Gilmore Car Museum
 

I will be going to Middleville Michigan to do some family tree research, I see the Gilmore museum is close by, how much time should a guy allow to see it? A few hours? a whole day? Have my mail forwarded? Thanks, Clyde

Re: Gilmore Car Museum
 

You could easily spend the day.

Re: Gilmore Car Museum
 

What time of year would you be going? Weekdays or weekend?

You would need a minimum of 4 hours and could spend all day. The grounds only take second place to the cars.

Check the website for weekend activities.

Re: Gilmore Car Museum
 

I'm thinking Tuesday, it is supposed to be great weather, no weekend traffic, just the speed bump I call Chicago. Thanks for the replies, I've checked their web site and I thought I'd get some advice from people that have been there. Thanks again, Clyde

Re: Gilmore Car Museum
 

They have a diner on the grounds so you don't have to leave when hungry. Decent food......... Gar Williams

Re: Gilmore Car Museum
 

I think you would feel like it was worth your while if you could spend half a day, but if you REALLY like cars, a full could be spent. You will be impressed. Be aware that there's some Model A's but the new Model A museum is not up and running yet. There's also nice library coming along, in case you want to do any car research.

The diner is nice--a reasonably authentic rennovation of an actual imported diner. However, only stuff that can be heated without a flame is available. Good hot dogs and pie. There's more of a traditional restaurant down the road a mile or so in downtown Hickory Corners (!).

There's also an old-timey gas station restored. Ross's car is parked in front of it in his little avatar picture.

Steve

Re: Gilmore Car Museum
 

If I heard right it is the premier auto museum that is open to the public. It's also a "teaching" museum and IIRC on Tues and Thurs. afternoons they have classes for "at risk" high school students. If you could see what they're doing you'd be impressed.