The Gilmore Car Museum offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for volunteers – a place to share your love of cars and history with people from all over the nation. As a non-profit, we rely on a lot of great volunteers. Logging over 11,100 hours annually, volunteers at the Gilmore Car Museum help fulfill our mission by assisting us to maintain our incredible collection, exclusive venues, and beautiful 90-acre campus. Yesterday, we celebrated 72 volunteers by having our admin staff serving them lunch, followed by a brief ceremony, and a behind the scenes tour of one of our car storage facilities. Thank you to all the volunteers at the Gilmore Car Museum for helping us #DriveHistory! #Nonprofit #GiveBack #Volunteers #GilmoreCarMuseum
Gilmore Car Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Hickory Corners, Michigan 371 followers
Telling the History of America Through the Automobile
About us
The Mission of the Gilmore Car Museum is to tell the history of America through the automobile. We foster experiences which connect people with the history, heritage, and social impact of the automobile through collecting, preserving, and interpreting its story. The Gilmore Car Museum is North America’s largest auto museum with nearly 400 vehicles on display and over 189,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Museum’s 90-acre Historic Campus features numerous vintage structures including a restored and fully-functioning 1941 Silk City Diner, a recreated 1930s Shell Station, six onsite Partner Museums, and so much more. Exhibits: Today, nearly 400 vehicles from all eras are displayed with a total combined collection of over 500 automobiles. The oldest car on exhibit is an 1899 Locomobile Steam Car The one of-a-kind enlarged movie set from the 1967 Disney feature film, “The Gnomemobile”, and a 1930 Rolls Royce were personal gifts from Walt Disney There are over 100 vintage pedal cars on display The Museum houses one of the largest displays of automotive mascots and name badges in North America, with more than 1,500 items on display Collections on the Historic Campus: Classic Car Club of America Museum Pierce-Arrow Foundation Museum Midwest Miniatures Museum The H.H. Franklin Collection Model A Ford Museum Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum Checker Motors Historical Records & Archives
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http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org
External link for Gilmore Car Museum
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Hickory Corners, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- automobile, museum, education, history, family fun, events, and area attraction
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6865 W Hickory Rd
Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060-9788, US
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Happy National Model T Day! 🛞 Here's to the "Tin Lizzie" that started it all! Join us in honoring the innovation and history that paved the way for the modern automotive world. Announcing the schedule for the 2025 Model T Experience! Check out our website to view available dates and sign up for a time that works for your schedule. #DriveHistory #ModelTDay #AutomotiveHistory #Ford #Innovation
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Unlock Exclusive Benefits – Become a Gilmore Car Museum member! During the month of October, members receive FREE entry into Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange locations! We offer a variety of membership opportunities for individuals, families, and friends. Register or renew your museum membership today - don't miss out on the amazing benefits of becoming a Gilmore Car Museum member!
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Last week, F&V and our guests were treated to a one-of-a-kind event at the Gilmore Car Museum! We couldn’t think of a better way to spend an evening than enjoying dinner, drinks, vintage car displays, and rides. To make the night even sweeter, guests indulged in old-fashioned custard and fresh coffee served from the Blue Moon Diner. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the Gilmore Car Museum for your wonderful hospitality!
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This past weekend, the Gilmore Car Museum community came together to help paint this beautiful mural, at our Mustang Meet-Up event. Make sure to stop by and check it out in person! The mural will be featured on our campus over the next few months at the H.H. Franklin Club Museum. This activity is supported by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council administered by Lowell Arts Council Inc. We thank them for their generosity in helping us foster the connections within our amazing community! #ComeTogether #Mural #MACC #ArtsandCulture #GilmoreCarMuseum #DriveHistory
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Last week, we had a surprise visit from Zach DeLorean, son of John DeLorean. Also pictured, former DeLorean employee and current Gilmore Car Museum docent, Chris Duvall, Rich Weissensel, DeLoren owner and enthusiast, and our 1964 Pontiac GTO. You may or may not know, the Pontiac GTO, famously known as the first true muscle car, was one of John DeLorean’s many creations that forever changed the automotive landscape. DeLorean brought innovation and a rebellious spirit to the industry, challenging conventional designs and pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering. This moment is a meaningful reminder of how visionary contributions can create legacies that transcend generations. #DeLorean #PontiacGTO #AutomotiveIndustry #CarCommunity
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Weekend Recap! The KAARC Red Barns Spectacular truly lived up to its name 🤩 Cars as far as the eye could see! 🚗✨ Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just love a great day out, this event had something for everyone. Thanks to all who joined in on the fun! Special shoutout to News Channel 3 for featuring the event on their website! Check out the article below for more images and details about the spectacular day. https://lnkd.in/eD_cvxmS
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Special thanks to Ford Performance and "Ford Marketing retiree turned Ford Performance photojournalist Bill Cook" for their coverage of our Muscle Car Meet-Up Presented by MCACN, back in June. We're elated that the show was so well received and that Bill took the time to drive over from the other side of the State. Check the link below to read the full recap, and mark your calendar's for this can't miss event next year! 🤩 ⛽ https://lnkd.in/eRBKDubD #Ford #Performance #Musclecar #MichiganMade #MCACN
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Guest appreciation 🌟 Shoutout to Caleb for the amazing review, we're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful visit! We truly appreciate it when guests take the time to write a review! Your experiences make us who we are, and we'd love to hear YOUR story. #guestappreciation #review #community #shareyourstory
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