America's Transportation Experience at AACA Museum

In January 2026 we had a chance to visit America’s Transportation Experience at the AACA Museum in Hershey, Pa. This museum has over 275 permanent vehicles with exhibits that change every few months. The featured exhibits were Old School Rods and Customs, Mustang Legacy series, and a Saab showroom. The staff is largely made up of volunteers who are passionate and knowledgable. We were warmly greeted by Steve who saw my camera and allowed me to get a closer look. Throughout our visit he would pop-up to explain some car facts and history, or stories about the person who drove it. He even gave us a private viewing of cars in the back staging area. The museum has a vast collection of all modes of transportation. Their showrooms feature anything from Model Ts and Tuckers to muscle cars and hot rods. They have trucks, busses, bikes and pedal cars. There's a train room, an old Valentine dining car, and cases upon cases of hood ornaments. There are also so many interactive exhibits that make this a great museum for adults and kids alike.

This Lakester hot rod race car was constructed from a repurposed aircraft fuel tank and was raced at The Race of Gentlemen (TROG).

Saab Exhibit

Mustang Legacy Series Then & Now

This 1928 Pierce-Arrow Model 36 was owned by Paramount Studios and was used to transport actress Marlene Dietrich.

Valentine Dining Car sold from the 30s-50s. They were fully equipped, prefabricated diners complete with a grill, counter, stools, and plumbing. They cost about $5000.

Collection of Pedal Cars

The 'Whip' Amusement Park Ride - Fun Photo Opportunity!

The train room was the most fun exhibit that was interactive with pedals on the ground you would push to make different things in that scene move.

The motorcycle room had an arcade game from 1974. And right outside this room stood the hubcap tree. Every hubcap is dedicated to volunteers who have passed away.