Please Note: We will be CLOSED Saturday, April 13 and Saturday, April 20th for the Capital City Film Festival.

The REOTM is excited to be a host site for the Capital City Film Festival, the annual festival showcases an eclectic mix of independent films, live music, interactive media, and more in Michigan’s capital city. For more information, visit https://capitalcityfilmfest.com/

Hoods Up!
Date: Saturday- May 4, 2024
Location: R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, 240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48993
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
If you’ve ever wanted to peek under the hood, this day is for you! We’ll have hoods up on almost of all our vehicles and we’ll have all sorts of engines on view from our 5 hp 1901 Curved Dash Olds to a 455 cu engine found in the 1969 Hurst/Olds. Docents will also be on hand to give you the scoop on our vehicles. Regular admission prices apply.

Lecture Series – “Mascots in Motion: Images and Stories of Automotive Aesthetics with Steve Purdy”
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Writer, photographer, and historian Steve Purdy has been shooting and writing about the details of classic and collector cars for more than 40 years. His interest has always been piqued by mascots, hood ornaments and other small design details. Join us as he shares tales and photographs from his new book, “Mascots in Motion: Images and Stories of Automotive Aesthetics”

31^st Annual Car Capital Auto Show
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: Open to the Public from 10- 3 pm
Pre-registration for the Car Capital Auto Show is now open! Your $25 pre-registration fee will go directly to supporting the operations of the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. The show is limited to 225 vehicles and takes place on the museum’s grounds. For more information, please go to http://tinyurl.com/capitalcar

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.