Performance Car Gallery Expansion and Education & Engagement Center

Join us on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. as the Gilmore Car Museum celebrates the groundbreaking of two exciting new projects: the Performance Car Exhibit Expansion and the Education & Engagement Center.

This milestone event will feature remarks from museum leadership, ceremonial photo opportunities, and a look ahead at how these transformative additions will enhance automotive education, community engagement, and the visitor experience for generations to come.

The Gilmore Car Museum gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Margaret Dunning Foundation, The Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation, The Dorothy U. Dalton Foundation, and The Suzanne Parish Foundation, whose contributions have helped make these projects possible.

Members, media, supporters, partners, and the public are welcome to attend this milestone event.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

: No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.

Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
: Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.

George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
: Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.

Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
: Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.

Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
: Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
: Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
: No. Use of golf carts without prior permission from the Gilmore Car Museum is prohibited.
: No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.