Mack Trucks Historical Museum — Attraction in Allentown

I was hoping for a great experience; however.... that isn't possible unless you want to listen to a guide spend an hour explaining every photograph they have on display showing the history of Mack trucks from 1900 thru 2010. (By the way, the Mack brother do NOT like brothers.)

I love the history of the automobile business, but I cannot stand in one place for over an hour listening to the guide giving a complete history lesson.

We went to the Mack museum to see and experience the old vehicles and the history of the exhibits; not to stand with a several people and noisy kids while listening to a guide explain each and every of the thousand or more photos.

Good grief what the hell are they thinking, that older people can stand there for an hour or more listening to something they don't want to hear just to see some old vehicles? Have a heart; not everybody can take the physical abuse of standing within a small area for an hour or more.

I recommend staying away from this place until they change their policy.

The Anthem...

An interesting and enjoyable tour lead by a former employee of Mack truck. We were fortunate to have Don guide us through the displays. The history how Mack Truck started and changed over the decades was told and explained well by Don. He seemed genuinely happy, and at times melancholy, to describe events that occurred through the company's growth, expansion and decline in the Allentown area. But Don seemed most at home as he described the "quirks and features" of the various trucks restored and on display. We really think Don's view as a former Mack employee made this tour experience so enjoyable. All our questions were graciously answered, and we really want to come back some time and bring other to learn about this company that had such an impact in the Allentown area. Reservations are required, and a donation requested, but...

Neat place, super clean, very friendly staff, but the whole experience was rushed. We were shuffled from truck to truck to truck and not given any time to really look at or enjoy each vehicle. Each tour is given an hour and a half and there was a tour behind us. You’re not allowed to touch anything either. Lots of talking, no touching, and no real time to investigate anything meant we quickly lost the attention of our kids and most of the adults too. This museum would be greatly improved with even a single truck the kids could climb on and touch to experience it. I get that it’s a free museum with somewhat limited funding but I hope to see it continue to improve in the future. Great gift shop with lots of cool...