The Kansas City Automotive Museum plans to close its Olathe location after 12 years and search for a larger space, the nonprofit announced Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The museum, known as KCAM, opened in Olathe in 2014 and has served as a gathering place for car enthusiasts, collectors and families, according to KCTV5. The museum is located at 15095 W. 116th St., according to its website.
No closure date or relocation timeline has been announced.
"Our Olathe location has been an important part of our story, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunities it has provided over the past 12 years," museum leadership said in a news release, as reported by Fox 4.
Museum leadership added that the building "allowed us to grow, build meaningful relationships and establish a strong presence within Kansas City's automotive community."
The museum said it is looking ahead to 2027 with a focus on community engagement, educational programming and expanded partnerships, according to the news release cited by Fox 4.
"Our mission has always been bigger than the building we occupy," museum leadership said. "As we look to the future, our goal is to continue growing, evolving and finding new ways to share Kansas City's automotive stories with generations to come."
In December 2024, the museum published a page on its website outlining a "Legacy in Motion" capital campaign with a vision for a 40,000-square-foot facility "in the heart of Kansas City." The latest news reports do not explain how the current search relates to the previously announced construction project.
