Chrysler announces the fourth season of Cruise Nights at the Walter P Chrysler Museum
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum
One of the advantages of having the LotPro.com offices in metro Detroit is our close proximity to all the domestic auto companies. Chrysler, in particular, is less than a mile away. Tucked away in a corner of that sprawling complex is the Walter P. Chrysler Museum.
Originally a division of Chrysler, ground was broken for the three-story, 55,000 square foot museum on November 19, 1996 and it opened three years later on October 5th. In 2008, the museum was granted tax exempt status and was incorporated as a public charity.
Sitting on 10 acres at the southeast corner of the Chrysler Headquarters complex, the museum regularly displays more than 70 concept, custom and historical vehicles that represent Chrysler’s heritage in the U.S. auto industry.
Cruise nights
Beginning this Thursday, June 11th, the museum will also host the fourth season of Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. And if previous year’s nights are any indication, these bi-weekly events will see hundreds of cruisers as well as an even greater number of spectators.
Here are some of the details:
Cruise Nights are presented by Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge All makes and models are welcome - rain or shine - for food; music; current Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle displays and more.
Cruise Night highlights for June 11th:
• After hours viewing of the Museum's Jeep(R) in the Movies special exhibit, featuring two celebrated vehicles: the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon featured in Paramount Pictures', Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that co-starred in the Paramount release, Sahara
• Keepsake cruiser photos, compliments of Cruis'news
• Introduction of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum's Brick Legacy and Adopt-a-Vehicle programs, an opportunity for enthusiasts to commemorate their - or a friend or family member's – automotive passion while supporting the nonprofit Museum
• Enthusiast Avenue, a collection of Detroit area businesses showcasing vehicle maintenance and restoration products, services and more for auto enthusiasts
Special vehicles on display will include:
• Formula SAE, Oakland University of Rochester, student-built Formula Car that participated in the 2009 SAE Competition at Michigan International Speedway
• The ENVI-powered Dodge Circuit Electric Vehicle, a two-passenger performance coupe - zero gas, zero tailpipe emissions, zero compromise
Donations and reduced admission prices
Guest donations are welcome and after hours Museum admission is reduced to $1 for children and $2 for adults (regularly $4 and $8, respectively)
Something you won’t want to miss
For those of you who plan on being in the Detroit metro area this summer, Cruise Nights will take place beginning on June 11th and will continue every other Thursday through August 20th. The easiest way to access the museum is to take I-75 to exit 78 and follow the signs.
All photos courtesy of the Walter P. Chrysler museum and Chrysler LLC