Volunteer Appreciation Day and Open House

Date: April 21, 2026

Time: 12:30pm-2pm (admission to the museum will be free between 12pm-2:30pm)

The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum (REOTM) is proud to announce its upcoming Volunteer Appreciation Open House. This event is dedicated to honoring the selfless individuals who donate their time and energy to support the preservation of Lansing’s automotive heritage. This program serves as both a “thank you” to current volunteers—who contributed over 900 hours in the past year—and an open invitation for community members interested in learning about future opportunities!

517 Lugnuts Admission
Date: May 17-May 24, 2026
Heading to a Lansing Lugnuts game? Don’t toss that ticket just yet! Bring your ticket stub to the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum and get half-price admission!

Friday and Saturday Public Tours
Date: Every Friday and Saturday
Time: 1:00 pm
Guided tours of the museum are now available every Friday and Saturday at 1 pm. There is no additional cost for the tour and there’s no need to RSVP. Simply show up a few minutes early to purchase your admission tickets! Tours are approximately 45 minutes long.

33rd Annual Car Capital Auto Show
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: Car Show Grounds Open 10 AM to 3 PM (free to attend)
Museum Open 10 AM to 5 PM (regular admission rates)
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum’s Car Capital Auto Show motors into Downtown Lansing to provide a premier auto show to the public. Thousands of spectators and 225 registered vehicles are anticipated for this year’s event. This year’s event will also include a special “Lansing’s Auto Revolution” section featuring vehicles produced pre-1940 by Durant, Oldsmobile, and REO Motor Car Company.