Four States Auto Museum facts for kids
Interior of the Four States Auto Museum
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| Established | 2004 |
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| Location | Texarkana, Arkansas |
| Type | Automobile museum |
The Four States Auto Museum is a cool place in Texarkana, Arkansas, where you can see lots of old cars! It used to be called the Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum. This museum opened its doors in 2004. It's a special kind of non-profit group in Arkansas. The building where the museum is now used to be a place where people built wagons and car parts a long time ago.
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What You'll Find at the Museum
The main goal of the Four States Auto Museum is to save and show off old cars. They also collect old papers and documents about cars. Their collection covers 100 years of car history!
Amazing Car Collection
The museum has more than 20 old cars in its collection. They don't show all of them at once. Instead, they change the cars on display every three to six months. This means there's always something new to see!
Usually, about 15 cars are on display at any time. You might also see a few motorcycles. Plus, there are lots of other cool car-related items, like old gas pumps or car signs.
Some of the special cars you might see include:
- A horse-drawn hearse from the time of the American Civil War.
- Famous old cars like the Ford Model T and Model A.
- A small, unique car called a Nash Metropolitan.
- A fast Studebaker dragster built for racing.
- A newer, super cool 2015 Chevrolet Corvette.
The museum also has a library filled with books, newsletters, and magazines about cars. It's a great place to learn more about your favorite vehicles!
Fun Events and Activities
The Four States Auto Museum isn't just for looking at cars. They also host exciting events!
Annual Car Shows
Every year, the museum puts on a big car show. This event happens during Texarkana's RailFest. They also have a Fall Fun Car Show & Swap Meet. These shows are a fun way for the museum to raise money.
Learning and Parties
The museum also hosts different educational events. They welcome school groups for tours. You can even have parties or weddings there! It's a unique spot for special occasions.
Gallery
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1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
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1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk 57G-C3
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1960 Nash Metropolitan
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