Motoring at the Museum, plein air in Arlington Hts.

Posted September 15, 2014 11:00 pm

Submitted by Arlington Heights Historical Museum

Motoring at the Museum features cars of all makes and models, like this 1961 Mercedes-Benz. Courtesy of Arlington Hts. Historical Museum

Car lovers, start your engines and drive on over to Motoring at the Museum from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Along with cars, plein air artists will be busy creating.

From classic automobiles to hot rods, the Arlington Heights Historical Museum is excited to share a variety of vehicles with the community. All vehicles are welcome: Classics, muscle cars, trucks, street rods and motorcycles of all makes, models and years. Vehicle entry is $10, and prizes will be given for best paint, wildest wheels, people's choice, Best in Show and more.

Spectators get in free. Besides the cars, come for entertainment, art and food.

For information, contact program coordinator Jen Schwent at (847) 255-1225 or jschwent@ahpd.org or visit www.ahmuseum.org/Car_Show.

Along with the cars, artists work outdoors in the Plein Air Art Event. Courtesy of Arlington Hts. Historical Museum

An 1946 Indian Chief motorcycle made an appearance last year. Courtesy of Arlington Hts. Historical Museum

Motoring at the Museum is an event for the whole family. Courtesy of Arlington Hts. Historical Museum

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