Antique car museums in New England area

[Don Turley]

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[Roadster62]

Larz Andersen in Boston and the Stephen Paine Collection in Maine are MUST SEE collections, along with Owls Head. Log onto The Old Motor website, they post many old photos from the Paine collection.

[LukeDahlinger]

Don,

If you look at the link in my signature on the main page is a list of museums with old Fords. This was a list started by some of the guys over on the Model T forum, and I added to it as did some of the folks here on Fordbarn.

The list is by no means complete, so if you run across one I don't have listed, let me know and I'll add it.

[Clem Clement]

What's at Hemmings HQ in Bennington, VT?

[48Ratfink]

Don, You will not be disapointed if You Go to The Owls Head Transportation Museum. They have car shows every other weekend and have old planes they fly regularly.
I believe the site is OHTM.org

[JTW]

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July 2 & 3

Fabulous ’50s, Sensational ’60s & Antique Aeroplane Show
Featuring more than 400 classic autos from the industry's most stylish decades. Relive the years of big fins, big engines, fuzzy dice and poodle skirts. Pre-1991 vehicles are welcome to exhibit too. Vehicle demonstrations, Model T rides, biplane rides, family activities and more.

July 23 & 24

Trucks, Tractors, Commercial Vehicles
& Antique Aeroplane Show
Big, bigger and biggest. Featuring more than 250 antique pickups, delivery vans, tractor trailers, military vehicles and more. Pre-1991 vehicles of any make or model are welcome to exhibit at any of our events. Vehicle demonstrations, Model T rides, biplane rides, family activities and more.

Aug 6 & 7

Antique Auto, Aircraft & Aerobatic Spectacular
All things wings and wheels. High-wheel bicycles, classic cars, antique planes and a high performance air show. Pre-1991 vehicles of any make or model are welcome to exhibit at any of our events. Vehicle demonstrations, Model T rides, biplane rides, family activities and more.

[48Ratfink]

Boothbay railway museum is also a great visit, nice car collection,plus a train to ride! Don't forget to eat a Lobsta!

[empeg9000]

I would also recommend the Saratoga Auto Museum. There is some kind of show every weekend plus the exhibits inside.

The other recommendations for Owls Head and Boothbay I would like to second.

[Skipper Mc/Louisiana]

Both Owls Head and Seal Cove (Paine collection) are enjoyable museums to visit. I enjoyed both. They both have websites for more information.

Skipper

Seal Cove Auto Museum
http://www.sealcoveautomuseum.org/

Owls Head
http://www.ohtm.org/

[HoarseWhisperer]

Originally Posted by Don Turley

I am planning a vacation trip to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and North East New York in late July this year. Are there any Antique Auto Museums in this area that are a "Must See" ? I will be driving a modern car.

Don,

We're making a similar trip (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Finger Lakes, NY) the first two weeks of August with the "A", taking in Owls Head Museum in Maine and the Vermont Auto Enthusiast's Car Show, in Stowe, Vermont.

Would be great to run into you again, if the timing worked out.

[48Ratfink]

Do take pictures to show Us all! Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
BTW I will be free to help driving if needed!!!!

[ChicagoBob]

The J.K. Lily antique car museum at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, MA (Cape Cod, about 30 miles South of Plymouth) Good stuff for the whole family.

[Doug Linden]

I would also put the Cole Museum of Transportation in Bangor, ME on the list, it's a fabulous museum, The Stanley (Steamer) Museum in Kingfield, ME and the Wells Auto Museum in Wells, ME are also a nice takes.

[48Ratfink]

It appears as tho Your destination is going to be The Great State of Maine!! Take a jacket!!

[JTW]

My wife says if you visit the Owls Head Trans. Mus., to also visit the Model A junk yard 1/4 mile away, and come when I am not here and you can own it real cheap.

[Mort]

There is an antique auto museum in York, Maine on RT 1. Don't know much about it.

[cabrioletgalaxie]

Living In S. Maine for 16 years and New England all my life I think the "crowd" has mentioned all the museums. I've been to all but Seal Cove which is heavy into the brass era cars. Definately the Owls Head Museum, fantastic. Make sure you have breakfast at Moody's Diner near Owls Head. BTW the Pine Tree As (MAFCA chapter)here in Maine are sponsoring the 2012 New England Model A show at Point Lookout. Our tour venue will be Owls Head Museum. If you run into any problems in Maine I'll be glad to assist. 207-590-0180 David White in Kennebunk.
Have a blast. Will you be driving your A from GA?

[RonC]

This is worth seeing in Mass but you have to go with a group.

http://www.collingsfoundation.org/menu.htm

[48Ratfink]

I still want to go!! Actually Wifey informs Me We are going up to Maine right around there!

Originally Posted by Don Turley

Driving modern, not the "A". Expect to be in Maine during the last week in July.
Thanks,
Don

[bobbycoke]

Don near the finger lake region in New York the Northeast Classic Car museum in Norwich ny is a must 140-60 cars, antique aircraft engines, period clothing for the lady's Franklin's. Cord's' packard's and all the rest some barnfinds a great little town and nice country just google it for dates' directions etc...I am sure it is your type of museum......bobbycoke