Auburn automotive heritage, inc. , dba the auburn cord duesenberg automobile museum, an educational nonprofit 501(c)(3), is an art deco treasure, faithfully presenting its original 1930's grandeur - a place where landmark automotive innovation was once a daily occurrence. It is the only auto museum anywhere occupying an auto manufacturer's international headquarters building. It includes the actual factory showroom, design studios and administrative offices of an american thoroughbred auto maker. In the museum building, the designers, innovators and engineers worked. It is nationally significant as one of the few remaining examples of an independent specialty automobile company that made hand-assembled rather than mass-produced automobiles. Since their inception, automobiles designed and built here are highly prized around the world. The museum not only honors three extraordinary motorcars from america's automotive golden age - the auburn, cord and duesenberg - but also dozens of other

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Admissions provided over 43,000 visitors an educational experience viewing the collection, exhibits and programs in the national historic landmark building 362 days of the year. The museum is accredited by the american alliance of museums. the members and the public are invited to special events offered by the museum and it is available for groups to hold banquets and meetings and touring the museum. the museum store provides mission related products for visitors to purchase. They include books, models, clothing, literature and other items, all relating to automobiles or the museum. the museum operates a gift shop selling era and museum related items to enhance the educational goals. Small fundraisers are held to educate the community and to embrace the theme of the museum.