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Pennsylvania’s Transportation History Comes Alive at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles

 

Boyertown Museum of Historic VehiclesDiscover Pennsylvania’s Transportation History at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles! See vehicles of all types: gasoline, electric, and horse-drawn, including carriages, wagons, and sleighs. You will see ‘high wheelers” and “safety bicycles,” vehicle builder’s tools, and local historic roadside architecture.

 

The museum is housed in the former home of the Boyertown Auto Body Works, which had continuous operations on this site from 1872 – 1990, and retains the factory setting, making it a unique and interesting setting for the vehicles.

 

The Museum gift shop features unique items for all the family. A large selection of museum items and vehicle-related books are available.

Mission Statement

The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles educates visitors by highlighting the evolution of transportation and roadside culture by preserving and displaying innovative, PA-built, significantly interesting, and alternative propulsion vehicles.

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The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles was established in 1965 by Paul and Erminie Hafer.  Paul Hafer had a 57-year career of designing and building truck bodies at the Boyertown Auto Body Works, which was co-founded by his father B. Frank Hafer.  He served for 21 years as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. 

Erminie Hafer’s book, A Century of Vehicle Craftsmanship, is a thorough history on the transportation industry in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Boyertown Auto Museum |Vehicle Craftsmanship Book|Boyertown PA

Board of Directors

  • Robert H. Dare, Board President
  • Mark Serfass, Board Vice President & Collections Committee Chairman
  • John McCarthy, Treasurer, Finance Committee Chairman
  • Dennis Emrick, Secretary
  • Wil Hallman, Facilities Committee Chairman
  • Frank Kaplan, Marketing & Development Committee Chairman
  • Jim Swope, Education, Exhibits, and Events Committee Chairman
  • Sam Fiorani, Board Member
  • Robert J. Hobaugh, Jr., Board Member
  • Bernard Hofmann, Board Member
  • Stewart Howden, Board Member
  • Jerry Keefer, Board Member
  • David Murphy, Board Member
  • Matt Murray, Board Member
  • Dan Olsen, Board Member
  • Gary Rhoads, Board Member
  • Thomas "Tobey" Ross, Board Member
  • Gary T. Smullin, Board Member
  • Douglas J. Strange, Board Member
  • James Strecker, Board Member
  • Marie Wright, Board Member

FAQ's

  1. How long does it take to go through the Museum?
  • The average visitor spends about an hour in the Museum.
  1. Is the Museum handicap/wheelchair accessible?
  • Yes, and we have wheelchairs available for those who need them.
  1. Are there places to sit throughout the Museum?
  • Yes, there are benches located in our lobby, throughout the main gallery, and in our carriage shop area. We also have café tables located outside of the diner and visitors are welcome to sit in the booths and at the counter inside the diner.
  1. We heard about Fegely’s Reading Diner at the Museum. Do you serve or sell food?
  • No, the diner is part of our permanent exhibits. Preservation efforts prevent us from cooking inside the diner.
  1. Are there any exhibits that children can interact with and/or touch?
  • No, there are currently no special exhibits that children can interact with or touch.
  1. Are visitors allowed to touch the cars?
  • No, to best preserve our collection we ask that visitors DO NOT touch any cars or artifacts.
  1. Where are the bathrooms located?
  • We have restrooms in our lobby and one family restroom in the main gallery.
  1. Does the Museum have a gift shop?
  • Yes, our gift shop is in the lobby.
  1. Are dogs or animals allowed into the Museum?
  • For the safety and well-being of both our artifacts and visitors, pets are not permitted in the Museum. Emotional Support Animals and Therapy Dogs are not permitted access to the Museum gallery. Service dogs are permitted in the Museum gallery.
  1. How can I donate an artifact to the Museum?
  • Most donations go through the Collections Committee. If you are interested in donating a vehicle or any item for display, please email kendra@boyertownmuseum.org for more information.
  1. Does the Museum offer group tours?
    • Yes, for more information click here and scroll to the Group Tours section, call 610-367-2090, or contact Felicia Schrader at felicia@boyertownmuseum.org
  2. Does the Museum rent the gallery for private events?
    • Yes, for more information click here or contact Michaela Zaborowski at michaela@boyertownmuseum.org