America's Packard Museum, Dayton

About America's Packard Museum

America's Packard Museum preserves the world's largest public collection of classic Packard automobiles in an authentic 1917 showroom building in Dayton. Visitors step into the original dealership and service facilities to view fifty classic cars up close without barriers between viewer and vehicle. The museum explores art and design, engineering, history, craftsmanship, and technology through these automobiles spanning more than a century of automotive history. The building features original architectural elements and period details that immerse guests in the era when Packard was America's greatest automobile manufacturer. A typical visit takes one to two hours. The museum welcomes children of all ages accompanied by a parent or guardian, with a dedicated activity area for younger visitors. Seating throughout the galleries allows guests to rest while exploring. The nonprofit institution, which has won awards from the Society of Automotive Historians, operates on a regular schedule and charges admission.