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Olds created the principle of the assembly line in the automobile industry and founded two local automobile companies: Olds Motor Works (1897) and REO Motor Car Company (1904). The R.E. Olds Museum was incorporated in 1977 on the incentive of a study task force of the Greater Lansing Chamber of Commerce.
Features artifacts and documents tracing the history of area transportation from 1883 to the present. Antique vehicles and automotive memorabilia as well as aircraft, bicycles and carriages are displayed. Automobiles exhibited range from the first Oldsmobile, built in 1897 to the first 1966 Toronado off the line. Oldsmobile’s history is highlighted from 1880 to present day, with displays ...
- 240 Museum Drive, Lansing, 48933-1905, MI
- (517) 372-0529
This collection of cars and memorabilia is a tribute to the auto industry, courtesy of one of Lansing’s most prominent citizens, Ransom Eli Olds. The very first Oldsmobile, built in 1897, is on display along with antique REOs, Stars, automotive advertising, memorabilia and an exhibit dedicated to First-Responders. The gift shop has diverse auto-related items.
- 240 Museum Dr, Lansing, 48933, MI
- (517) 372-0529
The R.E. Olds Museum was incorporated in 1977 on the incentive of a study task force of the Greater Lansing Chamber of Commerce. After site selection and renovation, the Museum opened to the public on May 18, 1981 at its present location. The Museum is a nonprofit, educational organization governed by a Board of Trustees.
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum and its collection. The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, located in Lansing, Michigan, is named after Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile and REO. This museum is a tribute to his contributions to the automotive industry and showcases a diverse collection of vehicles and automobilia.
The R.E. Olds Museum is dedicated to Ransom Eli Olds, inventor, entrepreneur, and financier, and one of Lansing’s most notable automotive leaders. He created the principle of the assembly line in the automobile industry and founded two local automobile companies: Olds Motor Works (1897) and REO Motor Car Company (1904). The Museum exhibits a significant collection of automobiles, engines ...
Virtual Tour. Take your place in history…. Join the R. E. Olds Transportation Museum and help keep history rolling. Enjoy the benefits of membership and the pride of preserving automotive heritage, buy your membership today. (517) 372-0529. 240 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933. autos@reoldsmuseum.org. Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.
