3 Best Landmarks in Allentown, PA

“Mack Trucks Historical Museum celebrates Mack's history by preserving truck build records, service and engineering drawings, parts information, memorabilia, photos, and a collection of vintage Mack truck models. The museum provides information about trucks that are 25 years old or older. In addition to being the authority on all things Mack, the museum also restores and maintains vintage Mack Trucks and memorabilia for all to enjoy. The Mack Customer Center has been transformed into the Mack Experience Center, Mack Defense is producing remarkable Granite 8x8 dump trucks, and a reduced number of staff members have returned to the museum. The museum's staff members focus on museum operations, archival work, and answering information requests. Mack Trucks Historical Museum also has a small group of volunteers who have been organizing and consolidating materials throughout their museum space.”

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“Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum is a 30,000-square-foot headquarters museum that includes 6 galleries with over 13,000 square feet of exhibits. The Museum is a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility that houses one of the best historical research libraries in the state of Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum offers a variety of educational programs for school groups. Through the exhibits and programs, students will learn about Native American culture, Pennsylvania Dutch settlers, the Industrial Revolution, the Korean War, the democratic process, and other subjects. Students can explore the history of the Lehigh Valley through hands-on activities that involve role-play, crafts, simulated archaeological digs, analyzing primary sources, and more.”

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“America On Wheels Museum is dedicated to wheeled transportation, from automobiles to scooters in America. The museum is a 43,000-square-foot venue that provides more than 23,000 square feet of exhibit space, divided into three primary galleries and various smaller displays. The museum's staff focuses on managing museum operations and addressing information inquiries. America On Wheels Museum's extensive collection showcases a diverse array of over 75 bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, and trucks. America On Wheels exhibits narrate the captivating tale of individuals and products in transit, spanning from the era of carriages to the innovations of future vehicles. America On Wheels Museum offers free admission for children ages 4 and under.”

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