Gilmore Car Museum Museum

Address: 6865 Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, MI 49060, USA

Website: https://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org

Hours: Daily 9:30am-5pm

Admission: Adult $18 (discounts for seniors/youth; children under 5 free)

The Gilmore Car Museum is an automotive museum located near Hickory Corners in southwest Michigan, organized as a multi-building campus that showcases an extensive collection of historic automobiles. The site brings together several specialized exhibit spaces on a landscaped property and is known for its breadth of American and international vehicles.

Collections span early motoring through mid- and late-20th-century classics and custom vehicles, presented in thematic pavilions and special exhibitions. The museum hosts public events and rotating displays that highlight automotive culture, restoration and period design.

The institution was developed through the efforts of collectors and local supporters to preserve and interpret automotive history; the campus has grown with multiple facility additions to house specialized collections and traveling exhibits. It functions both as a museum complex and as an event venue for car shows and educational programming.

The museum is located near the village of Hickory Corners in southwest Michigan; it is accessible by road from nearby regional centers and serves as a destination for automobile enthusiasts across the Midwest.

• Collection size: The museum occupies a large, multi-building campus and displays several hundred vintage and collector automobiles across indoor pavilions and outdoor lots.

What to See#

• Exhibit pavilions: Multiple exhibit pavilions and themed galleries that present vehicles by era, manufacturer and body style across a campus setting of restored buildings.
• Service & interpretation areas: Historic service buildings and interpretive displays that explain automotive technology, restoration and the regional car-collecting history.
• Event spaces: Event spaces used for rotating shows, car rallies and public programs held throughout the year on the museum campus.

The Gilmore Car Museum is in Hickory Corners, Michigan, in a rural area between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. It’s primarily reached by car via regional highways (I‑94, US‑131 and connecting state roads); from the Kalamazoo area expect roughly a 20-30 minute drive depending on exact start point. The museum has on-site parking; public transit options are very limited, so driving is the most practical way to reach it.

• Allow several hours - the Gilmore is a multi-building campus, so plan time to walk between pavilions rather than expecting a quick stop.
• Check the museum's event calendar before you visit: large car shows and special exhibits change traffic, parking and which buildings are open to the public.
• If you prefer fewer crowds, target weekday mornings; weekends, especially during events, draw large numbers of visitors and collectors.