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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum

212 Wedgewood Drive, Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-450-2100
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Ranked #1 of 33 attractions in Fairbanks
Type: Museums
Owner description: Welcome to America's farthest north automobile museum! This nationally acclaimed museum showcases three extraordinary collections: classic cars,... more » Owner description: Welcome to America's farthest north automobile museum! This nationally acclaimed museum showcases three extraordinary collections: classic cars, vintage fashions and Alaska transportation history. Explore how American automobile designs and clothing styles evolved from the late Victorian Age through the Roaring 20s and Art Deco eras. The collections include over 100 antique fashions and 80 rare automobiles, including Alaska’s first car! « less
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

LIKE....I really loved this part of our visit to AK. It was really interesting to see all of the classic automobiles. My wife even liked it too!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We were looking to do something close-by in the evening. Unbelievable!!!! I'm not a car buff & I still found them to be extraordinary. This is a private collection and the owner's wife collected the matching period clothing. You can see this was a labor of love. Do yourself a favor & visit!

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Everett, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

An excellent array of vintage cars in excellent condition. Especially useful was an explanation of what made that particular automobile unique/important/milestone. My wife liked the vintage clothing that was displayed along with the cars of that period. Some can be tried on for photos. We stayed longer than planned because it was so interesting to both of us.

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This museum is amazing. The cars are kept clean and in pristine condition. The museum is very friendly and inviting. Not stuffy at all. There are some one of a kind and prototype cars as well.

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Paris, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The variety and quality of these interesting autos is simply outstanding! The audio guide is very well done. Era appropriate clothing keeps your wife entertained. You will not be disappointed with your visit here.

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

It so neat to the cars of yesteryear and see how well they have been taken care of and preserved for many more generations to see.

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West Lafayette, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

My friend and I went to Fairbanks Alaska in March 2013. Unfortunately we didn't check the opening hours, and the place was closed on the day we went. Very fortunately for us, a museum staff noticed us, and offered to open the museum for us and let us view the museum by ourselves! He was very warm and friendly, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013 via mobile

Going into a car museum in Fairbanks, Alaska I wasn't expecting much. Boy was I in for a treat. Not on,y is this an amazing museum for Fairbanks or even Alaska, it's an amazing museum and collection by worldwide standards. Seriously, check this place out. They have an amazing collection of antique autos but also an impressive collection of vintage... More

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Los Angeles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

We stopped at the Museum during our winter trip to Alaska. We were lucky to be in town on Sunday, as this is the only day it is open in winter. The cars were great; a nice cross section of cars. The collection of photographs and clothing were also outstanding. The staff was friendly and willing to spend time with... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

I was not expecting to find such a nice place in this small city. I went there first to find out there were open only on Sundays during the winter. I went back though on Sunday and I am happy that I did it.

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