Graham Owners Club: A Day at Gilmore Museum

An occasional vintage car may drive by while you visit the Gilmore Museum.

Home of the Franklin Dealership.

The diner; serving up some good grub 11am to 4pm daily.

Several activities take place on the lavish grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum. A colorful line of Fords is seen here.

A perfect example of a Michigan style barn. The ramp at the left is used to move cars to the second floor.

Home of the Automotive Mascots Collection.

Historic Shell Gas Station.

The Gilmore Car Museum has a collection of over 200 vintage cars. It is located on 90 heavenly acres at Hickory Corners, a short drive from Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Pristine Michigan style barns and historic buildings house the entire collection. Not only are the grounds well groomed, the cars, buildings and displays are spotless and dust free. The museum began as a collection of 37 cars owned by businessman, Donald Gilmore of Kalamazoo. The Pierce-Arrow Museum, The Classic Car Club of America Museum, the Classics and Automotive Mascots collection, Cadillac-LaSalle Club museum are all here. The Automotive Heritage Center is under construction and is expected to open Fall of 2011. The Gnome-Mobile, History of Stock Car Racing, Vintage Motor Cycle Exhibit, Brass and Nickel Cars and the Tucker Historical Collection are featured there as well. The Gilmore Museum is open from May Day through Halloween.