The Garage is one the newest museums in Kansas! Conveniently located in Salina, this museum is alsogreat for bringing kids of all ages. With hands-on driving simulators and interactive exhibits dedicated to Hot Wheels and Legos, it has become an ideal destination for traveling families!

Not far from the Garage in Salina is the Midest Dream Car Collection located in Manhattan, which is only about an hour away. This automobile collection dates back to 1907, and the cars come from different categories, including classic, luxary, exotic, muscle, and, of course, racing! Go ahead and tour check out this 55,000 sq. ft. facility for a the ultimate car museum experience!

Located in the charming little town of Chapman, the Kansas Auto Racing Museum is an excellent place for those who appreciate motorsports. The museum does a fantastic job digging into the history of auto racing in the state, from prominent racers to showcasing classic racecars. Conveniently located just a half mile off the I-70 exit to Chapman, the museum is also open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 8 to 5 p.m.

Another place that honors the greatness of racing is the Belleville High Banks Hall of Fame. This is where you'll learn just how some of the most accomplished racecar drivers got their start in dirt track racing. Some of these names include Jeff Gordon and native Kansan, Clint Bowyer.

Another "undiscovered gem" for car and motorcylcle lovers is the Kansas Motorcylce Museum located in Marquette, KS. Marquette, like the city of Chaplin, is a small town just outside of Salina, which means you can easily fulfill your goal to visit all of these museums in a single weekend. Did we mention that this Museum is open 7-days a week?

Venture to the far Northwest corner of Kansas and you have to visit the St. Francis Motorcylce Museum. Not only does this smaller town punch above its weight, it also is within close proximity to some of the best drives you can take in the state. After touring the museum, don't forget to drive the Land & Sky Scenic Byway and grab a peak of the amazing Arikaree Breaks!

Did you think you could come to Kansas without some kind of reference to the Wizard of Oz? Indeed, even our motorcylce museums have found a way to incorporate one of the most popular movie titles into their name. The Twisted Oz Motorcycle Museum is yet another must-see museum in Kansas. You can find it in Augusta, just a few miles east of the state's largest city, Wichita! 

The Kansas City Automotive Museum is on the "Kansas Side" of the KC Metro, specifically, in the city of Olathe. This epic collection has everything from racing vehicles to some of the first vehicles that hit the road in the early 20th century. Don't forget to check this place out the next time your near Kansas City!

Who knew that cars and art could go together? Well, in this rural county in Kansas, they do! The Graham County Auto & Art Museum is one of the newer museums in Kansas, having opened in 2021. While less than 5 years old, this extremely popular museum is also hosting car shows in the local area. Be sure to visit their Facebook page to see when the next event is coming!

Head on over to Chanute to explore Howard's Toys for Big Boys. This collection showcases classic & antique car memorabilia from the early-mid 20th century. This is a must-see museum in Southeast Kansas

While this is not technically a "car museum," the memorabilia is still something you have to see! The "Cars on the Route" is a roadside attraction on the Historic Route 66 Byway! You'll find real vehicles that inspired characters in the Pixar movie Cars.