Model A Ford Museum - Gilmore — Attraction in Barry Township

The Model A Ford Museum at the Gilmore Car Museum is a gem of American automotive history and a must-see for any car enthusiast. As the largest public museum dedicated to the iconic Ford Model A, it offers a beautifully curated collection that captures the spirit of the late 1920s and early ‘30s. The attention to detail is extraordinary—from meticulously restored vehicles to authentic period displays that transport you back to the era of Henry Ford’s bold innovation. You’ll see rare models, factory cutaways, and historical artifacts that tell the story of how the Model A transformed transportation and American life. The building itself is a replica of a vintage Ford dealership, enhancing the immersive experience. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of early Fords or simply curious about automotive history, this museum delivers a thoughtful, engaging, and unforgettable visit. A national treasure tucked into the heart...

The Model A Ford Museum at the Gilmore Car Museum has the right idea in it's diverse Model A cars that has become an American icon. However, our experience here wasn't very good. Not because of the cars, or the museum layout, or even Gilmore. But because of the dreaded penny press. Me and the fam brought a slew of pennies and quarters to press for souvenirs, however, the press was jammed. We called Gilmore who said, they would notify the Ford Museum to send a guy over to fix it. So we waited a half hour for the guy to show up - who finally did. We told him our issue and said he'd be back to fix it. We waited another half hour, he never showed. We tracked him down and he was strolling around doing absolutely nothing! We left. With a campus that has 7 independent museums, we had no time to play games. Gilmore was very kind and courteous to our needs, but the Model A Ford...

What an amazing and wonderful museum. You should definitely come check it out and plan on spending 5-8 hours here. The collections are fantastic and the cars they have are from all sorts of makes and all years, some new ish ones too! It's probably the largest collection I've ever seen in a museum and it rival the Macpherson museum in LA any day. There are cars here for all tastes and even interactive cars and such for kids!!! It's an amazing museum that deserves you come check it out. You will definitely not be...