Pontiac Transportation Museum Announces Party Palooza Fundraiser and Major Support from the City of Pontiac
Pontiac, MI The Pontiac
Transportation Museum which opened in May, 2024, thanks to local visionaries
whose contributions and hard work made it possible, has begun renovation work
to open its second phase. To celebrate
this major milestone, the Museum is thrilled to announce Party
Palooza a post grand-opening celebration and Fundraiser on January 17 from 6-10pm at Pontiac
Transportation Museum. This special event will mark the beginning of Phase 2 renovations, which will double the museum’s size and continue its mission to preserve and showcase Pontiac’s rich cultural and transportation history.
The evening will feature
cocktails, food, live entertainment and an exclusive preview of future activity.
This vibrant celebration is a tribute to the people and progress
that have made the museum a reality, and to the exciting future that lies
ahead. Tickets are available now at Party Palooza Ticket Information or by calling the Museum
directly at 248-977-4410.
In addition to this exciting event, the Pontiac
Transportation Museum is thrilled to announce a major vote of confidence from
the City of Pontiac. The City of Pontiac has awarded a generous $250,000
grant to the Pontiac Transportation Museum as a part of its federal ARPA spending on Arts and Culture. This infusion augments substantial private donations that support Phase 2 execution, and also funds a comprehensive architectural plan to establish the PTM as a long-term, prominent part of Pontiac “placemaking”. The City and Museum hope to engage corporate and foundation involvement in execution of the final (3rd) phase. This landmark funding highlights the City of Pontiac’s commitment to fostering creativity and revitalizing the cultural landscape.
Since opening in May 2024, the Pontiac Transportation Museum has already welcomed more than 4,000 visitors, including visitors from 15 countries and most US States. It is engaged in community outreach through evening lectures and building school programs. It has also contributed substantial “heritage tourism” visitation to the City of Pontiac. A particular highlight last summer was the 60th anniversary of the GTO - widely viewed as igniting the muscle car craze in America. “We want to use Pontiac’s historical legacy to contribute to the revitalization of the city” says Tim Dye, executive director of the museum. “Phase 2 will immediately double our size, and we already have a collection of vehicles and exhibits ready to populate this.”
Museum
donors, volunteers and philanthropists will hear more about the progress and
future intent at a January 17th evening gala.
