America On Wheels Museum
Overview
America On Wheels showcases the development of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles with rotating exhibits and a focus on local transportation history. The multi-floor museum includes three main galleries, a changing-exhibit space and hands-on learning areas for kids.
Expect loaned and historic vehicles (including regional Mack Truck connections), education programs, a small museum store and event/rental spaces such as a 1950s diner area. The museum is a practical stop for families, transport enthusiasts, and school groups visiting Allentown.
What to Expect
A compact, gallery-style museum with restored vehicles, interactive displays and rotating special exhibits.
Look out for:
- Restored automobiles, trucks and motorcycles with regional stories tied to Pennsylvania and Mack Trucks.
- Rotating themed exhibits and community displays (car-club shows, LEGO® transportation events and anniversary exhibits).
- Hands-on kid-friendly areas, a restoration/education space and temporary programming for school groups.
- Event/rental spaces including a retro diner area, orientation theater and a small museum shop.
Best way to experience it: Arrive with about 60–90 minutes to walk all galleries, check current special exhibits on the museum website, and allow kids time for interactive displays. Combine with a short walking tour of downtown Allentown if you have more time.
Things to Note
- Facility spans multiple floors; expect stairs and some longer walks.
- Check the museum website for current rotating exhibits and special events before visiting.
- Tickets are sold up to one hour before closing; confirm hours on the official site.
- On-site amenities include a museum store and rentable event spaces (limited food service).
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Entry
From $20 adult, from $12 child






