BBC (Beautiful Brass Cars) Tour
May 17 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 9:00 pm
We are excited to announce the Museum’s involvement with Pat & Marcy Gamble in presenting the BBC (Beautiful Brass Car) Tour. For over 20 years, the BBC Tour stood as one of the premier gatherings for enthusiasts of cars built before 1916—a celebration of history, craftsmanship, and community.
The BBC Tour, now sponsored by America’s Transportation Experience/AACA Museum, Inc., presents a Hershey-centric brass car tour from May 17-21, 2026. The Museum will serve as the hub for the 5-day tour and car show, which traverses the “sweetest place on Earth” —Hershey, PA and the surrounding area.
In addition to its famous chocolate and the world-class Museum, Hershey is known worldwide for hosting the largest antique auto show and swap meet. Yet, many motoring enthusiasts who come each year never experience the treasures beyond the showgrounds or the Museum’s campus. This year, that changes with the BBC Tour.
The latest edition of the tour promises not just a journey, but an unforgettable experience:
- A warm hospitality room with drinks and snacks
- A vibrant community car show
- Weeklong museum admission and exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- A welcome reception to connect with fellow enthusiasts
- Four catered coffee stops and four delicious lunches
- Private tours of three extraordinary automobile collections
- An ice cream social and an inspiring evening with author Jimmy Rosen
- Cruise night and the magical Gas Light Tour
- A special guest appearance by American Picker Rob Wolfe
- A welcome bag and visits to nine more fascinating historical attractions
The excitement is already building! This is more than a tour—it’s a celebration of heritage, friendship, and the joy of the open road.
The BBC Tour is not an HCCA or AACA-sanctioned event. No memberships are required.
The Tour and Schedule (more info coming soon)
Tour registration fees include all the following, plus more!
Hospitality room, drinks and snacks, community car show, weeklong admission to the Museum, Museum behind the scenes tour, Welcome reception, 4 catered coffee stops, 4 lunches, visits to 3 private automobile collections, ice cream social & evening presentation by author Jimmy Rosen, Cruise night & Gas Light Tour, Special Guest appearance by American Picker Rob Wolfe, welcome bag plus 9 other interesting and historical attractions.
Tour Cost: $350 for the car and driver, plus $295 per passenger for the entire tour.
Sunday, May 17
- 9 am-5 pm Registration Pick Up AACA Museum
- 9 am- 5 pm Optional Car Show Museum Grounds
- 6:15 Evening Welcome Reception
Monday, May 18
- Touring Day
Tuesday, May 19
- Touring Day
- 5:30 Cruise in with Gas Light Parade Soda Jerk 50’s themed diner
Wednesday, May 20
- Touring Day
- 7:00 Ice cream social and presentation by local author Jimmy Rosen, Got Gas? and Lost Service Stations of Central Pennsylvania. Tucker Archive Gallery, 2nd floor of the Museum.
Thursday, May 21
- Touring Day
- 6:15 Closing Banquet Cocktail Hour, Dinner served @ 7:00
Hotel Information
The primary host hotel is Spring Hill Suites, 115 Museum Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The room rate is 1 King Bed Room = $139 per night plus tax; 2 Queen Beds Room = $159.00 per night plus tax. 717-583-2222
Secondary, Hampton Inn & Suites, 195 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 (1000 feet from the Museum). The room rate is Standard Room = $139 per night plus tax; 2 Queen Beds Room = $159.00 per night plus tax. 717-566-3369
Use the rate code “BBCTOUR”. Breakfast is included each day. Room availability is not guaranteed after March 31st, 2026.
Tour will have limited availability, so please register early, as we will likely sell out. There will be a waiting list.
Motorhomes
Motorhomes can be accommodated at the Museum. No charge & no hook-ups
