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Eastern Museum of Motor Racing

York Springs, United StatesClosed today, opens Fri 10amFree admission4.9 · 427 Google reviews

Overview

The Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR) preserves and interprets American motor-racing history, concentrating on Pennsylvania and the surrounding region. Its collection includes vintage race cars, archival materials and a research library.

The museum sits overlooking the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds in York Springs and runs seasonal public hours plus special events; guided tours can be arranged by request for deeper research or group visits.

What to Expect

A compact, specialist museum focused on vintage race cars, memorabilia and research material. Exhibits change periodically and the collection emphasizes regional racing history.

Look out for:

  • Restored and unrestored race cars spanning multiple eras.
  • Period photographs, driver memorabilia and archival documents.
  • Occasional on‑track exhibitions and partnership events at the fairgrounds.
  • A research library for regional motor‑racing history inquiries.

Best way to experience it:

Plan for a 1–2 hour visit, check the museum calendar for events or on‑track exhibitions, and call ahead if you want a guided tour or to consult the research library.

Things to Note

  • Seasonal public hours: Fridays (Nov–Mar) and Fridays/Saturdays (Apr–Oct), plus special-event days.
  • Guided tours and research access available by arrangement—contact the museum before arrival.
  • The site overlooks Latimore Valley Fairgrounds; some exhibits tie into on‑track events.
  • Contact: phone (717) 528‑8279 or admin@emmr.org for updates and access questions.

Entry

Free admission

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