The Hays Antique Truck Museum contains one of the largest collections of antique trucks in the United States. The museum was formally established in 1982 by Mr. A.W. Hays, a pioneer and leading figure in the California trucking industry.
The museum's collection includes over 100 different makes of old trucks, representing 94 different manufacturers such as Fageol, Freightliner, Mack, Sterling, Oshkosh, Peterbilt, and the one and only 1916 Breeding Steam Truck. Also on display are trailers, industrial power plants, tools, equipment, and trucking memorabilia. The museum attracts visitors from around the world and serves as an educational resource for schools and truck historians.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and day, and New Year's Eve and Day.
