The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is one of the least expected experiences. This hidden gem is the largest collection of Packard Motor Cars and memorabilia from the 1900’s to the 1950’s.
The museum which is an 18,000 square foot building is a reproduction of an old Packard showroom from the 1920’s. They have on display a total of 22 Packard Motor Cars in full working condition. The museum is also stocked with thousands of memorabilia, including a Delivery Van, Hearse, Fire Truck and Paddy Wagon and a gallery dedicated to the late President Franklin D Roosevelt.
The museum is also available to rent for special events or fundraisers. It’s a great venue to host a roaring 20’s party theme. We did and the guests loved it!!
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum is situated near downtown Fort Lauderdale. If you are interested in cars and history, spend a few hours out of your day and come visit this museum in Fort Lauderdale.
Location/Hours/Times
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315
Brittany @ Paws for Beer
I love visiting car museums. Classic cars always have such character and detail that today’s cars will never have.
Carmen
Hi Brittany. It’s a very unique place. Makes you feel like you have traveled back in time.
Tara Lepore and Jessi Honard
I seriously can’t think of a better party theme than the roaring 20s 😀 Great photos!
Carmen
Thanks. It’s a great place to host an event. The guest really enjoyed walking around and seeing all the cars.
Lauren
I love the Roaring 20s! Makes me think about the movie Midnight In Paris 🙂 Great classic cars, too!
Carmen
Hi Lauren, I love that movie! Most locals don’t even know about this place. This museum rivals any I have seen.
Brianna
What a gorgeous collection, vehicles like that are more work of art than just mere transportation.
Carmen
Hi Brianna, All of the vehicles are in working condition and in excellent condition. T he variety of vehicles and keepsakes is wonderful. I hope it will always be there for generations to come.
Mary {The World Is A Book}
This looks like such an interesting museum to wander around. What a great idea to host a roaring 20′s party theme. Despite not being a car fanatic, I actually enjoyed visiting car museums. I love this era so this would have been wonderful visit.
Carmen
Hi Mary. I’m not a big car buff either. It’s a fun place to wander around and see all the cars which are in prime condition, while hearing twenties music being played in the background.
Taylor Hicken
I’m in love with the 1909 Packard Model, such a pretty color. I’ve been looking at different collectors, my husband is very interested in purchasing a vintage car. We’ll have to find a place we’d be able to store the car, it’d be fun to say we own a vintage car.
Carmen Edelson
Yes, it’s definitely a fun hobby!
john
Carmen,
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Thanks!
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Carmen Edelson
It’s a lot of fun, John!
Diego Monterey
I’ve never been to a car museum before, and I can just imagine how cool it would be to host a retro/vintage party there!
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Carmen Edelson
Yes, it’s a lot of fun!
Erick R. Jackson
Wow! What a gorgeous collection, good job. I really love this post, Carmen Edelson.
Carmen Edelson
I’m so glad to hear it. Thanks, Erick!
truckomotive
very nice sharing. my grandfather used to have one of those models.
Carmen Edelson
How cool, thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth Paige
Been exposed to cars since growing up, I’ve been with my parents and 3 older brothers who are fan of cars. Now, I also wish to go to a car museum.
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Carmen Edelson
Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth!
Jill Everson
These are gold, thanks for sharing, I would love to visit the place <3
Carmen Edelson
Always happy to share, thanks for reading!
Elizabeth Paige
Wow! I love your collection, Carmen. Thanks for sharing this to us. I hope I could visit this place soon.
Carmen Edelson
Thanks Elizabeth!
David Johnny
Hi Carmen Edelson, These cars looking so nice, Thank you so much for the post!
Carmen Edelson
Glad you enjoyed it, David!
reezan
Thanks for sharing this valuable information.
Carmen Edelson
Always happy to share!
Paul Hicks
OMG this is the best car collection i have ever seen Thanks for sharing this article.
Carmen Edelson
Thanks for reading, Paul!
Alain
Hello Carmen, A wonderful site for Packards! What a beautiful collection of pictures and history really professionally done. It’s difficult to find educated people for this topic, however, you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
Carmen Edelson
Thanks for your sweet comment 🙂