The Packard Museum in Dayton was our 1st stop this morning (May 2, 2014) on a Mystery Tour. This our first Mystery Tour so it was a nice surprise to see that we had a car museum to check out. My husband loves cars...he was a happy man. I love to photograph beautiful cars but my favorite things are hood ornaments, fancy grills and hub caps. This is a great place to stop for a short visit while you are in Dayton....We really enjoyed it very much.
I had a great time at this museum. The admission is 8 dollars, but with a military ID its only 5 dollars. I was about to use my debit card but the employee said he would have to do it the old way and call in the charge...so bring cash! He was very nice and didn't do a tour but gladly answered any questions you had. These cars are beautiful and worth a trip down town to look at!
What an impressive collection...the building was the original dealership and repair shop that has now been converted to a museum showcasing all the great Packard history and the story of how they came to be and what made them such an iconic figure in automotive history. For just a couple bucks a person the guide was very informative, the cars take you back to another era and it left a whole new respect for the brand as a whole.
My husband and I visited America's Packard Museum and thoroughly enjoyed our tour with the very knowledgeable docent. It is a must for car buffs and even fans of early 20th century history in the US. Its great!
We had a group tour. The guides were so knowledgeable. The cars are so beautiful. Well worth the trip downtown.
A little hard to find and not in the best section of Dayton but I highly recommend this museum which is inside an original Packard dealership. So along with all the great cars, you get to go back in time with the dealership also; sales rooms, service and parts desk, etc. Price is very reasonable. Plenty of free on-street parking. Only down side is that a lot of the cars have no info. posted on them regarding engines, etc. I find that strange for a museum of this type.
Very interesting place to see while in Dayton whether you are a classic car enthusiast or not. Close up look of every car on display. Imagine yourself driving one of those oldies in today's modern world.
I was blown away..this is definitely a hidden gem in Dayton. The staff was so personable, helpful and patient.Our trip consisted of 10 senior citizens, some with limited mobility and confusion. The staff made them feel so welcomed and appreciated, I can say enough to praise their efforts. The museum is wonderful. I plan to visit again.
I don't know how I never knew this was in Dayton but I was impressed. With an affordable admission, its a great place to go browse around. Lots of neat history and beautiful cars, even not being a car buff. Fun place to take friends or family.
First, I'm no "motor head". I never cared for car maintenance as a hobby. It's a chore. I've never bought an old car as a hobby. That said, the collection of classic Parkard automobiles here is one to turn heads. So much beauty. So many classic designs. Even if, like me, you don't really care for cars as such, these are as beautiful as any paintings you'll find in a museum. These are applied "art", beauty with a purpose. So if you've done the art museum, try this as a refreshing change. Finally, be sure to peak inside the ambulance! Somebody has a sense of humor.