THE Midwest is dotted with automotive museums, from exhibits of antique cars to midget and sprint racecars to famous cars from television and the movies to the car that was victorious in the first Indianapolis 500. Here is a list of automotive museums in several Midwest states.
Illinois
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY Exhibits depict developments in transportation, including more than 30 automobiles. Open daily. Admission fee. 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60637. (773) 684-1414. msichicago.org
HARTUNG'S AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM A private museum with more than 100 antique autos, trucks, tractors and motorcycles, many unrestored. Call first. Donation requested. 3623 West Lake Avenue, Glenview, Ill. 60025. (847) 724-4354. hartungsmuseum.com
WHEELS O'TIME MUSEUM Fifty-five collectors show their wares, including many cars. Open Wednesday through Sunday, May to October, noon to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 11923 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, Ill. 61612. (309) 243-9020. wheelsotime.org
VOLO ANTIQUE AUTO MUSEUM This 30-acre museum features a collection of nearly 300 antique and famous cars like the original Batmobile from the TV show "Batman" and the Ecto 1 from "Ghostbusters." Open daily except Monday. Admission fee. 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo, Ill. 60073. (815) 385-3644. volocars.com
Indiana
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM More than 100 vehicles housed in the Art Deco factory headquarters of the Auburn Automobile Company, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 1600 South Wayne Street, Auburn, Ind. 46706. (260) 925-1444. acdmuseum.org
NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES. This collection is in the former Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automotive Facility, a National Historic Landmark. Displays focus on post-World War II-era cars and trucks, but include 1908 high-wheelers. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place, Auburn, Ind. 46706. (260) 925-9100. natmus.com
THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND MOTOR HOME HALL OF FAME The RV/MH Heritage Foundation's hall of fame honoring pioneers and leaders of the industry. Open daily except Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, Ind. 46514. (800) 378-8694. rv-mh-hall-of-fame.org
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM On the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the collection includes the Marmon Wasp that won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 and the Duesenberg No. 12 Murphy Special, the only car to win both the French Grand Prix at Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. There are also displays on timing and scoring the Indy 500. Tours of the track are also offered. Open daily. Admission fee. 4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis. 46222. (317) 484-6784. indianapolismotorspeedway.com
THE ELWOOD HAYNES MUSEUM Elwood Haynes is credited with developing the first commercially built automobile. This museum in his former home showcases his inventions and possessions. Open daily. Donations accepted. Call for hours. 1915 South Webster Street, Kokomo, Ind. 46902. (765) 456-7500.
CITY OF FIRSTS AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE MUSEUM Kokomo's automotive heritage shown through 100 antique and classic vehicles. Open daily except Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission fee. 1500 North Reed Road, Kokomo, Ind. 46902. (765) 454-9999.
THE STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM The old Studebaker Corporation's private collection, which originated in the 1890s, including vehicles and archives. Open daily. Admission fee. 201 South Chapin Street, South Bend, Ind. 46601. (574) 235-9714. studebakermuseum.org
Iowa
NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME
Displays of 30 or so restored sprint cars, a few midget cars and occasionally, an Indy car. Open daily April through September, Monday through Saturday the rest of the year. Admission fee. 1 Sprint Capital Place, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138. (641) 842-6176. sprintcarhof.com
Kansas
HIGHBANKS HALL OF FAME NATIONAL MIDGET AUTO RACING MUSEUM In the heart of north-central Kansas, a tribute to famous midget car tracks and racing legends. Open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Admission fee. 1204 H Street, Belleville, Kan. 66935. (785) 527-2526. highbanks-museum.org
WALTER P. CHRYSLER BOYHOOD HOME AND MUSEUM This modest, one-story home was one of three in Ellis, Kansas, where automotive industry leader Walter Chrysler spent his boyhood, from 1878 to 1900. Open limited hours Tuesday through Sunday. Admission fee. 102 W. 10th Street, Ellis, Kan., 67637. (785) 726-3636. kansastravel.org/walterpchrysler.htm
Minnesota
ELLINGSON CAR MUSEUM About 100 cars, trucks and motorcycles from the early 1920s through the muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. Attached to a 1950's-era ice cream parlor. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 20950 Rogers Drive, Rogers, Minn. 55374. (763) 428-7337. ellingsoncarmuseum.com
Missouri
AUTO WORLD CAR MUSEUM & KINGDOM EXPO About 70 cars bought and restored by Bill and Marge Backer over 44 years. Open daily April through December, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee. 200 Peacock Drive, Fulton, Mo. 65251. (573) 642-2080. autoworldmuseum.com
DOC'S MUSEUM Antique and classic cars and tractors. Open daily except Thursdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission fee. 301 Second Street, Jamesport, Mo. 64648. (660) 684-6020. grm.net/~plazma/
MEMORYVILLE U.S.A. AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR An antique auto museum and restoration shop, with restorations like John Wayne's 1917 Federal truck. Open daily. Admission fee. 2220 North Bishop Avenue, Rolla, Mo. 65401. (573) 364-1810. memoryvilleusa.com
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT The Earl C. Lindburg Automotive Center features an exhibit entitled "It's an Automobile Life: Car Culture in St. Louis and Beyond." Open daily May through August, every day except Monday the rest of the year. Admission fee. 3015 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis 63122. (314) 965-7998. museumoftransport.org
Nebraska
HASTINGS MUSEUM Vehicles from the 20th century including a 1900 Brougham that was used by the orator and statesman William Jennings Bryan. Open daily. Admission fee. 1330 North Burlington Avenue, Hastings, Neb. 68901 (800) 508-4629. hastingsmuseum.org/exhibitions/cars.htm
STUHR MUSEUM OF THE PRAIRIE PIONEER An antique farm machinery and auto exhibit, featuring 200 pieces. Open daily. Admission fee. 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, Neb. 68801. (308) 385-5316. stuhrmuseum.org
South Dakota
PIONEER AUTO SHOW About 250 cars, motorcycles and tractors spanning the last century. Open daily. Admission fee. Interstate 90 and US 83, Murdo, S.D. 57559. (605) 669-2691. pioneerautoshow.com
TELSTAR MUSTANG-SHELBY-COBRA MUSEUM Many restored Mustang, Shelby and Cobra cars. By appointment. Admission fee. 1300 South Kimball Street, Mitchell, S.D. 57031. (605) 996-6550. telstarmotors.com
Wisconsin
WISCONSIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM. Cars built in Wisconsin, like the Kissel and the Nash, plus 90 other rarities like REOs and Pierce-Arrows. Open daily from May 1 to Sept. 30. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct 1 to April 30. Admission fee. 147 North Rural Street, Hartford, Wis. 53027. (262) 673-7999. wisconsinautomuseum.com