MUSEUM SIGN The
museum entrance is easy to find. Just look for the flywheel sign! It’s
located on
GATEHOUSE The Gatehouse stands at the entrance to the museum and is a shelter for our gate admissions volunteers. This building is now in its third career. It was originally located in the museum exhibit area. Constructed from packing crates in 1990, it was first our gift shop. It then served for a number of years as our ice cream shop before being repurposed and moved to the museum entrance.
PETE SHAFFER FIELD A large portion of our property forms the exhibitor field. It is named in memory of Pete Shaffer, a museum volunteer who dedicated himself to maintaining the museum's property and helping us in many other ways. This large, flat field provides a sizeable green space during most of the museum’s season of operation. The surrounding hills and forests make it a peaceful and picturesque location.
SHOW DAYS During our June and October shows, Pete Shaffer Field becomes a place busy with exhibitors and their engines, vendors, flea markets, campers, and visitors.
GOTSCHALL PAVILION Our June and
October shows feature food service provided by several local vendors.
The Gotschall Pavilion next to the
BOB HIMES ICE CREAM SHOPPE This new building is our greatly expanded and improved ice cream shop that replaces the building now used as our Gatehouse. We use it to serve a very unique frozen dessert during our June and October shows.
ICE CREAM CPM STYLE Where else can you get ice cream churned by antique engines?
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS A warm, sunny, autumn day, a comfortable bench to relax on, and a cup of ice cream right from the freezer.
MUSEUM BENCHES As you travel around the museum grounds you'll notice many benches provided by generous donors.
LEE PEDERSEN PAVILION The Pedersen Pavilion is a great place for picnics or other gatherings even when the weather isn't as perfect as on this day.
RESTROOM AND SHOWER FACILITY Our restroom and shower facility was funded largely by proceeds from the museum gift shop. Tour the construction of this building.