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Lane Motor Museum
★4.8(3,448 reviews)$Museum
🕑 1.5-2.5 hours👶 Best for ages 2-12. Toddlers and preschoolers love the indoor play area and coloring stations, while elementary-aged kids become fascinated by the unusual cars, microcars, and amphibious vehicles. Even teens with an interest in automotive design or engineering will find the collection compelling.🧡 Saved by 300+ families
About
Lane Motor Museum offers a refreshing twist on the typical car museum experience with over 500 unique and unusual vehicles from around the world that will fascinate both kids and adults. Beyond the impressive collection of quirky automobiles, the museum features a dedicated indoor play area where younger children can burn energy, plus coloring stations throughout to keep little hands busy when they need a break from vehicle viewing.
Highlights
- ✓Indoor climate-controlled play area perfect for toddlers and preschoolers
- ✓Over 500 rare and unusual vehicles including tiny microcars and amphibious cars
- ✓Free coloring stations throughout the museum with car-themed activity sheets
- ✓Interactive scavenger hunt activities available at the front desk
- ✓Wide, open aisles perfect for strollers and kids who need space to move
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit on a rainy day,this is one of Nashville's best indoor activities with climate-controlled comfort and plenty of space to roam
- 2.Don't miss the microcar collection on the lower level; kids are amazed by the tiny vehicles and love comparing sizes
- 3.Grab coloring sheets at the front desk early,they feature actual vehicles from the collection and make great free souvenirs
- 4.The play area is located near the front, so you can let younger kids play first or use it as a reward after exploring the museum
- 5.Ask staff about which vehicles you can actually sit in or touch,there are usually a few interactive opportunities that kids especially enjoy
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (Monday, Thursday, or Friday) around 10:00 AM opening time offer the quietest experience with plenty of space for kids to explore. Avoid Saturday afternoons when crowds peak, especially during rainy weekends when families flock indoors.
What to Know
Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-17 (under 6 free), with free on-site parking available. The museum is stroller-friendly with elevators to all levels, and while there's no café, you're welcome to bring snacks or visit nearby restaurants just minutes away.
Seasonal Notes
This is an ideal year-round destination, particularly valuable during Nashville's hot, humid summers or rainy days when outdoor activities aren't feasible. The museum is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so plan accordingly.
Nearby Eats
Head to Biscuit Love Gulch (5 minutes away) for kid-friendly Southern comfort food and famous biscuits, or try Gabby's Burgers & Fries (3 minutes away) for classic burgers and hand-cut fries that kids devour.
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