The museum building is a converted former Mack Trucks parts distribution center.
The site sits directly on the banks of the Lehigh River, incorporating the local industrial waterfront into its visitor experience.
The collection includes rare micro-cars and pedal cars alongside full-sized classic vehicles.
It maintains a rotating 'Gallery of Stars' exhibit that periodically highlights specific manufacturers or eras.
The museum features a dedicated display area for vintage scooters and bicycles, tracing the evolution of personal mobility.
America On Wheels Museum is a specialized transportation museum located on the Lehigh River waterfront in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The facility occupies a repurposed historic building that once served as a trucking terminal. Its collection spans the history of over-the-road transportation, featuring vintage automobiles, commercial trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. Rotating exhibits focus on regional manufacturing history and the cultural impact of vehicle design. The museum highlights local contributions to the automotive industry, including Mack Trucks heritage. Displays are organized chronologically and by theme, ranging from early carriages to mid-century muscle cars. It serves as a community hub for automotive enthusiast events and educational programs.
The main exhibition floor where the diverse collection is lined up against the backdrop of the large industrial windows.
Check the museum's official website calendar for dates of special 'Cars and Coffee' or cruise-in events before your visit.
Allow extra time to examine the informational plaques, which offer deep dives into the specific engineering history of the displayed vehicles.
Visit the gift shop for locally-sourced automotive memorabilia not typically found in major retail chains.
Do not overlook the smaller, secondary galleries on the upper level, as many visitors focus exclusively on the main floor vehicle display.
Closed on Mondays.
