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April 2020
CLOSED
The safety of our Guests, Volunteers and Staff are of our utmost importance. In response to the growing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), MDCC will be closed until further notice. Our Management Team will continue to work normal business hours and can be reached at their respective emails and by office phone. To move forward with already booked Special Events and Group Tours is at the discretion of the Client. We will reach out and work with each Client that…
Find out more »June 2020
Featured Car Talk: Supercars
High horsepower, extreme aerodynamics and rare design! Come inside and beat the heat with June's Featured Car Talk.
Find out more »Father’s Day
We will be revving our engines for dads this Father's Day! Join us for a cruise at 11 am and then stop by the museum for popcorn, prizes and to hear a few engines make some noise. Discounted admission for all dads all day!
Find out more »July 2020
Cars and Coffee
Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car Talk: Continental
Featured Car Talk: Continental @ 11am Join us in July as we explore the backstory of this luxury car, just don't call it a Lincoln! Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Kids Studio
Test your MDCC knowledge! Take a trip around the exhibits in search of clues, signs and riddles then collect your prize at the finish line. This Kids Studio is geared toward children who are old enough to read or participants may need a little help from a parent. Regular museum admission applies. Saturday July 25th @ 10am - 2pm
Find out more »August 2020
Cars and Coffee
Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car: Buicks
Featured Car: Buicks @ 11am Check out this exceptional representation of 1950's modernization not to mention big Buick spaciousness and big Buick quality! Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Superbird Reveal & Reception
Come celebrate with us as we reveal the long-awaited Plymouth Superbird sculpture exhibit! Stop by from 5 pm to 8 pm to renew your membership, see the new sculpture exhibit and sample drinks and appetizers. Marysville artist, April Spicer, will also have several pieces on display including her new painting of our 1954 Ford Customline. This reception is for members only, memberships are available for purchase at the front desk.
Find out more »Kids Studio
Get in gear for the school year! Join us as we design and paint car pencil boxes and take a spin around the color wheel!
Find out more »September 2020
Cars and Coffee
Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car Talk: Pre WWI Auto Body Styles
Pull up a socially distanced chair and enjoy presenter Larry Schall's presentation on pre-war auto body styles. Featured Car Talks are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Kids Studio
Get your kicks on Route 66! Design and create your own Route 66 adventure map. Kids Studio is geared toward children 4-10 years of age, but all ages are welcome. Ten dollars per child will be charged for supplies. Activity is limited to the first 20 participants. Regular museum admission applies for parents to access the exhibit floor.
Find out more »MORGAN FAMILY LECTURE SERIES
Take a drive down America’s historic main street – Route 66! From the early travelers fleeing The Dust Bowl to it’s heyday of vacationers in the 1950’s Route 66 offers a snapshot of Americana and a history lesson on wheels. Join guest speaker Doug Meloan for our 2nd Morgan Family Lecture in the meeting room on the west side of the exhibit floor. Regular museum admission applies.
Find out more »Featured Car Talk: Pre War Auto Body Styles
Pull up a socially distanced chair and enjoy presenter Larry Schall's presentation on pre-war auto body styles. Featured Car Talks are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »October 2020
Cars and Coffee
Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car Talk: 1939 GMC Wrecker
Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Autumn Car Cruise
There's nothing better than a leisurely Sunday drive! Join us for an afternoon cruise to welcome cool, crisp air and colorful leaves. We will depart MDCC at 1 pm, all cars are welcome. The museum is open from 12-5pm.
Find out more »Family Trick or Treat Night
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Come enjoy a family-friendly, socially distanced night of Halloween fun in the Plaza West neighborhood. Start your treat trail at MDCC and snap a photo with our decorated cars, then trick or treat at businesses in our neighborhood with an orange balloon outside.
Find out more »November 2020
Sip and Service Session
Sip and Service Session: Basic Car Maintenance 6:30pm - 8pm Need a refresher on how to change a tire or jump start your car? Do you have a new driver in your household? Join us for a night of demonstrations and fun as we get back to basics.
Find out more »Coffee and Car-versation
When colder temps move in, we move the Cars & Coffee fun indoors! We'll be in the Lamborghini Lounge the first Saturday of each month. This informal gathering is a chance to catch up, talk about cars and huddle together for warmth. Hot coffee and donuts provided, museum admission required to access the show floor.
Find out more »Kids Studio
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to think outside the box! Create a custom design using car parts and non traditional materials. No paint brushes allowed! Kids Studio: Creative Compositions @ 10am.
Find out more »Guest Lecture
November marks Military Month at MDCC! In addition to our Featured Car Talk on Military Jeeps, we will also be welcoming Dr. Robert Smith, Director of Fort Riley Museums Complex, to speak on Nov 14th. Don't miss this special guest! Free for members, museum admission required for non-members.
Find out more »Featured Car Talk
Featured Car Talk - Military Jeeps by Lowell May CSM (RET) November 21st @ 11am
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Featured Car Talk - Military Jeeps by Lowell May CSM (RET) November 28th @ 11am
Find out more »December 2020
Cars and Coffee
Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car Talk: KSU Powercat SAE Team
Featured Car Talk: KSU Powercat SAE Team @ 11am Calling all Wildcat fans! December features Powercat Motorsports, K-state's Society of Automotive Engineers Formula Race Team. This team designs, manufactures and races a fully functional, open wheel, open cockpit race car. Join us to hear from these talented and hard-working students! Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Open Hood Sunday
OPEN HOOD SUNDAY! Calling all gearheads! Come check out what powers these icons up close. Once a month we host Open Hood Sunday and open select vehicle hoods during business hours. Regular museum admission applies.
Find out more »Open Hood Sunday
Mark your calendar for Open Hood Sunday! Master Technician, Nick Poell, opens select vehicle hoods during business hours. Don’t miss this up-close experience from 12 pm – 5 pm the last Sunday of each month.
Find out more »January 2021
Coffee & Car-versation
When colder temps move in, we move the Coffee & Car-versation fun indoors! We’ll be in the Lamborghini Lounge the first Saturday of each month. This informal gathering is a chance to catch up, talk about cars and huddle together for warmth. Hot coffee and donuts provided, museum admission required to access the show floor.
Find out more »Featured Car Talk
Kick off the New Year with MDCC! Join us for the first Featured Car Talk of 2021 and take a closer look at the '61 Morgan. Featured Car Talks are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Cars & Cops
Check out the vehicles used by RCPD to serve our community including the armored tactical vehicle. Officers and the K9 unit will be available to visit with the public. Free event, all are welcome!
Find out more »February 2021
Coffee & Car-versation
When colder temps move in, we move the Coffee & Car-versation fun indoors! We’ll be in the Lamborghini Lounge the first Saturday of each month. This informal gathering is a chance to catch up, talk about cars and huddle together for warmth. Hot coffee and donuts provided, museum admission required to access the show floor.
Find out more »Featured Car Talk
Discover the true meaning of DIY with these early trucks! Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free
Find out more »Kids Studio Craft
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the original Love Bug! This Kids Studio Craft will explore the beetles found in nature and the Volkswagen Beetle. Kids Studio is geared toward children 5-10 years of age, but all ages are welcome. Ten dollars per child will be charged for supplies. Activity is limited to the first 20 participants. One parent/guardian must remain present at MDCC but may view exhibits at no additional cost.
Find out more »Open Hood Sunday
OPEN HOOD SUNDAY! Calling all gearheads! Come check out what powers these icons up close. Once a month we host Open Hood Sunday and open select vehicle hoods during business hours. Regular museum admission applies.
Find out more »March 2021
Cars and Coffee
Deleted: Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car Talk
In 1970 only 287 of the Hemi powered Challengers were built! Join us as we hear owner, Fred Gilmore, share the story of this rare muscle car. Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Kids Studio
A creative breeze is blowing in Kids Studio! Get ready for the outdoor fun of spring and make your own custom wind chime. We will use car related parts such as keys, coils, bolts, and more and explore the Science of wind and weather! Kids Studio is geared toward children 5-10 years of age, but all ages are welcome. Ten dollars per child will be charged for supplies. Activity is limited to the first 20 participants. One parent/guardian must remain…
Find out more »Morgan Family Lecture: Antique Fuel Pumps
Take a trip down memory lane and explore antique fuel pumps with presenter Eric Artzer. The Morgan Family Lecture Series was named for the museum's founders, Ward and Brenda Morgan. These special lectures take place quarterly and explore a variety of topics. The cost is included with regular museum admission, members attend for free.
Find out more »Open Hood Sunday
OPEN HOOD SUNDAY! Calling all gearheads! Come check out what powers these icons up close. Once a month we host Open Hood Sunday and open select vehicle hoods during business hours. Regular museum admission applies.
Find out more »April 2021
Cars & Coffee
Nothing says Saturday morning like coffee and donuts. Bring your car or just yourself to this informal gathering the first Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts on us!
Find out more »Featured Car Talk
Travel back in time with Brian Strouts as he explores the pop culture icon that is the DeLorean. Featured Car Talks last approximately 30 minutes and are geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Regular museum admission applies while members attend for free.
Find out more »Celebration Saturday
Cue the confetti, MDCC is turning two years old! Get in on the celebration beginning at 2 pm with ride-along experiences, free cupcakes while supplies last, and a special kids exhibit activity all for only $2 admission
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