Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

04/10/2025

Let’s be honest—if anyone’s worthy of their own action figure, it’s Dr. Simeone.

04/09/2025

The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will pay tribute to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race with a special demonstration weekend celebrating "The Heroes of Le Mans," starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 14th, and concluding at NOON on Sunday, June 15th.

Visitors will experience a full day and night of historic driving demonstrations and Le Mans-themed programming, honoring the drivers, innovators, and visionaries who have shaped the rich history of this iconic endurance race. This immersive event offers fans a unique opportunity to witness extraordinary vehicles in action and gain insight into their legendary stories.

Throughout the event, demonstrations will continue into the night, replicating the extraordinary challenge of racing through the night at Le Mans. Attendees will be among the first to experience an exclusive preview of "Drivervision," a groundbreaking immersive motorsports adventure that promises to place fans closer to the action than ever before!

Adding to the excitement, the museum will also host a special unveiling of a remarkable new addition to its renowned collection, sure to thrill enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Other scheduled activities include interviews with celebrated figures from the world of motorsports, a live broadcast of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in its entirety in a dedicated viewing area with multiple large screen televisions, and a special memorial tribute to Dr. Frederick Simeone.

Visitors are encouraged to stay at the museum for the full 24-hour experience, with accommodations such as pillows, sleeping bags, and small pop-up tents permitted. Those who stay for the entire event and validate their attendance will receive a commemorative patch marking their achievement.

The event is open to the public from 9:00 AM Saturday, June 14th through 11:00 AM Sunday, June 15th, at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, located at 6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19153. . The museum will remain open as regularly scheduled until 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Admission for the entire weekend, including re-entry, is $24.00 plus electronic processing fees for adults and children age 12 and older. Entry is free for children under 12. Discounted tickets are available for Simeone Museum members and volunteers.

Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the event, subject to an additional charge.

04/08/2025

1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Le Mans

Our 1929 Stutz Supercharged raced at in 1929 and led for many hours before retiring. It is the only example of this model left. Dr. Simeone tells the story --> https://bit.ly/3AP77kD

04/07/2025

1909 American Underslung Traveler.

The American Car Company was the first to focus on sports car production. This car, which is one of the earliest in our collection, features a 571 cubic-inch engine and 40-inch wheels.

04/04/2025

Philly knows cars—and so do you! The Simeone Museum is up for USA Today’s 10Best “Best Attraction for Car Lovers,” and we’re asking for your vote.

You can vote once per day, per device for the rest of the month. It’s quick, easy, and helps shine a national spotlight on one of Philly’s best-kept secrets.

Vote here:

Best Attraction for Car LoversPhoto courtesy of Andrew Taylor for the Simeone MuseumThe Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia celebrates “The Spirit of Competition” with a collection of more than 75 historically significant cars, ranging from Ferrari and Bugatti to Corvette and Fo...

04/04/2025

1916 Stutz Series 4C Bearcat

The Stutz Series 4C Bearcat, one of the most famous pre-WWI racers, achieved significant victories that were widely publicized. Known for its power, it competed extensively in road racing across America. This racing success boosted passenger car sales, earning it the nickname "the car that made good in a day."

04/03/2025

A few of our favorite 📸 from our recent Fast Women - Odette Siko, Helle Nice, Margaret Allan

Check out the entire album here --> https://bit.ly/4iV8ViA

Photos by Brad Jacobson ( on Instagram)

04/02/2025

Join us on Saturday, April 12th, for a thrilling Demo Day dedicated to one of America's most iconic automotive marques – Stutz. Experience firsthand the innovation, performance, and craftsmanship that established Stutz as an enduring symbol of American motoring excellence.

Featured Cars:

- 1909 American Underslung Traveler
- 1916 Stutz Series 4C Bearcat
- 1927 Stutz AA Blackhawk Challenger
- 1928 Stutz BB Blackhawk Speedster
- 1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Le Mans

Our Demo Day events provide guests an unforgettable opportunity to see these remarkable machines come alive as we fire up their engines and take them out for demonstration runs on our 3 acre back tarmac.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to dive deep into the captivating history of Stutz automobiles. Bring your family and friends to explore and celebrate automotive history with us!

Whether you're a fan of early American innovation or a devotee of pre-war racing history, this Demo Day promises a fascinating look at the cars and stories that helped define the golden age of motoring.

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Event Highlights:

Live Demonstrations: Watch these legendary cars come to life on our 3-acre demonstration tarmac. Feel the excitement as each vehicle showcases the engineering brilliance and speed that made them record-breakers in their respective eras.

Historical Insights: Delve into the captivating stories of how these cars broke speed records and the visionary drivers and engineers who pushed them to their limits.

Q&A Session: Participate in an engaging Q&A session with our museum experts. Learn more about the technological advancements, challenges, and triumphs of these historic speed machines.

Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Admission: Admission is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors 65 and older, and free for all Simeone Museum members and children under the age of 18.
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Our Demo Day schedule is as follows:

10:00 | Simeone Museum doors open to the public
11:15 to 11:30 | Discussion on the technology behind the cars
12:00 to 12:30 | Visual presentation highlighting rare photos and videos from the Simeone Museum Library and Archives
12:30 to 1:00 | Spirited driving demonstration of Demo Day cars
1:00 to 2:00 | Visitors are able to inspect and photograph Demo Day cars up close while engaging in a question and answer session with Simeone Museum staff and volunteers

Stutz; Bearcat to Black Hawk, Harry Stutz to Frederick Moskowics

04/02/2025

04/01/2025

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘

The Fastest Connection on Earth: Simeone Museum Breaks the Sound Barrier of Wi-Fi

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a groundbreaking and entirely legitimate announcement, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum proudly proclaims it now offers the Fastest Internet of Any Race Car Museum in the World.

Following a recent technology upgrade, the museum’s Wi-Fi network—playfully dubbed “LeMans LAN”—was recorded at an unprecedented Mach 1.7 during routine IT diagnostics. The router, temporarily mounted atop the prototype Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe for "aesthetic reasons," emitted a low hum before lifting several feet off the ground and achieving full orbital velocity.

“We knew we had something special after some of the initial modifications,” said staff member Gus, who acknowledged connecting the modem to the engine of the legendary 917 ‘Hippie’ Porsche “for a little extra boost.”

Museum Director Kevin Kelly added: “At the Simeone Museum, speed is more than a theme—it’s part of our identity. Whether you're watching cat videos or checking highlights from the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, we want every aspect of your visit to reflect the thrill of high performance. The Spirit of Competition extends beyond the cars themselves.”

Due to the new connection's power, all guests are now asked to sign a waiver before accessing the museum’s guest network—“Faster Than a Ferrari 250”—to avoid potential whiplash from near-instant page loads.

In response to this announcement, the Kansas City Automotive Museum revealed they’ve upgraded to a vintage dial-up modem installed in the glovebox of a Datsun, claiming it “adds charm and character.”

While Guinness World Records has not yet confirmed the Simeone Museum’s record-breaking speeds, a new banner now proudly hangs in the main exhibition space:

“From Fast Cars to Fast Wi-Fi Bars.”

For more information—or to experience the future of internet speed firsthand—visit https://bit.ly/3RughNP.

04/01/2025

03/28/2025

1970 Porsche 917 LH.

Our long tail “Hippie Car” was purpose-built for Le Mans, where it reached nearly 240 mph en route to a 2nd place finish in 1970. Visit https://bit.ly/37HnFyA to learn more about this record-setting car.

03/28/2025

Race to phillyfurball.com to get your tickets before they speed off the track and spend Friday night with us celebrating our progress and gearing up for our next 150 years of life-saving! 🐾😻🏎️

03/27/2025

to June 17, 2024- 𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝘂 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 at

03/24/2025

Mark your calendars—Le Mans is coming to Philly!

The 3rd Annual 𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝘂 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 roars to life on June 14–15, 2025. Join us for 24 hours of non-stop racing excitement as we celebrate 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘀 with thrilling programming, unforgettable cars, and the debut of our latest interactive experience: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

It’s our biggest event of the year—don’t miss a second of it!