Gilmore Car Museum

About Gilmore Car Museum

Vintage car collection & historic diner. Sprawling museum home to 400 cars & motorcycles, plus a restored 1941 diner still serving pecan pie. The museum features eight legendary Motorama vehicles from the Joe Bortz Collection, with a new exhibit 'GM Motorama Marvels' opening in April 2026. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 5,020 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💬Plan for multiple visits or allow 4+ hours minimum — the museum spans multiple buildings across a vast area with 435 vehicles. Reviewers recommend returning specifically to explore buildings not visited on the first trip, so prioritize which manufacturer buildings (Ford, Chrysler, LaSalle, etc.) interest you most.
• 🕐Visit during summer months (May-September) to access seasonal attractions: vintage chauffeured rides, the old-fashioned diner, and additional buildings that aren't open in winter. Winter visitors can enjoy the special holiday light drive-through experience instead.
• 💡Book the Model T Driving Experience in advance — the 2026 schedule is live and this hands-on three-mile guided ride is a unique interactive highlight that shouldn't be missed. Available year-round with scheduled times.
• 💡Make the museum a seasonal tradition or multi-visit destination rather than expecting to see everything in one day. Reviewers mention returning annually and planning return visits for thorough exploration, indicating the collection justifies repeated visits.
• 💡Check the events calendar for special seasonal events like Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins (May-October), car shows, and the new GM Motorama Marvels exhibit opening April 2026 — these provide different experiences than regular museum visits.