Gilmore Car Museum

Gilmore Car Museum Driven By History. 🚘 Nearly 400 antique autos and motorcycles from all eras in over a dozen historic buildings throughout the 90-acre historic campus.
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Special features include a 1930s Shell Gas Station, 1941 Silk City Diner and much more! The Gilmore Car Museum is also home to the following partner museums:

Classic Car Club of America Museum
Pierce-Arrow Museum
H.H. Franklin Collection
Model A Ford Museum
Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center
Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum
Museum of the Horseless Carriage

03/13/2026

Look what just rolled in to the Gilmore Car Museum 👀

The Pontiac Banshee has arrived as part of our upcoming Motorama vehicles display within the Defined by Designexhibition. See this legendary concept car up close when the exhibit opens April 11.

03/13/2026

All twelve Futurliners were considered part of the General Motors Motorama. The video below gives a full historic description of Futurliner #10 and the fact that it is now part of National Historic Vehicle Register and the restoration by Don Mayton and his crew. Be sure to hit the Youtube link below to see this fantastic video.
Joe is very proud of the fact that he was able to donate Futurliner #10 to the NATMUS Auburn Indiana. NATMUS was fortunate to have Don Mayton undertake the project of restoring the Futurliner. The following video not only shows some of the history of when Joe Bortz owned five of the Futurliners but also details of the restoration that took seven years to complete. The Futurliner #10 was entered into the National Historic Vehicle Register. https://youtu.be/qcgzgv41uaU?si=OsOrkAqjgkrZsIuQ

03/12/2026

The Gilmore Car Museum will host the grand opening of the amazing motoramic masterpieces by HJE (from Bortz Cars). Come be a part of this weekend's events starting April 11, 2026.

Join us this Sunday at 2pm for a fascinating presentation on Fatal Crossing, part of the Gilmore Car Museum’s Winter Lec...
03/11/2026

Join us this Sunday at 2pm for a fascinating presentation on Fatal Crossing, part of the Gilmore Car Museum’s Winter Lecture Series, presented by maritime historian V.O. Van Heest.

Discover the dramatic and little-known story behind one of the Great Lakes’ most mysterious shipwrecks. Van Heest will share research, history, and insights from his work uncovering the truth behind this tragic crossing.

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Gilmore Car Museum

Don’t miss this compelling deep dive into Great Lakes history!

Some exciting news from the Gilmore Car Museum!We’ve partnered with the enthusiast community at Bring a Trailer to offer...
03/10/2026

Some exciting news from the Gilmore Car Museum!

We’ve partnered with the enthusiast community at Bring a Trailer to offer a small group of vehicles from our collection at no reserve auction. As our collection evolves, moments like this help us continue our mission of preserving and sharing the history of the American automobile.

Even better, Bring a Trailer has generously waived all of their BaT buyer fees, meaning all of the proceeds from these sales will go directly to support the Gilmore Car Museum and help us care for the hundreds of vehicles across our campus.

Featured vehicles range from a 1930 Hudson Model T Rumble Seat Coupe to a 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible once owned by Jim Gilmore, along with several other classic American machines that have been part of our story here in Hickory Corners.

Take a look at the collection and follow the auctions as they go live this week on Bring a Trailer!

https://bringatrailer.com/2026/03/09/the-gilmore-car-museum-collection-offered-at-no-reserve/

Flat Jayden has been exploring the Gilmore Car Museum and checking out all the incredible classic cars!🚗✨ We’re having a...
03/09/2026

Flat Jayden has been exploring the Gilmore Car Museum and checking out all the incredible classic cars!

🚗✨ We’re having a great time capturing photos of his adventure and can’t wait to send them back to Pennsylvania so everyone can see where he’s been traveling. What a fun way to learn and explore!

🚗✨ Say Hello to Our Car of the Month! ✨🚗This month we’re shining the spotlight on a true piece of automotive history, th...
03/07/2026

🚗✨ Say Hello to Our Car of the Month! ✨🚗

This month we’re shining the spotlight on a true piece of automotive history, the 1913 Michigan Model R Touring. Built in Kalamazoo, Michigan by the Michigan Motor Car Company, this early touring car represents the innovation and craftsmanship that helped shape the American automobile industry in the early 1900s.

Step back in time and see this beautiful automobile up close. Come visit us at the Gilmore Car Museum and check out the 1913 Michigan Model R Touring in person!

Join us this Sunday at 2 PM for the Gilmore Car Museum Winter Lecture Series!“The Upjohn Company: Keeping the Quality Up...
03/06/2026

Join us this Sunday at 2 PM for the Gilmore Car Museum Winter Lecture Series!

“The Upjohn Company: Keeping the Quality Up – An Upjohn History”
Presented by Jeremy Winkworth.

Free to members and included with Sunday general admission.

03/03/2026

Hoods-Up! at the Gilmore Car Museum!

Our team has been hard at work, and now nearly every hood in the museum is open through the end of March. Come see all the shiny bits and engine details that are usually hidden. It’s a rare under-the-hood look you won’t want to miss!

Can you believe it’s already March? That means the wait is almost over! 🎉The GM Motorama Marvels from the Joe Bortz Coll...
03/02/2026

Can you believe it’s already March? That means the wait is almost over! 🎉

The GM Motorama Marvels from the Joe Bortz Collection exhibit is coming to the Gilmore Car Museum on April 11, with a special members-only sneak peek on the evening of April 10.

Get ready to experience these legendary concept cars up close. History, innovation, and design all in one unforgettable exhibit! 🚗✨

03/02/2026

Mark your calendars for June 5th–7th, 2026! The Hidden Treasures Experience promises to bring friends old and new together for a wonderful weekend celebration, sharing beautiful cars and unforgettable stories of the Classic Era.

This year’s show field is a place for all sorts of Hidden Treasures—unrestored automotive barn finds, cars with notable ownership histories, as well as stunningly restored automobiles with stories of their own to share. All are welcome at this year’s event!

The show weekend will also be a great time to explore the museum’s newest exhibit: Hidden Treasures – Classics Preserved in the Shadows of War. This special exhibition tells the stories of three vehicles hidden away from invading forces in different parts of Europe during WWII, recreating the environments in which they were secretly kept.

In keeping with our Hidden Treasures theme, the museum is thrilled to welcome renowned automotive journalist, author, and “barn find hunter” Tom Cotter as our featured guest. Mr. Cotter’s books and popular Hagerty YouTube series tell the stories of forgotten classic cars—a pursuit rooted in his early experiences as a mechanic, salesman, and PR professional in the racing industry.

After running the successful Cotter Group PR agency, Tom shifted his focus to writing and his passion for automotive archaeology, publishing numerous books, including his popular In the Barn series, which celebrates some of the most fascinating hidden automotive treasures across the United States.

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6865 W Hickory Rd
Hickory Corners, MI
49060

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5am
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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(269) 671-5089

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Located in Michigan, North America's Largest Auto Museum! The Gilmore Car Museum displays nearly 400 antique autos and motorcycles from all eras in over a dozen historic buildings throughout the 90-acre Historic Campus. Special features include a 1930s Shell Gas Station, 1941 Silk City Diner (open 11am-4pm daily), and many more! Location: Hickory Corners, Michigan, USA

2018 Admission Rates Adults/Seniors: $15 Youth, Ages 7-17: $10 Children 6 & Under: Free Groups and Car Club (must have 15 or more people): $13/person Active Military: Free with ID

The Gilmore Car Museum is also home to the following partner museums: Classic Car Club of America Museum Pierce Arrow Museum H.H. Franklin Collection (https://www.facebook.com/FranklinAutomobileCollection?fref=ts) Model A Ford Museum Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center Lincoln Motorcar Heritage Museum Midwest Miniatures Museum Want to stay up to date with all the latest information on the Gilmore Car Museum and our special events and car shows? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter at http://gilmorecarmuseum.us5.list-manage2.com/subscribe?u=933d7c7590860472b487ef9f9&id=d3b5b52e1a