The museum is open this Saturday!
Join us Saturday, August 24th for Summer of Steam!
Stop by the museum to learn more about steam power in the early 1900s. Your museum admission includes steam engine demonstrations, train museum admission, a train ride, personal stories audio tour, and so much more. Plus, you'll get insider knowledge about steam--the once-preferred method of automobile, boat, and train propulsion with live steam demonstrations throughout the day!
What happened to steam automobiles? How long does it take to start a steam car? Did steam cars catch fire very often? Did they explode? What kind of fuel was used? What kind of mileage did steam cars get? All of your steam car questions will be answered, and you will become a celebrated expert on steam technology among your cronies.
Don't miss Summer of Steam, Saturday, August 24th, only at The Collection on Palmetto!
We are delighted to offer a new and improved audio tour, accessible with your smart phone!
The tour provides interesting information and details about the automobiles of The Collection on Palmetto, and it is narrated in the voices of friends, family members, and board members. Musical selections, voice narrations, and historical tidbits enhance your museum experience, and the entire tour is available on your very own internet-enabled phone.
From the very beginning of automobile transportation to the culmination of automobile technologies, peruse the entire collection at your own pace with your cell phone.
As always, we offer docent-led tours and engine demonstrations daily. We hope that you will stop by The Collection on Palmetto today to learn more about what we consider the most fascinating era in automobile history, the Brass Era.
Teachers, the Collection on Palmetto is your fun and educational field trip destination! Standards-aligned field trips for all ages and grades. Email laura@collectiononpalmetto.com to schedule your field trip or find out more about what we have to offer.
Experts, advocates and enthusiasts, tell your story here. Listeners, bring your love of learning. After all, "no story lives unless someone wants to listen." - J.K. Rowling
Live steam demonstrations all day during Summer of Steam! Join us this summer for a fascinating look at steam technology in automobiles and farm and factory power.
Reserve your pass from your local library and stop on by the Collection on Palmetto.
Planning a car tour for your local or national club? This can't-miss collection of brass cars should be the first stop on your itinerary.