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Location
Parking
Free parking available; dedicated Porsche and Packard parking on Franklin St. (enter from Ludlow St.) during special events
Accessibility
Parking and accessibility information available; specific details referenced but not detailed in content
Best time
Visit on weekday or Sunday afternoons when the museum has very few visitors, allowing you to enjoy the exhibits at your own pace and speak with knowledgeable staff who can open hoods and provide detailed explanations
About America's Packard Museum
Vintage auto museum in a 1917 building. Large collection of preserved cars, motorcycles & artifacts in an original Packard dealership.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Automotive Museum
- Collection
- Largest public collection of Packard cars and artifacts
- Hours
- May-September: Tuesday-Sunday 12-5pm
- Location
- Original Packard dealership in Dayton, Ohio
- Special Event
- Porsche & Packard day June 28, 2026
What visitors say
Hidden Gem! Exceptional student pricing!! I recommend any car enthusiast stopping here. We spent almost 2 hours looking around and reading in their impressive library. There was a steady flow of others meandering around - but it never…
Great hidden Gem in Dayton,Ohio. I have passed this museum numerous times and finally decided to stop in. I was amazed of the classic cars and my experience was great. The staff members were extremely polite. I recommend using a card or…
Great destination to see the cars made by Packard in the 20th century! We visited on a Sunday in the afternoon and spent a little over an hour learning about the cars and the events taking place in the world. Any questions we had they…
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Did You Know?
- Houses the largest public collection of Packard automobiles and artifacts, spanning the company's entire 60-year history (1899-1956)
- Located in the original Packard dealership building that operated from 1917-1940, preserving the historic structure where Packard vehicles were sold
- Features engines built for WWII aircraft including the P-51 Mustang, connecting automotive engineering to significant historical military achievements
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