March 2025: Hoods Up! Engines on Display at Gilmore Car Museum
Explore the Evolution of Iconic Engines with Our Horsepower Engine Tours

This March, Gilmore Car Museum is raising the hoods on all vehicles, giving visitors an exclusive look at the engines that power classic and vintage cars. From 1960s big-block muscle engines to inline fours, vintage V8s, and early air-cooled engines, car enthusiasts will have the chance to admire and explore these mechanical masterpieces up close.

Hoods Up! Engines on Display

As part of your regular admission, guests can experience the excitement of seeing engines in action. Each display offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history and design of these iconic engines.

Horsepower Engine Tours

For an even deeper dive, don’t miss our Horsepower Engine Tours on select dates. These guided tours take you through specific exhibits showcasing the evolution of engines within renowned car brands. Perfect for gearheads and history buffs, these tours provide a comprehensive understanding of automotive engineering and the key innovations that have shaped the industry.

Tour Schedule

Wednesday, March 5: AMC Performance
Saturday, March 8: MOPAR and Pontiac Performance
Wednesday, March 12: Chevrolet and Pontiac Performance
Saturday, March 15: Ford and Shelby Performance

Horsepower Engine Tours start by the entrance to the main gallery at 1pm and are over before 3pm.

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. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.