Discover the Legacy at America’s Packard Museum
A Palace Worthy of the Packard
Visit the largest public collection of Packard cars and artifacts at America’s Packard Museum. We are one of the best things to do in Dayton, Ohio.
Summer Hours begin on Tuesday (May-September) Tuesday-Sunday 12-5pm.
What’s Happening at America’s Packard Museum
This Friday, May 1st, at 3:30pm, join us for an educational event that for all ages! We have partnered with COSI for the science festival and we will be teaching folks about the internal combustion engine and how people are more similar than they think. We are also going to talk about how fuel and energy powers more than you may think!
The presentation is free with standard admission, come learn about the engines and see some cool cars!
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Join on Saturday, May 9th at America's Packard Museum. Doors open at 6pm and attendees are encouraged to tour the museum. The feature, Triangle Park, begins at 7pm.
Ohio Goes to the Movies rolls into town with a must-see screening that puts local history in the spotlight. Part of a statewide celebration with 250+ screenings, this free (ticketed) event highlights Ohio’s impact on the film industry.
🎬 Ohio Connection: The film dives into the story of the first NFL game at Triangle Park in Dayton, blending sports history, cinema, and local pride. This event features writer and director Allen Farst with a Q&A after the viewing. The movie includes cameos by two historic Packards on screen and an appearance by APM’s own curator Stu Morris—bringing automotive heritage to life.
Seats are free—but limited. Tickets required. Reserve yours and experience where Ohio history meets the silver screen. Watch the trailer here and reserve your tickets today.
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Dream Cars
View the greatest cars of their era
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Private Events
A unique venue for social functions
Share a Packard
Share your love of Packards by submitting images of them at events, at home, or on the road. We will post them on our website.
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About America’s Packard Museum:
The Museum is in an original Packard dealership which was operational from 1917 until 1940. Rogers Pontiac and Davis Buick used the facility as a dealership from 1940 until the 1970’s. From the 1970’s until 1991, Genuine Auto Parts owned the building and used it as a car parts warehouse. In 1991, Robert Signom II bought and restored the property as The Citizen’s Motorcar Company, opening as America’s Packard Museum the following year. The collection is a carefully curated gathering of prime examples from the company’s sixty-year history, each chosen to tell a particular story. From 1899-1956, the Packard Motor Company built 1.6 million cars, and collectors estimate only about 10,000 still exist. The Museum manages the largest public collection of Packard automobiles and memorabilia. The mission of America’s Packard Museum is to educate present and future generations about the Packard Motor Car Company, its products, and philosophies. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Take a virtual tour of America’s Packard Museum! Just click on the image and come inside.
America’s Packard Museum is a proud partner with Discover Classical and is the sponsor of Retro Recordings. Tune in to Retro Recordings every Saturday Noon Eastern!