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R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

240 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933-1905
517-372-0422
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Ranked #7 of 14 attractions in Lansing
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: The very first Oldsmobile ever made along with an entire Oldsmobile collection are on display at the museum named after automotive pioneer Ransom Eli...... more » Owner description: The very first Oldsmobile ever made along with an entire Oldsmobile collection are on display at the museum named after automotive pioneer Ransom Eli Olds, who founded this make of car. « less
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michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

added space and displays, a fun tour thru the history of Oldsmobile with outstanding examples of beautiful cars. More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We saw this museum on a National TV show called American Pickers. We were planning a trip to this area and we love cars, so we included this museum in our itinerary. It was very interesting and informative. We enjoyed our visit. The cost is very reasonable, so you can afford to take the family. Not really recommended for younger... More

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Grand Blanc MI
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76 reviews 76 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Very informational with history that included other automotive companies. Smaller children present seemed to just wander looking at cars, but didn't seem to enjoy not being able to touch anything. I came with my adult children and they wanted to touch some things and had difficulty refraining. The temperature in the museum was very low. More

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E. Lansing
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

A great variety of historic cars, easy to examine. Nice exhibits. Located very close to the Capitol. Oldsmobile is a part of the history of Lansing, so check it out! More

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Holt, MI
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This place is a surprise! You walk through the history of lansing cars right up to the last olds to run off the assembly line! Not just cars either. It is a fantastic walk through. If the kids love cars its a must More

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Potterville, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Was fun and cool learned a lot!! Kids weren't as into it as I was! More

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