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Hours & Admission

Museum Hours (EST)

Our hours change seasonally and may not impact car shows, Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins, or other miscellaneous events.

  • April–November
    Monday–Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
    Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • December–March
    Daily: 10:00am to 5:00pm

* During the Winter season (December 1 - March 31) some outer buildings close - Carriage House, Campania Barn, Pedal Car Barn, Motorcycle Gallery, and Pierce-Arrow Museum.

  • Museum Administrative Offices
  • Monday–Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Holiday Closures
    New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas

Admission Rates ($2 off per ticket January – March)

Admission includes access to shows and all museum buildings and exhibits. Parking is free.

  • Adults / Seniors: $20
  • Veterans (Must present ID. Sold onsite only.): $18
  • Youth (ages 11–17): $12
  • Children (10 and under): FREE
  • Active Military (must present ID): FREE
  • Adult Consecutive Two-Day Pass $36
  • Youth Consecutive Two-Day Pass $20


Campus Layout

Our historic 90-acre campus features numerous outbuildings. During the summer season (April through November) all buildings are open. During the winter season (December through March) several buildings close. Please refer to the map to see what buildings are open or closed during either season.


Car Shows

Car Show Schedule

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Membership

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The museum offers several different options to suit your needs whether that's for one person or an entire family.


Museum Accessibility

The museum is handicap accessible, including two personal elevators allowing access to second floors. A limited number of wheelchairs (free) and mobility scooters ($30 for the day) are available for those who may need assistance. Please ask one of our museum store attendants upon your arrival for assistance.


Special Group & Car Club Rates

Group rates are available for groups and car clubs of 20 adults or more and must be pre-scheduled. To receive the group rate, the group’s coordinator must pay using one form of payment for the entire group ahead of arrival. Group visits can be arranged through our Events Department by calling (269) 671-5089, ext. 12 or emailing events@gilmorecarmuseum.org.


K-12 Education Field Trip Groups

K-12 Educational Field Trip Groups visit the Gilmore Car Museum for free when they contact our Education Department. One adult chaperone for every six students is mandatory for all K-12 groups. School group tours can be arranged through the Education Department at (269) 671-5089, ext. 21 or by emailing education@gilmorecarmuseum.org.

Photo shoots are permitted at the museum, but regular admission rates will apply for all members in your party.


  • The Historic Campus, outer galleries, and exhibits are only open during the Summer Season.
  • The Automotive Heritage Center and immediate, connecting galleries are open all year around.
  • The museum is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.