Vintage Treads and Threads in Fairbanks, Alaska
Welcome to the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum! Step back into an amazing time in history. With a world-class collection of vintage automobiles and period fashions complemented by fascinating exhibits, accessories, photographs and archival videos, we welcome you on a vivid journey through the automotive age, from Victorian times through the Art Deco era.
Loved by visitors and locals alike, year-round, discover why Fairbanks’ auto museum is a not-to-miss attraction while visiting the Golden Heart City.
Plan Your Visit
JOIN US THIS MARCH FOR OUR SPECIAL OPENING HOURS!
We’ll be open 12-4pm, Wednesdays through Sundays starting February 28th through March 31st.
Normal Winter Hours will resume April 3rd, until hour Summer Hours begin May 5th, where we will be open 7-days a week from 11am - 5pm.
A Living Museum
All but three of the museum’s cars are operable and many get driven on a regular basis as weather permits, especially during the summer when driven on the grounds of Wedgewood Resort.
Our Collections
The Dilly with Willy
Check out our popular YouTube series “The Dilly with Willy”! In each episode Willy Vinton, the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum Manager, shows off a car from the collection. You won't find a more passionate gentleman about this collection than Willy!
Connect With Us Online
Our mission at the museum is to connect with as many people who share our passion for antique automobiles as possible, in person or online! You can find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok via the links above. We’d love to hear from you!