Mack Trucks Historical Museum

Overview

The Mack Trucks Historical Museum in Lehigh Valley, Pa. is the repository of historical documents and artifacts from Mack's long and storied history as the leading American truck manufacturer and world-renowned brand name.

Among the antique vehicles in the museum's collection is one of the original sightseeing buses built by Jack and Augustus Mack in the first decade of the 20th century. The gas-operated, open-air bus carried up to 26 tourists at a time around the streets and sights of Chicago in the summer and New Orleans in the winter for 25 years and more than a million miles of service before returning to Mack as the anchor of its antique truck collection.

For many visitors, the museum's real treasures aren't made of steel at all, but of paper and celluloid. There are more than 80,000 photos in the collection, many dating back to 1905. Mack has records for nearly every chassis it manufactured since 1905, all of which are filed here.

Popular Topics Visitors Like to Research

• What year did the Mack AC model debut?
• When was the first Mack diesel engine produced?
• What were the features on the Freedom Series trucks in 1987?
• When did Mack adopt a bulldog as its mascot?
• What model Mack fire truck did my town have in 1936?
• When did the All-American Sales Promotion begin?

In addition to being the authority on all things Mack, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum also restores and preserves vintage Mack trucks and memorabilia for all to enjoy. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as Mack Trucktoberfest.

Hours of Operation

Scheduled guided tours are available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Tour times are:
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.

Tours are guided by a Museum Ambassador and are approximately 60–90 minutes long. Reservations are recommended, and available dates and times are shown on the museum's reservation calendar. Each tour is limited to 10 people or fewer.

Beginning October 3, 2026, the museum will also be open on Saturdays and Sundays for self-guided museum tours. The Mack Experience Center's new product showroom will also be open on Saturdays and Sundays for visitors to view new Mack products. These weekend hours are scheduled to continue throughout the year.

Self-guided tours are available only on open-house days.

Tour schedules may change due to special events or inclement weather. Visitors should check the museum's reservation calendar for the latest available dates and times. A suggested $5 donation is requested for each visitor over the age of 12. Donations help support efforts to preserve the history of Mack Trucks and its impact on the world.

The museum is wheelchair accessible, and photography is permitted for personal, non-commercial use.

Visit their website for further details on safety practices.