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3 Car Museums in Minnesota

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Many visitors to Minnesota head to Minneapolis or St. Paul, but the North Star State is dotted with unique and interesting towns beyond the Twin Cities. If you’re a car nut traveling through Minnesota, check out these three fun and interesting car museums.

Spomer Classics

Spomer Classics
Spomer Classics
Photo: Jerry Huddleston

Located in Worthington, Spomer Classics is a museum dedicated to automobile memorabilia, classic cars, and porcelain/neon dealership signs. Classic cars on display include a vintage Chevy Bel Air convertible, which is a big hit with visitors. The owner, Marv, is a fountain of knowledge about all cars on display, so if you’re interested in unique backstories this is a great museum to visit.

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Veit Automotive Foundation Educational Museum

Veit Automotive Foundation Museum
Veit Automotive Foundation Museum
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen

The Veit Automotive Foundation Educational Museum in Buffalo is home to a collection of vintage gasoline pumps and classic cars. The museum splits its vehicle collection into different rooms by brand, so you can choose to visit the Chevy room, the Ford room, the Deusenberg room, or the specialty car room. Vehicles on display include a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette​, a 1933 Model 77 Willys Roadster, and a 1923 Ford Model T.

The Shed

Head to The Shed in Warroad to see a large collection of classic American vehicles, ranging in age from 1926 to 1975. The collection includes a 1937 Cadillac Phaeton, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, a 1969 Chevy Camaro ZL1, and a 1970 Buick GS Skylark. The museum is affiliated with the North Country Cruisers, a car club that hosts an annual car show in Warroad for automotive enthusiasts. The Shed is open by appointment, so make sure you plan your trip in advance.

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