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2026 Car Shows-Porsche Only Cars & Coffee

Last year, the Porsche Show brought rain with it, but we’re looking forward to a beautiful day of Porsche’s this year! Regular Museum admission is required. For full details, please visit our Car Show page.

National Museum of Transportation to Host All-Porsche Car Show

Kirkwood, MO — The National Museum of Transportation invites car enthusiasts and the general public to attend a special All-Porsche Car Show on Sunday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Celebrating the timeless appeal of Porsche, the event will showcase a stunning lineup of vehicles known for their classic design, high performance, and engineering excellence. Visitors will have the opportunity to view these iconic automobiles up close and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a unique museum setting.

Whether you’re a longtime Porsche fan or simply appreciate exceptional automotive craftsmanship, this event offers a memorable experience for all ages.

The All-Porsche Car Show is included with regular Museum admission, making it an accessible and exciting addition to a visit.

Located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood, MO, the National Museum of Transportation has been recognized as one of the Top Five Outdoor Museums in the nation for two consecutive years in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Poll.

For more information about the Museum and upcoming events, visit www.tnmot.org.

Plein Air Event at the Museum

The National Museum of Transportation is pleased to be hosting another Plein Air Art painting event on our campus on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Guests are invited to observe talented Plein Air artists beautifully interpret echoes of our transportation history and pollinator parks onto canvas.

Artists are invited to register here to participate in this Plein Air event at our website tnmot.org. Sign up fee is $10; participation is limited to 20 entrants. Best in Show prize is $350; second place is $250; and third place is $100. Last year at least one of our artists sold his painting on the spot! For more technical information and answers to the when/where/how artist questions, here are the 2026 PLEIN AIR ART EVENT MAY 16TH AT TNMOT TERMS and CONDITIONS.

Santa Arrived Via Helicopter to Greet Families

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Santa was joyously transported via helicopter on Saturday, November 25, 2023, to The National Museum of Transportation to greet excited families and devoted fans! Gregg Adam of Independent Aviation Solutions LLC agreed to fly in Santa to TNMOT in what has become one of our grandest attendance days at the Museum. Missed it or want to watch Santa’s arrival again? Go here to Gregg’s YouTube channel and get a bird’s eye view.