Events
“If These Cars Could Talk”: The 1935 Chrysler C2 Imperial Airflow Sedan
March 2, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
This presentation focuses on the 1935 Airflow and its radical new streamlined design.
“Sunday Spotlight”: Creating a Masterpiece – From Concept to Physical Form
March 10, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Ever wonder how a car in the 1930s went from a drawing to the actual car? Now is your chance to learn more!
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1908 Auburn
April 6, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
From the wreckage of a tornado to being restored to pristine condition, come learn about a rare early 1908 Auburn.
Spring Fest: Craft Beers & Wine Tasting
April 13, 2019 at 3-7PM
Cost: General Admission tickets cost $30. Early VIP admission at 4 p.m. for private tastings is priced at $50, or $30 for museum members. $10 Designated Driver.
Come kick off spring at the Spring Fest: Craft Beers & Wine Tasting! Sample tastings of unique wines and local craft beers.
“Sunday Spotlight”: Selling the Sizzle: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Advertisements
April 14, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
This presentation shows off the advertisements from the Auburn Automobile Company to sell their motor vehicles.
Cars & Coffee at the Plaza
April 20, 2019 at 9-11AM
Cost: Free
Join local car owners and enthusiasts for this family-friendly event. Free coffee and donuts to car enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of the month- April to September
“If These Cars Could Talk”: ca. 1894 Black
May 4, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Hear the story of one of the earliest automobiles in America!
“Sunday Spotlight”: Export: Auburn’s Global Impact
May 12, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
This presentation looks at how the export department went from a small part of the company to a major force in sales, thanks in large part to Robert S. Wiley.
Cars & Coffee at the Plaza
May 18, 2019 at 9-11AM
Cost: Free
Join local car owners and enthusiasts for this family-friendly event. Free coffee and donuts to car enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of the month- April to September
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1928 Cadillac 341A
June 1, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about the 1928 Cadillac 341A and see its mighty V-8 engine!
“Sunday Spotlight”: The Cord Corporation
June 9, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
This presentation takes a look at several of the larger companies owned by the corporation, as well as the corporation’s history from 1929 to its demise in 1937.
Cars & Coffee at the Plaza
June 15, 2019 at 9-11AM
Cost: Free
Join local car owners and enthusiasts for this family-friendly event. Free coffee and donuts to car enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of the month- April to September
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1930 Cord L-29 Speedster
July 6, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about this replica speedster based off the original show car that went to the Paris Auto Show and never returned.
“Sunday Spotlight”: Duesenberg Record Setters
July 14, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
2019 is the 90th anniversary of the Duesenberg Model J!
Cars & Coffee at the Plaza
July 20, 2019 at 9-11AM
Cost: Free
Join local car owners and enthusiasts for this family-friendly event. Free coffee and donuts to car enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of the month- April to September
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1909 McIntyre Truck
August 3, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about this Auburn-built McIntyre automobile with a storied history!
“Sunday Spotlight”: The Development of the Model J Duesenberg
August 11, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
2019 is the 90th anniversary of the Duesenberg Model J! The Duesenberg Model J was the result of E. L. Cord’s challenge to Duesenberg, Inc. to build the most powerful and extravagant passenger car in the world.
Cars & Coffee at the Plaza
August 17, 2019 at 9-11AM
Cost: Free
Join local car owners and enthusiasts for this family-friendly event. Free coffee and donuts to car enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of the month- April to September
45th Anniversary Celebration of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
August 29, 2019 at 6-10PM
Cost: Tickets $150 per person, $300 per couple. Sponsorship tables available.
Be a part of the celebration of one of the most unique museums in the world!
Gatsby Gala Ball
August 31, 2019 at 7-11PM
Cost: $50 Per Person, $200 per table
Grab your dancing shoes and your flapper dress to dance the night away! Live Big Band Music, cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres.
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1931 Duesenberg Sedan
September 7, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Come and learn more about this elegantly designed Duesenberg!
“Sunday Spotlight”: Duesenberg: A Legend in Racing and Luxury
September 8, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
This presentation takes a biographical look at the two brothers and their love of automobiles, the sport of racing, and the pursuit to push the limits of automobile design and capabilities.
Cars & Coffee at the Plaza
September 21, 2019 at 9-11AM
Cost: Free
Join local car owners and enthusiasts for this family-friendly event. Free coffee and donuts to car enthusiasts. Every third Saturday of the month- April to September
“Sunday Spotlight”: Behind The Scenes: Building Classic Automobiles
October 13, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
This presentation looks at how the Auburn Automobile Company built their classic cars.
Trunk or Treat
October 27, 2019 at 1-3PM
Cost: Free
Calling all cowboys, witches, princesses and superheroes to a “trunk or treat” event at the museum! This is a popular museum event designed to give parents a safe and fun place to take their children trick or treating with candy, games, and people dressed up for Halloween!
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1922 Haynes
November 2, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Come and learn about an automobile with a legendary history!
“Sunday Spotlight”: Behind the Scenes Tour of the Museum – Archives, Artifact Storage, Freight Elevator, Collection Conservation Center
November 10, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
Have you ever been in the museum archives, conservation center, or artifact storage room? Have you ever seen the freight elevator? This is the perfect opportunity to do so!
“If These Cars Could Talk”: 1941 Graham
December 7, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
The Graham, having purchased the Cord 810/812 tooling and dies from the Auburn Automobile Company, produced the Hollywood in 1941
“Sunday Spotlight”: Never Before Seen Artifacts
December 8, 2019 at 2PM
Cost: Presentation is included with regular admission. We hope to see you there!
The museum houses many artifacts which help to tell the story of the Auburn Automobile Company, Cord Corporation, and the people who worked for the company.
