Mission

The Museum’s mission is to educate present and future generations about the Packard Motor Car Company, its products, and philosophies. Since 1992, America’s Packard Museum has been at the forefront of automotive preservation and educating the public, especially children, about design, engineering, history, innovation, and technology. We continue to improve our facilities, expand collections and exhibits, and follow all professional best practices. The Museum focuses on community engagement at all levels, as it serves both the local community and visitors to the Dayton area. All guests are welcome, and the team provides outreach to the school system, youth groups, and underserved populations. The vehicles, artifacts, and archives tell the Packard story, but staff and volunteers also use them to teach about contemporary issues. The Museum is an example of living history to teach about today’s challenges and opportunities.