Salty Dog Museum

Salty Dog Museum houses a large private collection of vintage automobiles (Model A through mid-20th century) and a separate showroom of historic fire trucks. The collection is noted locally for being kept operational—many vehicles are driven and displayed in working condition.

The museum operates primarily by appointment and participates in local events, including an open-house/car show tied to the Shandon Strawberry Festival. Confirm visiting options and the exact street number before you go, as some listings show 4985 or 4995 Cincinnati Brookville Rd.

A compact, owner-run museum focused on mechanically maintained antique cars and fire apparatus.

Look out for:

• Over 70 vehicles spanning Model A/T-era cars through mid-20th-century classics.

• A dedicated historic fire truck showroom with several restored rigs.

• Vehicles that are kept operational and occasionally driven at events.

• The annual open house/car show aligned with the Shandon Strawberry Festival (second Saturday in June).

Best way to experience it:
Call or email ahead to request an appointment or arrange a group visit; weekend open-house events are the easiest way to see the fleet in action and may include firetruck rides during festival activities.

• Visits are typically by appointment; walk-ins may not be admitted.

• Address appears as 4985 or 4995 Cincinnati Brookville Rd in different listings—verify beforehand.

• The collection is privately owned and often hosts group tours (schools, clubs, seniors).

• Events like the Strawberry Festival open house are the most reliable public access times.