Northeast Classic Car Museum
Northeast Classic Car Museum
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Over 200 vehicles on display in 89,000 sq ft. Historic Pre-war exhibit, Nostalgic Post-war 50's, 60's & 70's cars, Cars Made in NY State exhibt, Largest Franklin exhibit in the world, Period fashions, WWI & WWII airplane engines, videos, & more. . Open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & Easter Sunday. Wheelchair accessible, electric scooters available at no charge. Group rates available; ample parking for buses & RV’s. Easy to find in a beautiful Central New York rural setting. Event Room for rent for your family reunions, Bachelor parties, corporate events, Car Club dinners & meetings. Buses welcome, make us your lunch stop, catering from local restaurants available at booking.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- CPCanandaigua, New York8 contributionsVintage Car HeavenThere are 'oohs, aahs, and wows' at each perfectly restored vehicle. The museum has multiple rooms, each dedicated to a particular Era of the Car. The museum will appeal and delight everyone....from those who are well versed in pistons, valves, horsepower, to those who appreciate the overall craftsmanship of each vehicle. The three hours we spent there felt like thirty minutes.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 6, 2023
- Yankee fanPoughkeepsie, New York133 contributionsGreat Classic Cars on displayThis place is amazing. Over 200 Classic Vehicles on display. Its the largest car museum in the Northeast. Open year round. Only closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas day.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 6, 2024
- sotmsNew York City, New York287 contributionsAmazing collectionSuch a cool place located in the middle of nowhere. There was only 1 other family in the museum when we were there. Cars looked so shiny and beautiful we had to hold our son back so he doesn't touch them. 1 Model-T and 1 Franklin are available for sitting in and photos. Free parking across the street. If the museum is not enough, there is a train museum nearby (didnt visit) and a miniature toy car collection store across the street (didnt visit)Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 9, 2024
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Cheri D
Yardville, NJ502 contributions
Sep 2022
The only reason we had visited this museum was passing through on our way to Cooperstown. It was not on our itinerary at all, but Wow!, what an incredible classic car museum. It looks deceiving from the outside as a small building, but it was anything but that. There 5 attached building with lots and lots of classic cars, over 150 to be exact. There are also about 35 motorcycles as well. The staff were very nice and very helpful and the admission price was only $12 for adults. You can literally spend a few hours here if you wanted to scrutinize each and every car. So much to see for the admission price. Well, worth an "accidental' find!
Written October 13, 2022
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Maltipoo16
New York1,921 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Such a beautiful museum. The collection of cars here is absolutely amazing. It’s just room upon room of cars. Loved the history behind the pre-war cars and the beauty of the post-war cars. The 70’s cars exhibit was beautiful as well and had a lot of history behind it. I’d have to say my favorite exhibits were the 70’s cars and the post-war cars. Spent almost 4 hours here, looking at all the different cars. They had some awesome finds in the gift store as well. Definitely will visit again!
Written January 9, 2020
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We are so happy you came to visit our museum and thank you for the great review. Please come back again as we change out our exhibit room once a year.
Written January 11, 2020
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Melissa B
Oxford, NY115 contributions
May 2022
Almost all our friends had visited this cool Classic Car Museum and we finally got there over Memorial Day Weekend. What a treat to visit this car museum. Every possible vehicle you can think of from the early 1900's right up to the "Muscle Cars" of the late 20th Century. And a huge collection of Franklin automobiles, all of which were made in Syracuse, NY. Great place to take visitors. Can go back again and again there is so much to see! Highly recommend.
Written June 27, 2022
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CP
Canandaigua, NY8 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
There are 'oohs, aahs, and wows' at each perfectly restored vehicle. The museum has multiple rooms, each dedicated to a particular Era of the Car. The museum will appeal and delight everyone....from those who are well versed in pistons, valves, horsepower, to those who appreciate the overall craftsmanship of each vehicle. The three hours we spent there felt like thirty minutes.
Written October 6, 2023
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chasinUpstateNewYork
Romulus, NY711 contributions
Jul 2022
I like old cars. I found the museum fascinating. Note that there are readily available $1 off coupons, but we did not know that going in. Price was $12 per person without a coupon.
The collection was sometimes well organized, as in the FRANKLIN exhibition, or the Hot Rods, but at other times there were mixed years and makes all jumbled together. I found that jarring.
The collection was sometimes well organized, as in the FRANKLIN exhibition, or the Hot Rods, but at other times there were mixed years and makes all jumbled together. I found that jarring.
Written July 22, 2022
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Glen M
Smithsburg, MD391 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Really nice collection of about 200 classic cars in a beautifully lit building designed to look like a dealership. Each car has a nice informational sign that gives unique facts about the car, designer, company etc. One gallery contained a huge collection of Franklins, while another focused on cars made in New York State. All very clean and shiny. Spent about 3 hours touring. Nice gift show and really friendly staff. Ample parking across the street.
Written September 18, 2023
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sotms
New York City, NY287 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Such a cool place located in the middle of nowhere. There was only 1 other family in the museum when we were there.
Cars looked so shiny and beautiful we had to hold our son back so he doesn't touch them.
1 Model-T and 1 Franklin are available for sitting in and photos.
Free parking across the street.
If the museum is not enough, there is a train museum nearby (didnt visit) and a miniature toy car collection store across the street (didnt visit)
Cars looked so shiny and beautiful we had to hold our son back so he doesn't touch them.
1 Model-T and 1 Franklin are available for sitting in and photos.
Free parking across the street.
If the museum is not enough, there is a train museum nearby (didnt visit) and a miniature toy car collection store across the street (didnt visit)
Written July 9, 2024
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joannm1026
Corning, NY26 contributions
Aug 2021
If you are anywhere close to this museum it will be worth the drive! Don't be deceived by the front it goes on forever once you are inside. A showroom type front is currently being built. If you are not "really into cars" that much signage and volunteers give you interesting features of the cars. Cars are mostly arranged by year. You will find "your years" and for the ladies models are by a lot of the cars to show styles of that period. Good music plays too. Covid signs on the floor show you the flow in and out of spaces. No stairs. Cross the street for a house filled with model cars, think Matchbox. There is no fee to enter that facility.
Written August 13, 2021
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Thank you for the great review. Be sure to come back again and tell your friends
Written August 24, 2021
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Gretchen S
39 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
What an amazing muesem. Don't let the front facade deceive you. The collection is amazing. Write ups and presentations are well done. I enjoyed seeing and hearing the back stories on these automobiles. The amount of work on saving some of these cars was overwhelming. Tour book says 2 hours, but you could spend all day there. Very family and handicap friendly. Don't miss this gem!
Written May 1, 2023
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Thank you for the nice review please tell your friends about the museum
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Written July 15, 2023
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mike s
endicott51 contributions
Apr 2021
We last visited this place in 2017. They are following CDC guidelines and felt very safe. This a must see if you love classic cars! Run by volunteers, they do an amazing job running the place. Plan on spending at least 2 hrs, maybe more, the place is huge. My wife and I are 58 and 60, but I am sure children would love this. Volunteers are there to answer questions throughout the self-guided tour, but allow you to roam, like that. GPS friendly, plenty of parking. City of Norwich has plenty of places to eat, so make a day of it!
Written April 19, 2021
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Thank you for the awesome review!! We hope you will come back again.
Written August 24, 2021
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Northeast Classic Car Museum
Norwich, New York
We have a bus stop three blocks form the museum in Norwich.
Written April 8, 2018
Open on Sunday? New Year's Eve. If so what are the hours?
Written December 29, 2017
Northeast Classic Car Museum
Norwich, New York
SO sorry, not sure how we missed this question. We are open everyday from 9am to 5pm. We are closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and we are only open 9-12 on Christmas Eve.
Written April 8, 2018
There is a major bus line that will take you to Norwich. However I know of no public transportation from the bus stop to the museum. There are taxis but I would suggest walking if you are in good health. It's not that far from the bus stop and hotels.
Written April 15, 2016
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