Indulge In A Rush Of Nostalgia At Karlock's Kars & Pop Culture Museum In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 05, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Do you ever just feel like going on a journey back in time – singing your favorite TV theme songs? Reminiscing about the popular songs, movies, games, and even cars of yesteryear? Sometimes a stroll down Memory Lane is just what we need. Karlock’s Kars & Pop Culture Museum in Missouri definitely ranks high up on the list of destinations that allow us to indulge in nostalgia. It’s definitely worth a visit.
Tucked away in a one-time produce warehouse, Karlock's Kars & Pop Culture Museum in charming downtown Hannibal offers a fun, carefree stroll back in time.
Even if you've never really been in to cars, you just might find that changes at the museum that boasts a collection of the classics that date back as far as 1940.
Get a glimpse at some of Ol' Blue Eyes' favorite cars from eras goneby at the Frank Sinatra Exhibit. (Don't forget your camera. You're going to see some pretty awesome stuff at this museum.)
Oh, but the fun has just begun once you've checked out the classic cars. The museum also features an impressive collection of pop culture memorabilia. Remember the Coca-Cola polar bear?
Fill your pockets with coins at home - or just use the coin machine - for a go at a few of the vintage arcade games. Can you feel yourself transported back to high school?
It only makes sense that a trip back in time will include a whole lot of good music with classic jukeboxes and memorabilia of such legends as Elvis and Frank Sinatra.
Remember when buttons were all the rage? We'd wear them on our jean jackets and sport them to show support for our preferred politicians. Do you have any of the buttons in the museum's collection?
Have you been to Karlock’s Kars & Pop Culture Museum in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! On the lookout for more ways to spend a fun few hours? Plan a visit to Meramec Caverns in Sullivan.
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