4 AMAZING AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUMS IN DEKALB COUNTY
If you’re a car enthusiast or simply love exploring unique museums, the Auburn and Butler areas in DeKalb County, Indiana offer a treasure trove of automotive history. From the grandeur of classic luxury vehicles to the excitement of monster trucks, these museums showcase a diverse range of automotive marvels. Whether you’re admiring the world’s largest collection of Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg cars, stepping back in time with Ford V-8s, or experiencing the thrill of monster trucks, there’s something for everyone. Dive into these must-visit destinations and immerse yourself in the stories and innovations that have shaped the automotive world.
1. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Explore over 120 cars spanning from 1894 to 1999, spread across three floors. This museum boasts the world’s largest collection of Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles. Experience the automotive glory of the early 1930s and walk through the historic hallways of the Auburn Automobile Company.
- Address: 1600 South Wayne Street, Auburn, IN
- Phone: 260-925-1444
- Website: automobilemuseum.org
- Special Features: Meeting rooms (up to 172 people), banquet facilities (7,125 sq. ft., 512 seats)
- Note: Blue Star Museum participant
2. Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum
Step back into the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s with a collection focused on Ford vehicles from 1932 to 1953, including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, commercial vehicles, and more. The museum features artifacts, memorabilia, and historical displays.
- Address: 2181 General Doolittle Drive, Auburn, IN
- Phone: 260-927-8022
- Website: fordv8foundation.org
3. International Monster Truck Hall of Fame
Located in Butler, Indiana, this museum showcases a rotating schedule of classic monster trucks and historical memorabilia. It’s a family-friendly attraction featuring old-school and innovative monster trucks.
- Address: 541 West Main Street, Butler, IN 46721
- Phone: (260) 837-2435
- Website: monstermuseum.org
- Note: Kids 3 and under free
4. National Auto and Truck Museum (NATM)
Housed in former Auburn Automobile Company factory buildings, NATM features over 190 pre- and post-war vehicles, prototypes, vintage gas pumps, muscle cars, and a 1946 diner. It includes the rare GM Futurliner #10.
- Address: 1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place, Auburn, IN 46706
- Phone: 260-925-9100
- Website: natmus.org
- Special Features: Group tours available at a discounted rate, Blue Star Museum participant
