Now in its 44th year, the Volo Auto Museum and Antique Malls draw international attention to the beautiful country village of Volo, Illinois. Chicago Magazine lists the museum as one of its top "101 Things To Do."

The 30-acre theme park is known worldwide for its multi-million dollar collection of nearly 300 antique and famous cars, which it displays year round in five climate-controlled showrooms.

The museum is the proud home of one of the largest collections of legendary vehicles from America's favorite films and television shows, including Stephen King's Christine, the General Lee, K.I.T.T., Eleanor from "Gone in 60 Seconds," Vin Diesel's RX-7 from "The Fast and The Furious," and many more.

Auto enthusiasts of all ages love the museum's playful children's exhibit featuring exciting cars such as the Batmobile from the original television series, the "Back to the Future" DeLorean, Grandpa Munster's Dragula, the Scooby Doo display and many more. The little ones especially delight in piloting the museum's collection of antique kiddie rides.

An 1848 barn is the entrance to three large antique malls with 350 dealers displaying their unique finds. A mercantile mall houses a broad array of gifts and the Midwest's largest selection of die cast automobiles. The all new Strawmarket mall features the beautiful creations of many local artist and crafters. Click Here for more information on the Strawmarket.

At its 1950s food court, the museum sells fresh baked gourmet pizzas, delicious deli-subs, hot dogs, nachos, fresh baked warm cookies and other treats. The museum's gift shop features hard-to-find 50s and 60s memorabilia, including reference and car books, signs, posters, clocks, and clothing.

The museum's armed forces adventure will blow you away. Opening this Thanksgiving weekend, The Combat Zone features action-packed battle scenes, heart-pounding sound effects and awesome military weaponry and vehicles. See a German half-track parade through the streets of a French villiage, an American Tank patrol the jungles of Vietnam and many other realistic battle scenes. It's going to be a real blast.

The museum's grounds are dotted with shade trees and flower gardens that change with the seasons, a winding brick pathway and bubbling fountains. Benches located throughout the park provide rest stops for weary guests. The museum provides on-site parking and free camping.

The museum hosts about 25 annual car shows and several charity events. Each year police lead a cruise of several hundred classic automobiles from Antioch and Mt. Prospect to a "Toys For Tots" drop-off at the museum. Upcoming events include a raffle of the museum's 1964 Mustang convertible to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7.95 for adults, $5.95 for seniors, veterans with Veterans Universal Access ID and active personnel with military ID, $3.95 for children 6-13, free for any kid under 6 and military personnel in uniform. Special group rates are available. The museum receives approximately 500,000 visitors each year.

The museum is located about 50 miles north of Chicago, 50 miles east of Rockford and 50 miles southwest of Milwaukee, ? mile west on Route 12 on Highway 120, 13 miles west of I-94 in Volo, Illinois.

Greg Grams is the museum's founder and director.

Hours of Operation

Open daily:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
...except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Admission

$7.95 for adults
$5.95 for seniors, veterans with Veterans Universal
Access ID and active personnel with military ID,
$3.95 for children 6-13
Free for any kid under 6 and military personnel in uniform.
Special group rates are available.

Map

The Volo Auto Museum