Museum of the Horseless Carriage

The Museum of the Horseless Carriage (MHC) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving, interpreting and teaching about Brass Era automobiles (generally pre‑1916). Its collection and exhibits focus on early horseless carriages and related artifacts.

MHC is currently exhibited in the Gilmore Car Museum’s Steam Barn on the Gilmore campus in Hickory Corners, MI, and programs include collection news, educational resources and the annual Celebration of Brass gathering.

Start with a concise introduction to the museum’s focus on Brass Era vehicles and their social and technological context.

Look out for:

• Restored and unrestored Brass Era cars and related artifacts highlighting early automotive design.

• Rotating displays and recent acquisition announcements (museum posts collection news online).

• The temporary Steam Barn exhibition space on the Gilmore campus rather than a standalone building.

• Events and gatherings such as the annual Celebration of Brass held at Gilmore.

Best way to experience it: Visit as part of a trip to the Gilmore Car Museum campus to see multiple specialty collections in one day; check the museum website or contact staff for current exhibit notes and event dates before you go.

• Located on the Gilmore Car Museum 90‑acre campus (Steam Barn temporary site).

• Public hours listed as Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (confirm before visiting).

• Contact: phone (269) 671‑5089 or info@museumofthehorselesscarriage.org for questions.

• Hosts the Celebration of Brass event; registration and dates posted on the museum site.