America's Oldest Automobile Museum

    The William E. Swigart Automobile Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum dedicated to preserving the history of the American automobile. Our remarkable collections have existed for more than 85 years, beginning as a private passion of our founder W. Emmert Swigart. His son, William E. Swigart, Jr., fell under the spell of these wonderful machines and built up the collection to about 150 cars, of which 30 to 35 are on display at the museum at one time. Some are one-of-a-kind, such as the 1936 Duesenberg 12 cylinder Gentlemen’s Speedster, the 1920 Carroll, and the 1916 Scripps-Booth. The Swigart Museum is the only automobile museum in the country where visitors can see two Tuckers, the 1947 “Tin Goose” Prototype and #1013.

    The museum is accented with even more history. The automotive license plate and radiator emblem collections are believed to be the largest in the world. Automobile lights and horns, bicycles, toys, vintage clothing, and memorabilia are on display throughout the museum. And a gift shop stocked with automobile related products for young and old alike makes a visit to the William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum a uniquely entertaining and educational experience for all members of the family.

    The museum is open daily from Memorial Day weekend through the end of October.

2009
    May 03, 2009....."Members Only" Open House

    May 23, 2009.....Museum opens for the season

    July 4, 2009.....Receive $1.00 off regular admission price if you wear Red,White  &  Blue

    August 7, 8, 9, 2009.....40th Swigart Museum Meet - CLICK HERE - for the 2009 Registration Form

    October 31, 2009.....Museum closes for the season

2010
    May 31, 2010.....Museum opens for the season

    August 6, 7, 8, 2010.....41st Swigart Museum Meet

    October 31, 2010.....Museum closes for the season

    CLICK HERE for the William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum Membership form
    Junior Membership (Age 6-16): $15.00
    • Unlimited personal admission to the museum
    • One Free pass to the Museum for the season for family or friend
    • Invitation to "Members Only" events
    • The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" newsletter
    Regular Membership: $30.00
    • Unlimited personal admission to the museum
    • One Free pass to the Museum for the season for family or friend
    • Invitation to "Members Only" events
    • The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" newsletter
    Senior Couples Membership (60+): $50.00
    • Unlimited personal admission to the museum
    • 10% off Gift Shop items for the entire season
    • Invitation to "Members Only" events
    • The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" newsletter
    Family Membership: $100.00
    • Unlimited personal admission to the museum
    • Membership includes up to 2 adults and 2 children (under 18)
    • 10% off Gift Shop items for the entire season
    • Invitation to "Members Only" events
    • The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" newsletter
    Museum Supporter Membership: $500.00
    • Unlimited personal admission to the museum
    • Six one-time Museum Guest admission passes
    • The name of your choosing on the Museum Plaque
    • 15% off Gift Shop items for the entire season
    • One Gift Certificate to our gift shop for Family Membership ($100 value)
    • Invitation to "Members Only" events
    • The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" newsletter
    Museum Patron Membership: $1000.00
    • Unlimited personal admission to the museum
    • Ten one-time Museum Guest admission passes
    • The name of your choosing on the Museum Plaque
    • 20% off Gift Shop items for the entire season
    • Two Gift Certificates to our gift shop for Family Membership ($200 value)
    • One Private Group tour of the Museum for up to ten persons (must be prearranged with Museum Staff)
    • Extended use of the Museum grounds for one Private Event per season; Patron may use the Museum building and/or grounds for conducting a private event subject to certain restrictions; Museum will provide one staff member to assist
    • Invitation to "Members Only" events
    • The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" newsletter


    Even if you do not wish to become a member you can still support the efforts of the "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" by making a tax-free donation.
    The "William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum" is a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum dedicated to preserving the history of the American automobile.

    All memberships are for one calendar year with benefits beginning in January. All members receive admission to the museum during the open season from Memorial Day through October 31.


RM AUCTIONS
VINTAGE CARS OF HERSHEY
2007


    The “Swigart Museum” was originally created in 1957 by William E. Swigart, Jr. with the intent to develop and grow a collection of vintage, antique cars and memorabilia which his father and he had collected over many years, and to share same with the general public on a long-term basis.

    In January 1999, William E. Swigart, Jr., while he was still alive, formed the William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum, a qualified public, 501(c)(3) charitable organization. His estate plan provided for the conveyance of all of the Swigart Museum assets to this new entity to be available for the current and future public enjoyment.

    Unfortunately, the collection became the subject of extensive litigation between William and the beneficiaries of the Estate of Helen F. Swigart, his wife who previously died in 1991. As a result of such litigation, a division of Museum assets was ordered by the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas, with 50% of the assets retained by the Estate of William E. Swigart, Jr. and 50% distributed to the Estate of Helen F. Swigart.

    Those vehicles acquired by the Estate of Helen F. Swigart were sold through the RM Auctions Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey auction in October 2007.

    We have been advised by many individuals who either attended the auction or saw advertisements, or press releases thereon, that they were under the impression that the sale proceeds benefited the current William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum.

    The William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum received none of the proceeds from such sale. Rather, all sale proceeds were retained by the Estate of Helen F. Swigart, and the Museum is not a beneficiary of such Estate.

    We regret the loss of 60 vehicles as a result of such sale. However, the Museum is extremely delighted to have retained 100% of the memorabilia and 101 cars for the public’s continuing enjoyment.

    In addition, there are several significant vehicles which were acquired by William subsequent to Helen’s death which were not the subject of litigation and which are now included in the Museum’s collection.


Automobile Museums:
    National Association of Automobile Museums

Local Attractions and Visitor Information:
    Huntingdon County Visitor's Bureau for local lodging and dining options or to request a county visitor's guide

    Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce for additional information on local businesses and local activities

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    Rockhill Trolley Museum

    East Broad Top Railroad

    Friends of the East Broad Top Railroad

    Lincoln Caverns

William E. Swigart, Jr. Automobile Museum

Physical Museum Address:
12031 William Penn Highway
Huntingdon, PA 16652

Museum Mailing Address:
514 Penn Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652

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