Gilmore Car Museum

The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners showcases a large, curated collection of historic automobiles across a 90‑acre campus. Multiple partner museums and recreated period spaces give context to automotive design and motoring culture.

Displays range from early‑20th‑century cars to postwar classics, with roughly 400 vehicles on exhibit and over 190,000 sq ft of gallery space. Plan several hours to explore indoor galleries and the seasonal outdoor Historic Campus.

Start with indoor galleries to see marque‑specific museums, then stroll the Historic Campus to view restored dealerships, a 1941 diner and vintage service stations.

Look out for:

• Specialty partner museums (Pierce‑Arrow, Model A Ford, Lincoln Motor Car Heritage, Tucker exhibits).

• Restored Blue Moon Diner and recreated 1930s Shell station on the grounds.

• Nearly 400 vehicles on display across multiple galleries.

• Large outdoor Historic Campus with dealership row and themed buildings (open seasonally).

Best way to experience it:

Allow 4–6 hours, wear comfortable shoes for walking the 90‑acre site, and start with the indoor exhibits before visiting the seasonal outdoor campus and diner when weather permits.

• Plan 4–6 hours to see indoor galleries plus the outdoor Historic Campus.

• Historic Campus and some outdoor exhibits are seasonal (April–Nov); check dates before visiting.

• On‑site dining (Blue Moon Diner/Heritage Café) operates seasonally; bring water for summer visits.

• The property covers 90 acres—expect walking between buildings and uneven surfaces.