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Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum

205 N. Mill Street, Pontiac, IL 61764
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Pontiac
Type: Speciality Museums
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Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

Not very big but good for a half a hour or so. It had some nice things like old records and such from many years ago.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

The exhibits were nicely done and varied and the cars beautifully displayed. We were able to recall many stories from our parents day when we checked out the classic designs. I especially like the Library area. My husband was in heaven!

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

If you like shiny cars this is for you. Small but sweet but worth a visit. A lot crammed in, and nice to dream.

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Pacific Grove, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

I thought this free museum was about Pontiac, the city in which it is located. Not so. This museum is about the auto. It contains some really old Pontiacs and its predecessor the Oakland (never heard of an Oakland until this museum). The owners are very friendly and helpful in explaining the cars. It even has an old Oakland horse... More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

The smell of big engines and an auto workshop greet visitors, along with the gleaming classics inside. Must see in the town.

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sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012 via mobile

What a great display. Thank you to all the people that have set it up. A very enjoyable stroll down memory lane. Combine with the Museum and the mural gallery and enjoy the stroll.

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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

vvery nice exhibit of Pontiac cars and history. Loved chatting with the owner of the museum. Very well cared for attraction. Definitely would reccomend as a stop in Pontiac.

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chicago, il
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

We went here on July 19, 2012 as part of a tour from the Pontiac convention going on in St. Charles, IL. This small museum has 10-15 cars, displayed very nicely. There's a counter and several racks with items for sale such as t-shirts magazines, postcards and pontiac-related novelty items. Memorabilia is sprinkled around in secured display cases. My husband... More

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Peoria, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

Beautiful cars, many in displays with historic items that evoke memories of days gone by.

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Carefree, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

This small, but nicely done car museum is a must if you are in central Illinois. The restored cars and the reference library can take you back in time quickly. Friendly staff, too!

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