so many classic, historic, and interesting displays.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremiah E. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is phenomenal! We were treated so well by everyone. We hadn't planned on spending almost 3 hours, but that is exactly what we did. That is even without seeing the basement level, as they were having an event going on. You absolutely DO NOT need to be a car nut to enjoy this place. P.S. if you liked this review please follow me and read the rest of my reviews.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fran K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent displays! Well worth the trip and admission price!! 3 floors if awesomeness...Facility is clean, tour guides (if needed) are very knowledgeable. Lots of information and many items, cars, motorcycles etc that we've never heard of. Gift shop on site very reasonably priced. Thank you AACA!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael P. 1 year ago on Google • 874 reviews
    We had a wonderful time looking at all of cars, trucks, motorcycles, busses, and die-cast models. The staff added to our experience by telling us in more detail about the vehicles. They have one of the best Tucker displays that I have ever seen. The museum is three floors and there are some displays outside.

  • 5/5 Howard N. 3 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    Fantastic place. There are vehicles here from every era. I'm a boomer so the vehicles from the 60's & 70's had me fascinated. The museum was not crowded on the day of my visit so I was able to take my time and just enjoy my trip back in time. There are also many modern cars there and a motorcycle area. The staff is super friendly and they're eager to answer any questions you might have. Thankfully I was able to attend with one of the museum volunteers so I got access to a few of the storage areas - amazing!! I'm looking forward to my next trip to Hershey and a stop at the museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Top notch museum at a reasonable price. The displays may change, but the collection is solid. Very nice backdrops and settings for the cars as well. They must have the most extensive collection of Tuckers that I have ever seen. I spent 2 hours here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cindy R. 6 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Fantastic museum with lots of unusal cars. There were actually 4 Tucker cars on display! Also loved their bus collection. they usually have that on the lower floor but since they were setting up for a trade show the busses were outside. We were still able to see them however. Nice location and easy to have a picnic there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan K. 10 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Really cool spot around Hershey if you're looking for something else to do besides the theme park. I appreciated the theming around the cars instead of just having cars lined up. The staff was really knowledgeable and friendly. There's also a cool train area setup in the basement with a lot of attention to detail. I enjoyed it and the little kids nearby seemed to enjoy the interactiveness of it as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick K. 11 months ago on Google
    This is a true hidden treasure down the road from Hersheypark! Well worth it (only $12.50 for seniors). A variety of interesting automotive artful such as toys, lunch pails, buses, and, of course, cars! The displays are all professionally staged and beautifully lit. There are interactive model train sets for the kids to play with. Finally, its pride and joy are the Tucker Autos. Put this as a must-see on your next visit to Hershey! Tip: Follow up on your visit to the museum with a great meal and some brews at Troegs Brewery.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garrett R. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a great time. Good history. Souvenirs are decently priced so was admission. Always having some kind of events. AAA discount.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I.E. X. 11 months ago on Google
    Outstanding museum for antique and racing cards. Also motorcycles and buses. Be sure to see the Tucker Automobile display. That is quite the story. Many helpful volunteers to explain in depth the displays.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arlene M. 1 year ago on Google
    The AACA museum houses lent vehicles along with orphaned cars. The permanent exhibition is housed in another building. See the oldest automobile that existed. Check out the bus and motorcycle displays on the ground floor. An interactive miniature train exhibit is also on this floor. Upstairs check out the hood ornament display along with various toys and toy vehicles modeled and inspired after some of the ones shown. The Hershey's kiss mobile is also on site. Most items are do not touch but some are interactive which gives you a hands on experience like getting behind the wheel of a Tucker car. Be sure to check out other exhibits as well such as 1940s gas station and the road map exhibit. Loved how they set everything up according to time periods. I enjoyed the drive in movie set up complete with cars and the Rt 66 exhibit. The Tucker exhibit is the largest collection. Allow about 90 minutes for your visit. Docents are on hand to guide you and answer any questions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cat L. 1 year ago on Google
    The only reason I took a star away is because they have limited seating options throughout the museum. I have limited mobility and walk with a walker and although they had some benches throughout, it just wasn’t quite enough. That being said, I noticed that they have a few loaner wheelchairs in the museum. I do walk with a walker, I just need to be able to sit throughout the visit. The bathrooms were accessible with stalls big enough to accommodate my walker. The museum itself is a gem. They had well organized displays on everything transportation. Although the main attraction are cars, they also focus on trains and buses. The one thing I really liked was that the information posted for each item included the items complete history of everyone who owned it. I thought that was a great touch. One of my favorite items was the prototype of the Delorean. I’ve seen many museums with that car just not a prototype. I expected more from the gift shop. They had a variety of items for sale, but not a whole lot of choices within what they had. I was looking forward to buying a license plate bird house but they only had one with a Texas or Oregon license plate. I would’ve at least liked an option from one of our surrounding states.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesco R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful trip through the evolution of the automobile with cars stretching back to the late 1800s. A nice way to spend a few hours "cruising" through autos of the past. Definitely cars here, like the Tucker, you might never see anywhere else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terra R. 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t recommend this place enough! All of the paid staff and volunteers go above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. The displays rotate about 6 or so months to always keep it interesting. There are cars I’ve never heard of and walked away having a decent knowledge about. It’s all self guided with volunteers to explain anything if you have questions. The tickets are extremely cheap for the experience, less than $15. Please go and support this amazing museum!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B W. 2 years ago on Google
    OMG 🙂😊The time we spent within this wonderful museum was mesmerizing, informative, captivating and all around fun. The staff including Randy and John were so helpful with their knowledge. All three levels were outstanding but my most favorite was the ground level🥰🥰....I plan to become a member of this museum for sure😉😊. I apologize in advance for all the photos 😁😊.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max C. 4 months ago on Google • 187 reviews
    Bigger than I thought. Plenty of old cars, motorcycles and buses. The most interesting section though is the model train room

  • 5/5 INFT-J 5 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    What a treat for all ages. We also were given great insight from a staff member who explained the history and value of a few of their vehicles. Make sure you ask them to tell you about a few of the cars. Their model trains and town are incredible and interactive.

  • 5/5 Corey M. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Absolutely loved spending the day here! They had a huge selection of great cars (old and new), and I hope to go back again one day! My favorite car of the day was absolutely the GT2 RS they had. That was an incredible car that was previously raced, and it was just stunning to get to see up close like that! I would highly recommend this place for anyone who likes cars in general!

  • 5/5 Eric 9 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Came to see the tuckers and it was not let down. The Tucker area is amazingly well laid out from the early days of his inventions to the end. Lots of original artifacts and new old stock. 3 original and one movie car on display. The other parts of the museum is set up nicely too. Hand painted murals that correspond to the eras car. Downstairs has large buses one of which from speed.

  • 5/5 Ken D. 9 months ago on Google
    Truly fascinating place that is so full of excitement. Marvelous displays. Would definitely highly recommend a visit here.......and the Tuckers ........🤩🤩🤩🤩........fabulous place to visit 👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Tito T. 9 months ago on Google
    Family oriented Car Museum. We love it and enjoy the 2-3 hours inside looking at cars history. I’ll recommend it 💯 %

  • 5/5 James P. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing collection, especially the Tuckers. I was in love with the whole exhibit. Can't forget about the concept Delorean (the first one, the actual concept!), as well as Betty White's Cadillac gifted to her by her husband Allen Ludden. Lots of neat and interesting vehicles and motorcycles, buses and more! A little bit of everything! The volunteers were extremely friendly and willing to share information, and I even picked up a few cool books from the gift shop for $5 a piece. Loved it here. Will likely come again if we're in the area again. Loved it.

  • 5/5 Timothy B. 2 years ago on Google
    What an awesome place. Loved all the classic cars, Busses and Motorcycles. Brought back so many fond memories of my youth. Everyone should visit this museum. They have a program where you learn to drive a Model T, then get some road time driving one. I am adding that to my bucket list.

  • 5/5 Linda D. 6 months ago on Google
    It was great and remembered not only about the history of cars, but how they affected society with such things as gas stations, motels drive in theaters, and diners coming about because of them and learned the history of these also

  • 5/5 J R. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I went there for the first time about a month ago and loved it so much that I took my son back 2 weeks afterwards so he could see all that history. It's a car museum and an amazing one at that but there's also interactive features which add to the experience. It really takes you back in time...the Tucker wing is a plus because those are rare cars that you don't really see anywhere else. The museum was clean and is very well maintained. If there's enough staff on hand, you can opt to pay a little extra and take a tour of the cars that aren't currently on display...it's well worth the added fee to see additional cars and trucks. There's a decent sized gift shop near the front entrance in case you want to take home a memory of the experience and there's a small vending/cafeteria area downstairs if you need a snack during the tour. I can't say enough positive things about this beautiful museum and all the automotive history that's so well maintained inside

  • 5/5 125! 4 months ago on Google
    Went a bit ago with a friend and it was very enjoyable, gift store was fairly priced and tickets are quite cheap for the cars and features they have!! Would be a lovely outing for anyone whether its a date, family visit, with friends or even by yourself! Very helpful staff with lots of stories if you want to listen. **:there are also some little arcade games but sadly I didn't bring quarters, would recommend bringing some quarters :)

  • 5/5 Thomas N. 2 years ago on Google
    My review may be a little biased since I'm a huge car nerd, but I think that just goes to show how awesome this place is if you like cars. All the exhibits were very well designed, with many cars having extensive information on their history, and had subtle yet fitting backdrops/environments. My girlfriend, who brought me here, was never super interested in cars, but half way through the 1st floor (the main exhibit area) she mentioned she was getting really interested in the cars, especially the old Cadillacs with their distinctive angular designs. Some exhibits didn't really have much information beyond the make, model, and year, which was a bummer because the Puch Maxi that was exactly like the one I have (however the one in the exhibit was all original and in much much better condition than mine) didn't have anything beyond that basic info, and I wanted to learn more about the history of it. The bus museum in the basement was really awesome, especially being able to go inside several of the buses. Pictures always make classic Senicruiser buses look huge, however after seeing one up close here and getting inside, I was amazed at how small they really are. If you're at all interested in cars, bikes, or buses, this is absolutely a worthwhile place to check out if you're somewhat nearby. It's by no means the Peterson museum, you'll only need about 2-3 hours to see the whole thing, but it's still a great museum, and makes a great afternoon trip. They also apparently rotate exhibits somewhat regularly, so I might just have to go back again in the future!

  • 5/5 Dave C. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic place for the automotive enthusiasts. They have a nice model railroad room , a motorcycle section and They have volunteers walking around willing to share stories and give u some knowledge. They change everything every 6 months I will definitely b back.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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