Welcome
The Collection on Palmetto
Museum of antique automobiles and
farm and field power.
Beauty, industry, and innovation realized.
Live Steam action at Summer of Steam
About The Collection on Palmetto
Our Collection
At the Collection on Palmetto, we trace the evolution of the automobile from its inception. With a focus on American cars from the Brass Era, our succinct, chronological display illustrates the development of technologies, designs, and methods of production at the turn of the century in our country.
Expertly curated by our founders, the collection represents the fine workmanship, ingenuity, and fierce competition that was present among iconic American automobile manufacturers, as well as their lesser-known counterparts.
The social history of the automobile is revealed through large-scale print advertising reproductions, carefully selected artifacts, fashion, and literary material. An updated audio tour provides additional information about each and every automobile, with period-correct music selections and personal narratives told in the voices of our museum's founders, their friends and family, and board members.
The Collection on Palmetto is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Passing of the Horse, by Stanley Wanlass
On Exhibit: Passing of the Horse, 1983
by Stanley Wanlass (1941-)
An internationally known sculptor, designer, and painter, Stanley Wanlass' bronze monuments and memorials can be seen throughout the United States, including "End of the Trail," which honors the Lewis and Clark Expedition. His automotive bronzes are exhibited in prestigious museums and collections around the world.
Passing of the Horse, which celebrates the evolution of transportation, is part of an edition of thirty bronzes.
Wanlass' details evoke the thrill of motoring on the very cusp of change: An automobile races past a horse and rider. Motorists cling to their hats as the goggled driver leans in with determination. A dog tries to keep pace with the car to no avail, for the car moves quickly toward its destination. A boy and his friend look out over the horse and rider, who by now are becoming a distant memory. Picnic baskets on the sideboard appears to be fortified with celebratory food and drink.
DISCOVER THE AUTOMOBILES OF THE COLLECTION ON PALMETTO
1886 Benz Motorwagen, first modern car
1901 Curved Dash Olds, first mass-produced automobile
1902 Locomobile, early steam car
1904 Cadillac, early one-cylinder automobile
1904 Pope-Waverley, early electric
1906 Winton Model K, exemplary Brass touring car
1906 White steam car, on-demand steam
1907 Northern, horizontally-opposed engine
1908 Locomobile Model E, four speed transmission with chain drive
1908 Schacht high wheeler, Cincinnati, Ohio
1910 Stanley Model 70 steam car, "Little Green"
1910 Stanley Model 85, seven-passenger touring car
1911 White GE-75, quality touring car with newly developed shaft drive to rear end
1913 Stanley Model 64, fan favorite
1912 Model 73, freshly restored Stanley
1913 Cole Roadster, six-cylinder engine with dual ignition and electric lighting
1913 Pierce Arrow, high-end touring car
1914 Ford Model T, assembly line car with extremely high production numbers
1914 FIAT Tipo 55, historically important FIAT made in Poughkeepsie, NY.
1915 Peerless, one of the "Three Ps of American Motordom"
1915 Stanley Mountain Wagon, twelve-passenger steasm vehicle
1917 Dodge, steel body touring car and photo op car
1925 Stanley SV, condensing steam car
1927 Pierce Arrow Model 36, "Cupid"
1952 Allard J2X, British race car
1954 Jaguar XK120, six-cylinder, twin overhead cam sport car
1969 Jaguar XKE, naturally aspirated
2014 Lamborghini Aventador, 218 mph supercar
Museum Happenings
Summer of Steam
Museum Field Trips
Museum Field Trips
On select Saturdays this summer, The Collection on Palmetto will again offer interactive live steam demonstrations and special information sessions related to steam power at the turn of the century.
During Summer of Steam, you can watch us steam up the 1910 Stanley Model 70 or ride the miniature train around the museum past Turtle Lake and through the forest (watch out for the Yeti). All of this fun is included with your museum admission.
Summer of Steam Saturdays: July 19th and August 16th
Museum Field Trips
Museum Field Trips
Museum Field Trips
Add a fun and interactive planned experience with a museum field trip that actively engages students and supports student academic success!
At The Collection on Palmetto, students trace the evolution of the automobile and discover how innovation propelled our country forward into an era of tremendous growth socially, economically and technologically.
Field trips are aligned with state standards in all grade levels. Developmentally appropriate, engaging field trips take place in a cool and comfortable environment. Picnic tables are available for lunch.
We are happy to provide you with information about our Orange Belt Railway, engine displays, murals and hands-on activities so that you can see how our museum experiences will compliment your social studies, STEM, art and humanities, or ELA curriculum!
THE COLLECTION ON PALMETTO
Our Collection
Observe the beauty and power of early twentieth century automotive design and engineering. From the fist modern car, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, to the 1952 Allard J2X, the British car with an American engine, we've got unique cars here. But vintage automobiles are just the beginning. Experience live steam and discover how our country steered bravely toward industry on the wheels of innovation.
Our Programs
Teachers, drive into a world of hands-on excitement with one of our education programs. Your students can build an electric circuit, race a solar-powered car, participate in an assembly line or ride on a 1/8th scale steam train. Programs meet Florida Standards in Science and Social Studies.
Our Mission
It is the mission of The Collection on Palmetto Foundation to increase understanding about the amazing progress made in engineering in factory and field power, along with automotive transportation, which occurred during the early 20th century.