Defined by Design Featuring GM Motorama Marvels from the Joe Bortz Collection Opens
Driving History Indoors This Winter
Defined by Design explores 120 years of automobile design, innovation, and American history, highlighted by a centerpiece exhibition of the GM Motorama Marvels from the Joe Bortz Collection. This capstone experience recreates the legendary 1950s GM Motorama, bringing together eight iconic Motorama “Dream Cars” under one roof for the first time.
Designed under the visionary leadership of Harley Earl, these experimental concept cars (1953–1964) showcase groundbreaking ideas in automotive styling, aerodynamics, materials, and technology that shaped the future of production vehicles. The exhibition captures a powerful era of optimism, creativity, and innovation in American automotive design.
Additional vehicles throughout the exhibition illustrate the evolution of automobile design, from the Brass Era through the 1960s, featuring classics such as a Duesenberg SJ, 1963 Corvette, Edsel Roadster, and more.
A special Motorama lecture with Richard Earl, Harley Earl’s grandson, takes place April 11 and is included with general admission.
FAQs
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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.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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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.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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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.
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No. Use of golf carts without prior permission from the Gilmore Car Museum is prohibited.
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No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.
