Museum of Bus Transportation

The GM 4104, developed simultaneously with the Scenicruiser in the 1950’s was a huge leap forward in aesthetics, technology and amenities... big windows, silver siding, air suspension, lavatory, power steering and good AC. The first time I visited the museum, Bob Smith pointed MOBT’s ‘04 and mentioned that it had been operated for part of it’s life by Smith’s Bus Service in Manchester MD. I knew the bus my summer job in college was driving old Brills to Colorado for a non-p...rofit so buses were on my radar. The Museum’s 4104 was the same coach I traveled on as a student athlete at Western Maryland College in the mid-60’s distinctive because it was the only bus in Smith’s fleet that did not have a lavatory. 50+ years later I got to drive that bus at the Museum for the video on the website. BIG treat. If you have stories like this about this length we’d love to hear (and publish) them. [email protected]

First many thanks to Mark Watson for his years of effort administering this page, it’s a tribute to his effort that it took this long to find a way to get it up and running again... Dan Shoup and his family’s Cardinal Bus Line of Middlebury, IN is donating this pristine 1935 Yellow Coach to the AACA Museums historic bus fleet in Hershey PA. The Shoup family has been in the bus business since 1923, and has been a great force in line and charter service for years in the Midwe...st. The Yellow runs, and the museum is hoping to have it on campus in the near future... and the museum is very grateful to the Shoups. The Yellow will be the 3rd coach donated to the AACA Museum’s historic bus fleet this year joining the Ira Steinberg 1964 MC5 and John Bailey’s 1998 MCI 102D3. All 3 are runners. With these 3 buses, the AACA Museum’s historic bus fleet has grown to 44 vehicles.

Some great pictures here

We can't wait to reopen our doors. Join us this weekend as the AACA Museum, Inc. reopens with two new exhibits: "Highlights of Our Collection" and "A Salute to First Responders and Frontline Workers." Of course, the health and safety of our guests is our top priority. Pennsylvania and CDC COVID-19 guidelines and protocols are in place and will be strictly

The AACA Museum is nominated for the 2020 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards As we await reopening, that's excellent news, and you can help us make it even better by voting for our Museum home. An expert panel selected The AACA Museum, Inc. as a contender for Best Attraction for Car Lovers. Please vote once a day for the run of the contest. The contest ends July 6th. https://www.10best.com//best-attraction-for-car-lovers-2020.

A convoy of motor coaches - Rolling 4 Awareness 2020. Hoping for better days ahead. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jnTVht4nyOQ

Sharing information on this event happening on May 13th in Washington, DC to support the industry. Here’s the link with details for anyone who is interested in participating: https://www.busesmoveamerica.com//motorcoaches-rolling-f/ If any of our members here attend, please share photos with us via direct message. ... Stay safe and use social distancing if you’re planning to attend.

Happy Odometer Day!

Baby transport, New Zealand, c 1950s. Bus.

Cultura gipsy - awesome bus!

Enjoy this episode of Classic Restos, Fletch is a good friend of the AACA Museum who lives in Australia. In this episode of his show it is a visit to a bus Museum in California. He has lots of car episodes if you’re looking for something fun to watch during quarantine. Enjoy!

Some of our members may be interested in this information. We hope everyone is staying healthy and we look forward to being able to reopen soon. https://www.busandmotorcoachnews.com/national-motorcoach-r/