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Four States Auto Museum
Interior of the Four States Auto Museum
Interior of the Four States Auto Museum
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Established 2004; 21 years ago (2004)
Location Texarkana, Arkansas
Type Automobile museum

The Four States Auto Museum is a super cool place in Texarkana, Arkansas, where you can explore the history of cars! It used to be known as the Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum. This museum first opened its doors in 2004. It's built on a special spot where wagons and car bodies were made a long time ago.

About the Museum

The Four States Auto Museum is a special non-profit group. This means it's run for a good cause, not to make money. Its main goal is to save, collect, and show off old cars. They also keep important papers and stories about these vehicles. The museum's collection covers over 100 years of car history.

What You'll See

Inside the museum, you'll find more than 20 different cars. These cars are shown on a rotating basis, meaning they change every few months. At any time, you can usually see about 15 cars on display. There are also a few motorcycles and lots of "automobilia." Automobilia are cool items related to cars, like old gas pumps or car signs.

Some of the amazing vehicles you might see include:

The museum also has a collection of books, newsletters, and magazines about cars. It's a great place to learn all about how cars have changed over time.

Fun Events and Activities

The Four States Auto Museum hosts several exciting events each year. They have an annual car show that happens with Texarkana's RailFest. This is a big event where many different cars are displayed.

They also host the annual Fall Fun Car Show & Swap Meet. These events help raise money for the museum. The museum also welcomes school tours and hosts educational events. Sometimes, people even have parties or weddings there!

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