Stahls Motors and Music Experience — Attraction in Chesterfield Township

Lived in Michigan all my life. I moved 3 years ago and back visiting and made sure to stop to check this place out. WOW!!! I went on Tuesday. They have special days and times that they are open so check so you can plan your visit accordingly. And make sure to set aside a chunk of time because you will want to take your time to see everything. Think this is just cars. Nope they have an awesome collection of music automats such as player pianos but they have all types with accordions , violins and huge ones with what seemed to be an entire orchestra. In the beginning of your tour, you start in a room filled with them. Along with other antiques such as a few automated fortune tellers and antique games. The guide will play a few and explain what you're seeing and hearing. Pretty neat. Then in the main warehouse the huge ornate ones are set off randomly playing tunes from Phantom of the Opera, and Johnny Cash, U2, and much more. But then there's the cars. The cars are plenty and gorgeous. I found myself walking around 2-3 times because I didn't want to miss anything. I just loved seeing it all. And it was fun when I went because it was decorated for Halloween. Best thing is, it's free but you'll want to leave a donation. Definitely make the time to visit. It's fun for the...

My husband and I have been trying to get here for years and I am so glad we finally made it. You too need to get here, but don't wait years like we did. This museum is much more than an automotive museum. The first room you enter is filled with music machines. All of it is gorgeous just to look at and we were both surprised to hear that every piece works. We watched about seven pieces while we were there. It was so incredible, I could not imagine the automotive section could hold a candle. However, when you enter that portion of the museum and see the vast size of it, it is awe inspiring and even if you are not into cars (like us) you will still find it amazing. One thing that makes the museum so great are all of the docents. I have never seen so many in a museum and they are all incredibly knowledgeable. Anytime we looked at something and asked each other a question out loud, a docent was nearby to answer our question and provide even more insight on the piece and the museum as a whole. They were incredible. Another wonderful aspect of the museum is the huge theater organ that was played by a young man in the automotive area. It was really something to hear him play and hear what he had to say about the incredible instrument. This museum is a...

Since seeing a local tv station evening news story about Stahls a few years ago, I had been meaning to check it out. I never really prioritized going there, though, thinking that it would end up being another time when I would find myself thinking something akin to "I thought it would be bigger". Having finally visited it, I can now tell you that I WAS ABSOLUTELY WRONG!! THIS PLACE IS NOTHING LESS THAN AMAZING! This collection of automobiles is HUGE, and contains mint condition common, and rare cars from the very beginning of the auto industry through to more recent times. From a curved a dash Olds, to a Tucker, a rare turbine powered Chrysler, a '57 Chevy, a Nash, and many, vehicles from makers, the names of which, are mostly lost in history. And don't get me started on nostalgic paraphernalia! Also, while they accept donations, IT'S FREE! I nearly forgot to mention that they have a collection of antique mechanical music making machines, some of which are absolutely colossal! You, might go there for the cars, but you'll never forget the mechanical music contraptions! Prepare to have your sense of...