Was such a great experience, especially if youre a car or truck enthusiast! The guys who own/ run it take the time to tell and/or show you so much about all the vehicles. I absolutely LOVED seeing them as well as learning about their history and specifications. More then just cars, some of the very first motorcycles and snow machines as well.

Beautiful assortment of cars! So cool that this is a live museum meaning the cars are still in working condition and driven yearly. So much to see. Loved the addition of the clothing and such from historical time periods as well.

In AWE! Going back to see the rest. Plan on spending several hours! This is just now old time beautiful working autos but all the clothes that were worn during that period! Absolutely beautiful!The gift shop has so much to offer. You can spend an hour easily just browsing before you decide to purchase.

One of a kind. Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum is a must see for anyone that travels to Alaska. It is definitely worth the stop. Plan on 2-4 hours to really enjoy the place. I have teenage kiddos that loved it. This is a first class car museum and the people there have so much knowledge about where the cars came from and what it took to restore them. Even the ladys will love all the antique dresses that they have on display...and all the cars but 3, they drive every year. Not your typical museum car. Again I absolutely recommend stopping here for a relaxing afternoon. Open Sundays and Wednesdays only.

We enjoy coming to this museum, they have so many cars and clothes from 1930s and earlier.The staff is friendly, always willing to answer your questions as well as give you some nice information.Very close from downtown Fairbanks .

Antique American cars, plus a great staff makes for a great museum. This is the place if you like cars, engines, and things with gears. They keep the balance with period clothing so if this place sounds like a visit to a parking lot, its not. There really is something to catch most peoples imagination. Do ask the staff questions they know most of the answers and want to share it. Bonus, lots of Alaska history to be found here.

Steven was our information person for the afternoon. We arrived late unfortunately. This is our 2nd visit on this trip. We just love it here. This is a must see for anyone interested in early automobiles. Also, the fashions of the time. You could spend all day here just looking at the fashions.Gift shop is unique and a must visit!

Great little automotive history. Beautiful exhibits of some awesome cars and few cycles. Kinda wish all the engine bays are viewable but most were open thou. Gosh all the pre-ww2 are examples of the times of character and freedom of creativity.

A must visit location. Something for the men and women with not only one of a kind cars, but period clothing as well. The staff knows their vehicles well and can provide excellent assistance!

Wow! Even if you dont consider yourself a car enthusiast, its hard to believe anyone wouldnt enjoy taking a stroll through the history of automobile innovation. Seeing pre-1900 vehicles is certainly a treat but my personal favorites are the Packers from the 1930s. The workmanship is nothing short of stunning! Staff was very friendly.

A really good car museum, and ive been to car museums in Michigan. I wish I could have spent more time. The restorations done on such old vehicles was truly impressive. Congratulations to all who did them and created the museum itself.

A great place. All the cars are so great. Look so nice. Good people that work there. That can tell you all about the cars. Ill go there again. Im from montana

Amazing place for car lovers. Even if you are not a big fan of antique cars, the vehicles are so well maintained and restored that you will pleased to be there. There are also samples of the clothes dating from the same time period. The museum staff and volunteers are very friendly and they are willing to answer any questions about the exhibit. Its definitely worth the visit! Be sure to check out the photos on the walls of how these cars were normally being used in Alaska.

Beautiful museum with not only beautiful cars but with the matching clothes from that time.when im in the area ill check it out again.whether they have new things

It was a great place to see cars from the begining of the automotive revolution. Just to see the staff working on actual cars that are from the very beginning. Take the kids and anyone who would like to see wonderful examples of timeless classics.

Great place of history, and even better all the cars run except a select few that arent allowed to be restored.

Worth every penny! Audio tour available. Excellent docents will answer any questions. Really wonderful collection. I had 3 grand-daughters (6-9 years old) with me who were interested for two hours!

This is a must see!!! Wed make the trip just to see the museum again! A stunningly meticulous collection of vintage vehicles lovingly restored to their glory days and then some! To the car enthusiast this is a bucket list collection. Not to mention their stunning collection of fine vintage apparel from around the turn of the century. If youre ever in Fairbanks, AK you have to stop and see this fantastic museum!!

Excellent museum. A car guys dream 100+ pristine antique cars great graphics explaining each car includes period correct womens fashion by each car. Videos all over working garage on premise. A hidden Jewel well worth seeing Admission $10 ea

This museum is worth a stop. The car collection is expansive and interesting. The clothing and attention to detail really adds to the feel. You must come here while in Fairbanks.

What an incredible gem of a museum in Fairbanks. A must see if you are ever up here. Everything from the cars and dress attire from that period are immaculate.

A pretty neat and full museum. Lots of local Fairbanks history and stories of how they helped shape the area. They also have audio tours available in a few different languages.

Friendly staff (paid and volunteers, I think). Beautiful automobiles and helpful information cards for each. Interesting videos on monitors sprinkled throughout the space. Well worth the time and fee! Our group of four was surprised how long wed been there when we were starting to get hungry.

We had a lets choose something right in Fairbanks moment and happen to select this place. And wow - what a lucky find and very unexpected since we were there on a nature photo trip. We pulled up to the parking lot on a snowy Feb day and expected to make a 30 - 45 minute visit, then hit the road again. Not a chance - the minute we entered and saw what an amazing place this was, we were hooked. Im going to post pictures but they dont even come close to replicating the feeling of being there among all that history. Standing next to these beauties cant be felt in pictures. We closed the place, spoke to the owners and observed some work in progress. This has to be a stop if you are in the area. What an automotive and history gem.

An exquisite antique car museum in Fairbanks! If you are an antique car enthusiast, or simply appreciate a wonderful collection of amazingly curated history - this place is 100% worth the visit! You dont have to love cars to appreciate the incredible restoration of these antique cars, the history of American car manufacturing and fashion of days gone-by. Truly a wonderful museum for all ages. Its worth every penny to see the unbelievable ingenuity of American car manufacturers from over a century ago. And its in Fairbanks! Even if youre not a car zealot, this is still definitely a must see! Nice people, too. Dont think about - just go!!

Lovely, at times overwhelming collection of gorgeous antique beautifully restored cars! Im not much of a car enthusiast but reading about each model on display was fun, informative and interesting. You see how there were small tweeks through the years, and yet, the difference between an 1890 and a 1930 car was staggering. Add in the costumes from the same period, stations with small movies about travel and vehicles in Alaska in the early 1900s and the opportunity to costume up for a photo with an antique, this museum is a definite 5 stars. We were lucky that we were here on Sunday as its only open on Wednesday and Sunday in the winters. Woohoo!! If you have the opportunity check it out. Admission is $12 per person.

A great experience at this museum. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting or living in Fairbanks. The custodians of the vehicles are informative and the vehicles are meticulously cared for.All but three of the museums cars are operable, and many are regularly driven. Pretty incredible. Its a privilege to be able to see the vehicles and learn about them.

This place was an accidental discovery, but worth every minute spent! This is such a gem: the cars are beautifully maintained and well explained using placards. Although Ive to admit, i was only there for the costumes of different eras. There is also an area where you can dress up in coats and hats and take photos inside a vintage car.Lots of parking in the lot outside. Souvenir options available too

Not to be missed. Amazing collection of beautifully restored antique cars. Almost all still in operation. You get a history lesson with each one too. Also a fabulous display of women’s period couture. By the way, I don’t like car shows or car museums. Still went twice. Best value in Alaska.

Great examples of the first half of automobile history. Incredibly well maintained vehicles. Surprised to see all the electric vehicles in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Staff was welcoming and helpful, willing to answer questions.

Great service and was nice about my wild children. Not to mention their amazing food! The pho is amazing!

Marvelous museum. A real pleasure to visit.Old special cars and clothes from that time.

I very much enjoyed my time here. I loved seeing all of the antiques and I even had the opportunity to have my picture taken in one of the antique cars. Learning of the history behind the cars as well made the visit even better.

What great service we were greeted with! The woman who collected our admissions gave us a brief overview of the museum and was so kind! The museum is a little hard to find but worth it! $10 admission per person isnt bad. The facilities is clean and presentable. A lot of history in the signage and overall a great visit. Highly recommend!

Before we came to Alaska, any time we told someone we were headed to Fairbanks they would invariably reply with, go to the car museum. After visiting ourselves its easy to see why! This is one of the best and most interesting museums Ive ever visited. The people were friendly, the displays were interesting, and the interactive exhibits were fascinating. I especially liked the section on car travel in Alaska. Well be back!

This is the best independent museum weve ever visited and reasonably priced on top of that. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the cars and clothes. It is clean, well lit and decorated spectacularly. We even got a ride in a 1915 Model T! So neat. Definitely worth a visit.

Best restored antique vehicles ever. All would run except 3 on display.

Our group of 7 had a nice time learning the history of car manufacturing and the fashion of that era. The cars are beautifully maintained. There is also an area where you can dress up in coats and hats and take photos inside a vintage car. That was a lot of fun.

Absolutely THE BEST museum of pre WWII cars I have ever seen! The cars are amazing, the staff is very friendly. It was slow when we were there and Willy came out and showed us around, and talked cars. His knowledge of these vehicles is unreal!I also love the period clothing displayed with the cars, and the fact that they are real and not reproductions in amazing. If you haven’t been, it’s a must see!

We were actually in the area to go hiking but passed by this along the way there. I really enjoyed reading the info that they shared about the different vehicles along the way to the trail

You do not want to miss this museum! Beautiful old cars and the original collectors wifes dresses to match the year of the cars. Just beautiful! Plus they let you dress in some of the period pieces and pose in one of the cars!

Wish I could drive away with one! Beautifully maintained. Every car is pre WW-2 era, American made, and in a perfect working condition. A couple of cars from eighteenth century are on display too.

Loved to set all the cars and vintage clothes were a nice addition

Awesome displays. Staff very knowledgeable and loved sharing information with visitors.

Not really a car guy, but this museum is amazing and worth the time to visit. Very interesting to see how some of these older cars have pluses that are lacking in modern vehicles today.

I was blown away by this collection of antique cars and fashion. Im not much of a car person myself, and even so, I had an amazing time wandering through the museum. A wonderful activity if youre looking for things to do in Fairbanks.

This museum was laid back and fun. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the vintage clothes that complimented the vintage cars. It was like stepping back in time.

Wow what a place. I was blown away with their collection. Almost every car was in emaculate condition including the inside upolstrey. They had some cars I had never.heard of but they all glistened. Staff was friendly and inviting and very knowledgeable about their cars. They ranged from 1890 to a 1934 Packard. The wife also enjoyed it too as they had period dresses for the car displays.Well worth going

Very interesting place to visit. The cars and clothes are beautiful and well maintained. Almost all of the cars run and are driven. The history of each of the pieces is detailed so you can learn about the history. It is nestled in the Wedgewood Resort location with a beautiful backdrop. There are even cars displayed outside. It is worth a visit. The staff is also very knowledgeable about the cars and can answer any question you have. They even have old clothing you can dress up in and a car set up for photo opportunities!

Beautifully restored vehicles. Great volunteers too.

Absolutely loved this place when we visited in 2012 and it is even better in 2018. The cars and period clothing was amazing. Everyone needs to visit if theyre in the area

Very comprehensive collection of automobiles from the very early days to the 1970s. Almost all are in working condition which is impressive. Some vehicles are unique to Alaska in order to cope with the harsh winter/snow conditions here. The museum is very well laid out in a chronological order with detailed descriptions and explanations of the evolution of different technology that comprised of the cars. We walked away with a renewed appreciation of the all the developments that led to the modern automobile.

Great museum. The road to find it was a little confusing, but the museum was pretty great, and a wonderful discussion of automobiles and clothing from the 1890s to the 1930s

This is my happy place. i could spend hours their

Amazing old car collection with period appropriate clothing intermixed in the displays. Almost all the cars are operable, and actively driven as can be seen.

Loved it! There are so many cool cars from a time of forgotten auto history! This is a must see during a visit to Fairbanks.

Great for both men and women

If youre into cars this is a must see stop in Fairbanks. The cars are in such wonderful condition and the staff is knowledgeable and happy to stop and tell you all about the car in front of you. I was told they have 70 cars on display but have 90 in their collection. Wonderful place!

Beautiful place ..if u go to Alaska need to see it !!

I just never knew that this place existed. I am so glad to have stopped by to check it out.If you love old cars, and clothing, this place will blow your mind.Go check it out. What an experience. Awesome.Even if old cars are not your thing, they will be after your stop to visit the Foundationhead Antique Auto Museum. So cool. This is a must visit location in Fairbanks, AK.

What a surprise! I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I would recommend to others.

Our group of 5 consisted of a 13 year old boy, his father (me) and mother, and his (2) 74-year old grandparents; so a broad range of ages. Only one of us knew anything about vintage cars, and we went mostly for him.Just like our visit to Gold Daughters (separate review), this place ended up being a real hit with everyone in the group, regardless of preconceived notions or expectations.The cars were just amazing and in some instances surprising. A magnetic / electric / gas triple-hybrid from the early 1900’s?!?! Yes!.~70 beautifully restored cars (out of a collection of 90+) housed in an immaculate show room with excellent information on every single car. Just as amazing as the cars were the vintage outfits everywhere you looked. Someone highly interested in early 20th century fashion would probably not even notice the cars, and vice-versa - but I appreciated all of it together. A lot of Alaska specific information peppered throughout the museum was fascinating; including early models of skimobiles and snowmobiles. Excellent vintage photographs blown up larger than posters hanging on the walls. A window to the garage where restoration work might occur. Couches all around for comfortable seating when tired. So many details here that I won’t be able to hit them all. Just a wonderful visit for all of us. Nate was the one who greeted us, answered questions throughout, and sent us on our way feeling well-cared for. None of us regretted the 2 hours spent at this excellent museum; and all of us were blown away that rare pieces of vintage automobiles could be found in Fairbanks, Alaska!

Wonderful place, very enjoyable.

We are from SE Michigan and we have several museums close by and comparing Fountainhead to ours they are right up their I had been wanting to see a sno-motor for a long time and they had one.

What an excellent collection of vehicles very well presented. - I am a car guy and was amazed at the variety of vehicles unknown to me. We really enjoyed visiting! The staff very friendly and informative! Would highly recommend a visit if in Fairbanks

Loved the place. You can see Auto history all the way from 1890s till 1936. Awesome collection. Even our 5 year old son had a great time. They even had one car that you can sit on and take photos.

Must-see spot!Friendly staff & a great display of autos & period clothing. Were not really car people, but this was one of our favorite spots on our Alaskan vacation. Well worth the price of admission.

I could have spent all day in the museum. The couple of hours were more than worth the 10 dollars admission. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable and helpful. As an engineer, I could have listened to them talk about the cars all day and then some. The condition of the vehicles is so impressive, considering their age. And to see electric cars and hybrids from the early 1900s...everything comes back

Surprisingly very interesting museum. I have limited interest in automobiles, but it was clear there is a lot of effort and care put into this museum. Each car has a very detailed description and the history of motorized travel in Alaska was fascinating! Could have spent the whole day here!

Fantastic displays of old auto

Amazing museum. Highly detailed information on all vehicles there. Very well laid out. By far the best auto museum I have been to in years!

Wonderful beautifully restored and some one of a kind and only remaining automobiles. Explanations and clothing of the era alongside most vehicles on display. Great care and pride is evident throughout

Hidden gem in Fairbanks! My wife and I were really impressed not only by the cars at the museum, but the presentation with period-matching outfits and photos. We enjoyed dressing up and taking photos with the cars, as well as speaking with the super-nice lady at the welcome desk.The only thing that would make this museum better would be a live-person guided tour. There are obviously a lot of people who put their heart and soul into making this museum as wonderful as it is, I want to hear the stories from their perspective and ask them questions. When we were at the museum noone was available to answer difficult questions about the cars but luckily the lady at the front desk had a collection of frequently asked questions and answers to provide us.

Amazing collection of antique cars and clothes. So surprised that the magnetic vehicle (Ancestor of hybrid cars today) has been existed since 1915.

Very cool cars and outfits. Allows for a glimpse into the past when Alaska was still a territory.

Beautiful museum. Highly recommend interesting. Can take vintage pictures for free. A lot of fun.

This has got to be one of the best antique auto museums Ive ever visited! Im more of a an airplane guy, but the autos here are so well presented, with excellent information posted, and a full view around the vehicles, that I have a new passion. The staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable about the displays. If you like antique autos, or anything mechanical and find yourself in Fairbanks AK, dont miss this!

One of the outstanding classic car collections in the US. Dont miss it!!

Fabulous! Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum was amazing! Fashion collection from the same era was equally phenomenal. And quite unexpected in Fairbanks, Alaska. Thank you for providing this adventure.

What a wonderful day I had touring this great car museum in Fairbanks Alaska the tour was awesome if you’re in the Fairbanks area stop by you’ll love this museum

Awesome collection! !! Highly recommend!

Well done. Loved the cars but the dresses were fabulous

I am not a car fanatic, but this museum is beautifully put together. The cars are clearly well maintained and look stunning. The displays of vintage clothing were also a nice addition. The owner (I think) was really friendly, answering the questions my dad and uncle had. They spent a long time talking and he even brought them into the shop area to show them car parts and what not.

First rate restorations. Best in class winners at pebble beach included. A handful of original cars as well.

Cant miss vintage car and fashion museum.

Great Museum and very informative lady that works there. I will go back

Great way of learning and appreciating our history of cars; weve come a long way, thats for sure. Love the staff there, very helpful. Cool to see all the different styles and motors of each; one even said brakes optional!!!

Hidden gem in Alaska, many cars Ive never seen before. All of them are actually run at least once a year. Talked to their buyer and mechanic who really knew everything about these cars. Also had the vintage clothing for all the time periods for each car

Great auto museum with some one of a kind vehicles. Clean and easy to walk through and take photos. Great information provided for each display.

I am coming from Eastern Europe and my first impression was that somebody loves all those cars so much...thanks for sharing that museum with us beautiful collection !

Many pristine and working autos displayed. Many over 100 yrs old. Borrow a period- costume and take pic sitting at the wheel. You can spend hours here for only $10.

Awesome. A must-see if you are in Fairbanks.

An incredible collection of antique cars - even my partner who is not remotely into cars found it very interesting! Helpful, knowledge staff too. A definite must see if in Fairbanks.

This is as it says in another review is .. one of the best kept secrets of Fairbanks Alaska. What a wonderfully informative truly enjoyable day I had. Ive never been to an automobile museum before and probably never would have visited one. Im glad that the opportunity arose to visit Fountainhead and Im so happy that I did. I like cars but this place wasnt just about the cars, it was so much more.. so much extra information to see and learn.. from the dresses and posters of that particular era to the personal stories about a said car or model of that car. Everything about the museum grabs you.. as you walk in your almost whisked off into a different time and a different era. The timeless elegance of these cars has been preserved and not just preserved but actually kept in working order. For these cars as I was informed by a very knowledgeable and friendly staff member dont just sit cordoned off never to move or start again. These cars are moved about and taken out on the adjoining car park for test runs and what fun that must be for the lucky driver. Had such a great time and whether a car fan or not this place has I think a little something for everyone.. mums dads and kids alike.. and at the entrance price its a bargain. 10/10 from me.

Im not a car guy but I was staying next door so I thought I would give it a try. Im glad I did. Great place with lots of history and cool card.

This is a place you want to visit. Some of the cars are strictly functional and many are beautiful and grand.This is from a time when people werent concerned about gas mileage.

Great place and people

Very interesting, rare old cars are restored to their former glory. It was fun to see the period clothing as well, it really takes you back in time!

Fabulous old cars, all there we are told are operational. Great gowns from the time also

Always friendly staff. Great cars, and displays. Wonderful museum.