Welcome

Welcome!  Our several years of preparation are finally blossoming – thanks to many of you contributing time, money and artifacts!   We are putting finishing touches on Phase 1 and intend a public opening in May of 2024.   

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This striking 35 ft wide mural now graces the west wall of the PTM building!   It is ready for “selfies” of you and your car (or truck)!   There is a great story on how it came about – now running on our YouTube channel –  here!

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Wheeled Vehicles:  A Legacy of the Pontiac Community!

Starting in the 19th century, the transportation industry became the pulse of Pontiac, MI.   This community saw decades of phenomenal “boom” growth, some economic “down” cycles, huge industrialization, and recently a newly re-emerging downtown “avant-garde” culture.   The non-profit Pontiac Transportation Museum intends to tell this remarkable story, and also plan an integral role in energizing community development and re-vitalization.       

 

 

Situated in a historic neighborhood location, the museum is well-equipped to reach out to the Pontiac schools and community. Intended museum activities include science, technology, engineering, art, and math outreach to engage youth with perspective of how those technical capabilities historically grew their own community.  As a drawing card for city visitors, the Museum will support local economic development – hotels and restaurants are typical beneficiaries of a healthy museum culture.   

Explore our website for images relate to Pontiac Transportation heritage!   It is an intriguing story! 

The entirety of the Southeast Michigan community takes great pride in their automotive history.  Even beyond the local interest, car and truck enthusiasts tend to travel in “cruises” that make a museum their destination.   This became obvious in the 2023 Fiero 40th and GMC Motorhome 50th anniversaries that PTM hosted,  Beyond car enthusiasts, the Pontiac Transportation Museum scope appeals broadly to truck, RV, bus, and wartime conversion enthusiasts; and people just fascinated by how this community of diverse ethnicities profoundly affected American culture and lifestyles.

PTM is pleased to recognize some of our important partners and supporters in the community:

                             

 

The City of Pontiac: History, Legacy, and Community