WE HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO IMPROVE OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY

The Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust has pledged another $100,000 Challenge Grant to The Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain.  The Museum will have until 12-31-08 to raise the $100,000 match.

Over the next few months, the Board of Directors will be making an appeal to friends of the museum.  They are in the second year a five-year plan that with the help of the Rockefeller Trust and friends of the museum, would keep the Museum on a sound financial basis in the future.

Founded by the late Winthrop Rockefeller, The Museum of Automobiles was opened in 1964 with his collection of antique and classic cars.  Following his death in 1973, the museum building and grounds were given to Arkansas State Parks.  A 501(c)(3) non profit organization was formed to reopen the museum the following year.

Continuing the museum's operation is to continue the legacy of the late Winthrop Rockefeller.  Several of Mr. Rockefeller's personal cars are on exhibit.  The Museum of Automobiles plays an important role in the preservation, promotion and the activities of the antique vehicle hobby in Arkansas and surrounding states.  The national headquarters of the Mid-America Old Time Automobile Association is located in the Museum.  It co-hosts with MOTAA in June the annual Petit Jean Antique Car Show and Swap Meet.  The Museum also hosts a Fall Swap Meet and Military Vehicle Show.  The Museum is a major tourist attraction and compliments the Petit Jean State Park and the nearby Winthrop Rockefeller Center.  The Museum is open year round, closing only on Christmas Day.  Hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

If you would like to contribute to this drive, please send your tax deductible donation to:

[ Home ] [ Gift Shop ] [ Cars For Sale ] [ Membership ] [ History ] [ Board Members ] [ Director ] [ Challenge Grant ] [ Cars on Exhibit ] [ Trust Fund ] [ Fall Swap Meet ] [ Calendar of Events ] [ Hours & Rates ] [ Links ]

This site created and maintained by The Museum of Automobiles, Inc. September 2000.  For Questions or Comments  Please contact the Webmaster.