America On Wheels offers a glimpse of the past, present and future of the nation's over-the-road transportation system and preserve its history by looking back in time, collecting valuable artifacts and vehicles and illustrating the tremendous impact transportation has had on people's daily lives.

How big is the building?
The building is a 43,000 sq.-ft. facility: 43,000 sq. ft. of new construction added to the existing 5,600 -sq.-ft. historic structure.

What is inside?
The elaborate galleries of America On Wheels features the vehicles that put our nation, literally, on the road to international leadership in automotive transportation. The museum provides three large exhibit galleries. The center concourse features exhibit areas as well. In all, the museum has more than 23,000 sq.-ft. of exhibit space.

The concourse and the South Gallery tells the story of the development of over-the-road transportation and the American trucking industry. The North Gallery features a long-term education exhibit on alternative fuels and the second floor West Gallery showcases changing vehicle exhibits. The museum has a lobby area, an orientation theater a large gift shop and a catering prep area. The second floor houses the museum classroom and library, curatorial prep area as well as a special event room that is available for hosting symposiums, business meetings receptions and private parties.

What is the purpose of the Museum's Capital Campaign?
The campaign provides the necessary resources to supplement funding for the operations of the America On Wheels museum and future exhibits.

How much does the museum hope to raise from this campaign?
Our goal is to raise $2 million over a three year period (ending Dec. 2010).

How much did building America On Wheels cost?
The cost was approximately $17 million.

How much is already committed?
Approximately, $13.5 million has been raised in support of the project to date: $7 million from the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program, $5 million from the Transportation Enhancement Act of the 21st Century and $500,000 from various foundations, local government, corporations and individuals.

Who is being asked to contribute to the campaign and AOW's Annual Campaign?
The board of directors and staff of America On Wheels, car and truck collectors, auto enthusiasts, foundations, corporations, business people and individuals are being asked to support our campaign.

Does America On Wheels have an endowment?
The American Truck Foundation has pledged to contribute approximately $3 million towards a $10 million endowment fund to support ongoing operations. As America On Wheels' board of directors works to achieve its goal, additional private funds will be added to the endowment fund to help secure the museum's future.

Who owns America On Wheels?
America On Wheels is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization governed by a board of directors.

I am not interested in cars, trucks, wagons, bicycles or motorcycles, why should I contribute?
The museum is a social and cultural resource interpreting a period in America's history - the late 1880s to present - that made a significant impact on society. America On Wheels is a place to look back in time and experience innovations and the development of technology. America On Wheels is also a place to look at technologies being developed for the present and the future. America On Wheels is truly a trip worth taking!