R. E. Olds Transportation Museum
The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is named for Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile and REO, and is located in Lansing, Michigan. A drive of 3.6 mi reaches Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. Weather is mildest over May to September, with 69–82°F highs.
A museum inside Lansing
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 50" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lansing
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum is inside Lansing, which has 12 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 77 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Capital Region (LAN) has airline service, about 4 miles from R. E. Olds Transportation Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
The weather near R. E. Olds Transportation Museum shifts through the year, as below.
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum
The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is named for Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile and REO, and is located in Lansing, Michigan. It is one of the top-rated automotive museums in the United States.
- Type
- Museum
- Opened
- 1981
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Towns to stay in near R. E. Olds Transportation Museum
The first towns with rooms are Lansing (12) and Delta Township (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From R. E. Olds Transportation Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | in town | — | 12 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 113,884 | $129K | D− |
| Delta Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 motel | 33,175 | $253K | — |
| East Lansing | 4 mi east | 5 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 49,355 | $271K | C+ |
| Meridian Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 10 10 hotels | 44,869 | $331K | C+ |
| DeWitt Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 9 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,516 | $276K | B |
| Lansing Township | 2 mi west | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 motels | 8,060 | $146K | D− |
| Windsor Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,197 | $237K | — |
| Alaiedon Township | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 5 5 hotels | 2,933 | $291K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair R. E. Olds Transportation Museum with these
These well-known places are within 63 miles.
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
14 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
42 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
60 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
2in town Zoo & aquariumPotter Park Zoo
53 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms62 mi MuseumMarvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
62 mi Theme parkAir ZooPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · Potter Park Zoo: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answers on R. E. Olds Transportation Museum
Is R. E. Olds Transportation Museum in Lansing?
Yes. It’s inside Lansing, MI.
When is the best time to visit R. E. Olds Transportation Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
How far is R. E. Olds Transportation Museum from Detroit?
About 77 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to R. E. Olds Transportation Museum?
Capital Region (LAN), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 50 miles.
Where should I stay near R. E. Olds Transportation Museum?
Lansing (in town, 12 places to stay), Delta Township (6 mi, 13 places to stay) and East Lansing (4 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local tips in Lansing
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