Lane Motor Museum Vault Tours

Ever wondered what happens to all those cars that don't fit on the museum floor? The Lane Motor Museum's vault tours give families a behind-the-scenes look at their massive collection. While the main exhibit showcases about 150 vehicles, the museum actually has over 550 cars and motorcycles in storage. These guided tours take you downstairs to explore many of the hidden gems, giving you a fuller picture of their impressive European automobile collection. Each tour runs about 45 minutes and includes plenty of opportunities to snap photos of the vehicles you discover. Tours run on most weekend days at two different times, so you can choose what works best for your schedule. The cost is an additional $10 per person on top of regular museum admission, with a maximum of 30 people per tour. Just plan to arrive a few minutes early, since tours start right on time. Fair warning: getting to the vault involves a steep staircase, though the museum staff can arrange an alternate entrance if stairs aren't accessible for your family. Since spots fill up on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations, it's worth asking about availability when you arrive.