The Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) originated the concept of a collector-oriented automotive museum as a compliment to its research center and library. Since opening to the public on June 26, 2003, the AACA Museum has been recognized by the Smithsonian as an Affiliate Museum which is an extremely rare honor. The AACA has also been recognized as one of the Top 12 Automotive Museums in the world and is a must see for anyone that loves cars.