Included in the topics for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week, Auto fitted in very nicely with a post that I had already prepared on a trip we did to Volo Auto Museum recently. Next to baseball, one of our grandson’s favorite things is cars (the Matchbox variety) so we thought he would enjoy this family-friendly museum in Volo.
One of the things that make this museum so interesting is that many of the cars on display are actually for sale. I remember once taking our older grandsons for a visit here and listening to the two of them planning how they could scrape enough money together to buy one. It’s good to dream big!
Of course, what makes many of these autos special is the fact that they have appeared in the movies or have been owned by famous celebrities.
I have to admit, I’m not a great auto expert as evidenced by the fact that on several occasions I’ve tried to climb into someone else’s car mistaking it for mine. Perhaps if I had one like the one above I wouldn’t get so confused. However, like many of my sex, I can’t resist the lure of a bit of sparkle and shine even if it is only the engine of a fantastically expensive motor car.
They’ve added a lot to the museum in the last few years, making it much more appealing to younger children, with many larger-than-life characters from the movies and a nice outdoor play area. They’ve also added several new collections such as vintage pedal cars, bikes, scooters, snow mobiles, amusement rides and jukeboxes.
With all this, a huge antiques mall and more importantly somewhere to grab some lunch, Volo makes a great day out and one that youngest grandson thoroughly enjoyed.
For more on Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge go to Week 4 Photo
Getting the Picture 
Very cool!
Thank you! I find it very difficult to get enthusiastic about looking at cars in general but these are a whole different story.
There are some really cool vintage cars here. 😀
Can’t wait to go back to get some more shots. The kids don’t have too much patience when it comes to standing around waiting for me to take pictures.
There are cars in your picture that I would like to buy too.
Yes, I rather fancied myself in the little green one. Cars back in the day had lots of character and were very distinctive unlike the autos today that all look the same to me.
I LOVE Volo! I visit with my folks a few times a year. It’s always so much fun!
I would probably spend more time at the antiques mall if I was there on my own but seeing the rest of the museum is fun too and certainly gives plenty of opportunities for picture-taking.