Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum near Indiana Rail Experience

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The place

About Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum occupies the former Auburn Automobile Company headquarters and original showroom.

More than 120 automobiles and related artifacts appear across three floors, with an emphasis on Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg design plus Indiana, racing and engineering history.

The nonprofit museum opened in 1974, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and the building became a National Historic Landmark in 2005.

The selected 2025 photographs are exact venue context but do not guarantee current displays, entrance flow, parking or accessible routes.

What stands out

Walk the original showroom

See the restored Art Deco sales floor and company offices.

Compare more than 120 vehicles

Explore Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg and related transportation exhibits across three levels.

Study design and engineering

Use galleries covering styling, mechanics, racing and Indiana manufacturing.

Pair with the Hoosier Tour

Connect the automotive collection to Indiana Rail Experience's September steam event.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in an Indiana Rail Experience trip

Ranked second by driving distance but especially relevant to the September Hoosier Tour and broader transportation history; public-road routing from Pleasant Lake Station measured 26,845 meters, about 16.7 miles or 27 minutes.

Before you go

Plan your visit

HoursOpen daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
AdmissionAdult $15; child under 18 $10; under 6 free; family rate $42. Group and two-museum campus rates have separate terms.
Museums for AllSNAP EBT cardholders receive free museum admission for up to four people.
ParkingThree free lots; the north main lot has more than 100 spaces, designated accessible spaces and tour-bus drop-off.
AccessThe museum says it is ADA compliant, has an elevator serving all three floors, first-come manual wheelchairs, seating and public restrooms.
AnimalsADA-defined service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted.
PhotographyPersonal photo and video are encouraged, but tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not allowed.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

When is the museum open?

Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How much is admission?

Current regular prices are $15 adult, $10 under 18 and free under 6; the family rate is $42.

Is parking free?

Yes. The official visit page lists three free lots and more than 100 spaces in the main north lot.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

The museum says it is ADA compliant, has an elevator to all three floors and offers first-come manual wheelchairs.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, ADA-defined service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted.

How many cars are displayed?

The museum says it averages more than 120 automobiles and related artifacts across three floors.

Can I take photographs?

Yes, personal still and video photography are encouraged, but tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

Do the photos prove current exhibits?

No. The selected images were captured in 2025; vehicle placement, entrances and routes may change.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-17. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.