Hours
The Smith Collection Museum of American Speed offers guided tours at specific times, so please plan your visit accordingly.
May - September:
Daily tours offered Monday-Friday at 2 p.m.
October - April:
Weekly tours on Fridays at 2 p.m.
Tours last approximately 2 hours. Admission for all tours is $10/person. Free Museum tour with proof of purchase from Speedway Motors. The museum is also available for special club, group and company events. Please call 402.323.3166 to inquire about special group events.
We recommend visitors arrive at least 10 minutes early. A wheelchair is available for our visitors upon request. The Museum is not appropriate for young children. It has been designed for Automotive Enthusiasts. Cameras are permitted.
The Museum is located across the parking lot from Speedway Motors at 599 Oak Creek Drive, Lincoln, NE. Look for the building pictured at the right.
Directions
The Museum of American speed is located at 599 Oak Creek Drive in Lincoln, NE, adjacent to Speedway Motors.
Detailed Directions
Coming from the west on I-80:
- Exit to West “O” street at exit 396.
- The stoplight is at West “O” street.
- Turn left (East) 2.2 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
- Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
- Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street)
- Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Museum of American Speed at the west end of the gray over white building on your left.
Coming from the east on I-80
- Driving westbound, Exit 397
- Follow the ramp to the first, unmarked exit to the right off the ramp. The stoplight is at West “O” street.
- Turn left (East) onto West "O" St, go 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
- Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
- Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
- Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Museum of American Speed at the west end of the gray over white building on your left.
Coming from Kansas City
beginning @ NE-2 @ 87th Street stoplight, (Lincoln Walmart is on right/north)
- NE-2 (West & North), 7.1 mi.
- Keep straight (North) onto South 10th Street for 2.0 mi
- Turn left (West) onto “O” Street for 1.0 mi.to Sun Valley Blvd.,/US-6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on left).
- Turn right (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
- Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
- Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Museum of American Speed at the west end of the gray over white building on your left.
Directions via US-77 from the South
- North on US-77
- Take the West “O” Street exit
- Turn right (East) 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
- Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
- Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
- Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Museum of American Speed at the west end of the gray over white building on your left.
Directions via US-77 from the North
- South on US-77 turn right (West); merge onto westbound I-80.
- Driving westbound, Exit 397
- Follow the ramp to the first, unmarked exit to the right off the ramp. The stoplight is at West “O” street.
- Turn left (East) 1.5 mi to Sun Valley Blvd., US Rte. 6 (MacDonald’s/U-Stop on right).
- Turn left (North) 0.3 mi to Westgate Blvd. (traffic light).
- Turn left (west) 0.1 mi; to Oak Creek Blvd. (first street).
- Turn left on Oak Creek Blvd. 50 yards to the entrance to The Museum of American Speed at the west end of the gray over white building on your left.
If you want to use Mapquest or a similar website to find exact directions from your location, then use this address.
599 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 of Mapquest)
Museum of American Speed
599 Oak Creek Drive
Lincoln, NE 68528
The perfect destination
or side trip for any car enthusiast.
Just minutes from
Interstate 80.
Huge parking area to easily and safely park your RV.
Wide variety of nearby lodging, restaurants & shopping.