The Walter P. Chrysler Museum Slated to Open
In September 1999

Walter P. Chrysler with the "Three Musketeers" of car design.

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum will open this fall in Auburn Hills, Mich., highlighting the rich history of the man and the company. Designed to educate visitors on automotive history through the years, the museum will be an exciting destination for automotive enthusiasts, history buffs and families alike.

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is more than a collection of vehicles; it provides a colorful and interactive look at the life and times of Chrysler Corporation, its ancestor companies and its products from the late 19th century through the merger that formed today’s DaimlerChrysler. The museum will feature a number of family-oriented, interactive, multimedia exhibits focusing on Chrysler innovation.

“DaimlerChrysler is proud of the history of Chrysler Corporation and its ancestor companies,” said A.C. (Bud) Liebler, Vice President of Marketing. “The museum will vividly document the contributions made by Chrysler Corporation and its forebears to the development of the automobile.” The 1924 Chrysler featured at the New York Auto Show is from the collection of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum.

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum will be the only full-fledged museum maintained by an active North American auto manufacturer. The museum is approximately 55,000 square feet in size and will showcase about 75 vehicles. The museum is located on 10 acres at the southeast corner of DaimlerChrysler’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.