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Museum of American Speed

in Lincoln, Nebraska

Plan Your Visit

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The Museum is located across the parking lot from Speedway Motors at 340 Victory Lane, Lincoln, NE.  Look for the building pictured at the left.

Hours : The Museum is open year round to the public for guided tours as follows :
     May--September -- Daily Tours Monday to Friday, beginning promptly at 2 PM.
     October--April     -- Friday Tours Only beginning promptly at 2 PM. 
     We are Closed weekends and holidays.
     Admission is $10.

The guided walking tour is about two hours in length
We recommend visitors arrive at least 10 minutes early.
A wheelchair is available for our visitors upon request.
The Museum is not appropriate for Kids. It has been designed for Automotive Enthusiasts.
Cameras are permitted.
Directions : The Museum of American speed is located at 340 Victory Lane in Lincoln, NE, adjacent to Speedway Motors.
Coming W on I-80
Coming E on I-80
Coming on Highway 2 from Kansas City
Coming on US77 from the South
Coming on US77 from the North
Our Address for Mapquest or similar website tools
Click here for Customized Directions

Special Events :
The Museum is available for special club, group or company events.
Contact the museum at
events@museumofamericanspeed.com

 

Detailed Directions

Coming from the west on I-80:
1. Exit to West “O” street at exit 396.
2. The stoplight is at West “O” street.
3. Turn left (East) 2.2 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
4. Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
5. Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street)
6. Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Smith Collection at the west end of the white and gray building on your left. 


Coming from the east on I-80:
1. Driving westbound, Exit 397
2. Follow the ramp to the first, unmarked exit to the right off the ramp. The stoplight is at West “O” street.
3. Turn left (East) on 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
4. Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
5. Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
6. Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Smith Collection at the west end of the white and gray building on your left.

Coming from Kansas City via Highway 2:
beginning @ NE-2 @ 87th Street stoplight, (Lincoln Walmart is on right/north)

1. NE-2 (West & North), 7.1 mi.
2. Keep straight (North) onto South 10th Street for 2.0 mi
3. Turn left (West) onto “O” Street for 1.0 mi.to Sun Valley Blvd.,/US-6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on left).
4. Turn right (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
5. Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
6. Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Smith Collection at the west end of the white and gray building on your left. 

(Alternate after November 11, 2007 bridge construction begins.)

1. NE-2 (West & North), 7.1 mi.
2. Turn left (West) on Van Dorn St. for 2.5 mi to US 77 (North).
3. Exit Van Dorn right (North) onto US 77 
4. North on US-77 for 2.0 mi to West “O” Street exit 
5. Take the West “O” Street exit
6. Turn right (East) 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
7. Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
8. Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
9. Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Smith Collection at the west end of the white and gray building on your left.

Directions via US-77 from the South:
1. North on US-77
2. Take the West “O” Street exit
3. Turn right (East) 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
4. Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
5. Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
6. Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Smith Collection at the west end of the white and gray building on your left.

Directions via US-77 from the North:
1. South on US-77 turn right (West); merge onto westbound I-80.
2. Driving westbound, Exit 397
3. Follow the ramp to the first, unmarked exit to the right off the ramp. The stoplight is at West “O” street.
4. Turn left (East) 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
5. Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
6. Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
7. Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Smith Collection at the west end of the white and gray building on your left.

To use Mapquest:
If you want to use Mapquest or a similar website to find exact directions from your location , then use this address... see below for our real address:
600 Oak Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68528

This will put you at our front door. Parking is available on the street or in either of the lots to the west.

(Please note : The Oak Creek Drive address is not our mailing address. It is only for use to find our location on Mapquest or Google maps)

Mail should be sent to :
Smith Collection Museum of American Speed
PO Box 81906
Lincoln, NE 68501-81906

Packages can be shipped to :
Smith Collection Museum of American Speed
c/o Speedway Motors
340 Victory Lane
Lincoln, NE 68528

The Website shows only a small sample of the thousands of collection items on display at the museum. The displays are constantly changing so when you have a chance come tour the Museum. You will be amazed and overwhelmed!

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