The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is closing in December -- for good this time

THE MUSEUM BUILDING WILL BE CONVERTED TO OFFICE SPACE

Sad news: The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, located on the corporate campus of Fiat Chrysler north of Detroit, is closing.

Again. But for good this time -- according to the automaker, the 55,000-square-foot museum building will be converted to office space.
The museum, which opened in 1999, closed to the public at the end of 2012 only to reopen earlier this year on select dates. Despite a great collection of concept, racing and production cars (the gallery from earlier this year gives a good overview) and knowledgeable staff, it was never a huge tourist draw; Auburn Hills is a little far off the beaten path for Motor City visitors, and we found that many locals had no idea it was even there.
As to the fate of the roughly 65 vehicles in its collection, plus artifacts and informational displays: Don't expect a firesale auction. FCA claims that the cars will be retained, cared for and displayed at the automaker's various facilities, and we hope the company continues to bring them out for car shows from time to time. This is likely your last chance to see all the cars together for the foreseeable future, though.
If you'd like to check out the museum before the collection is removed, you can swing by between 10 AM and 4 PM on November 19 and 20 and December 17 and 18. After that, it's over.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and FCA retirees, and $6 for kids aged 6-17. Kids 5 and under get in free. Visit the museum's website for more information and directions.