Car museums in the Kalamazoo area?...

[cjshaker]

My cousin and I are always looking for things to do on bike trips. He was told that there are several car museums in the Kalamazoo, MI area, which would make for a nice ride for us. Does anyone in the area have comments on where, or which ones to go to?

[Katz427]

The Gilmore auto museums are just north of Kalamazoo, could keep you occupied for a couple days.

[blykins]

How far is Kalamazoo from Detroit?

Several years ago I went and picked up a 289 engine core from Barry, took the family, and we went to the Henry Ford museum.  Car stuff galore, plus some *really* cool historical stuff, such as the car that Kennedy was shot in, the chair that Lincoln was shot in, the Rosa Parks bus, etc. 

[cjshaker]

Thanks, Katz. Did some looking up and there's no shortage of them in that small area, that's for sure!

Brent, Kalamazoo is on the same plane as Detroit, just 2 hours west. The Henry Ford Museum is most definitely a great museum, as is Greenfield Village (yes, technically not a museum). If anyone is interested in history, I highly recommend them both. If you like flatheads, I also highly recommend the Early Ford V8 Museum just outside of Auburn, Indiana. There's some really cool stuff there.

[Lowrider]

Gilmore car museum in Hickory Corners MI. Short ride from Kzoo in the country. You won't be disappointed

[wayne]

If you go to Auburn check out the auburn cord and national  truck museums

[Barry_R]

The Gilmore deal and the Kalamazoo Air Museum are good targets

[cjshaker]

Air Museum? Hmm, I had not heard about that one. I'll definitely have to check it out. Thanks, Barry.

[machoneman]

Air Museum? Hmm, I had not heard about that one. I'll definitely have to check it out. Thanks, Barry.

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Yep, the Air Museum is top notch for sure. Being Summer, some planes may be out on maneuvers (air shows!) nationally. Well worth a stop.

[Hemi Joel]

Don't miss the Gilmore no matter what. It is SO much more that you would ever expect.