Past Events

High horsepower, extreme aerodynamics and rare design! Come inside and beat the heat with June's Featured Car Talk.

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Closing at 4 pm for a private event.

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.

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!

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!

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.

We will be open 10 am – 2 pm

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Veterans Day 10am - 2pm Free for all Service Personal

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.

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.

Featured Car Talk - Military Jeeps by Lowell May CSM (RET) November 21st @ 11am

Featured Car Talk - Military Jeeps by Lowell May CSM (RET) November 28th @ 11am

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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…

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.

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.

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!

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.

Closed for Easter April 4th