What better place to store your vehicle than in a museum
Join the Kansas City Automotive Museum as we present Kansas City’s Car Collection at The Underground. Located in downtown Kansas City, this subterranean facility provides a safe place to store your vehicle while sharing its history with the rest of the City!
Facility Amenities & Benefits
Controlled access – Property Manager on site during hours of operation
Emergency sprinkler system
Battery tender stalls available
Competitive pricing
Secured facility – 24/7/365 Monitored security system
Central location – Easy access from major highways and streets.
Owner access – Vehicle owners have access during hours of operation. Before/after hours of operation by appointment only.
Storyboard about your vehicle is provided as a gift
Gift of a KC Auto Museum Membership (Limited Time Offer)
Pricing Per Month:
One vehicle: $120*
One vehicle (with battery tender access): $150*
One motorcycle: $60*
One-time administrative fee: $50
*monthly fee
Visit Us
Appointments must be made for visits outside hours of operations. Please call 816-492-7147, or for a quicker response, email underground@kcautomuseum.com. Requests after 7 p.m. will be returned the following morning.
Closed on Holidays
Monday…………10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Tuesday………..10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Wednesday……10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Thursday………..10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Friday…………….10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Saturday………..10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Sunday………….12 p.m to 5 p.m.
600 West 31st Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Located on the north side of 31st street, between Broadway Boulevard and Southwest Trafficway.
Storage Tips
Drive Train
- Change your oil – old oil will thicken much quicker than new oil. This also helps minimize the chance of acid build up in the oil and sludging
- Fill the gas tank – Filling the gas tank will keep the tank from rusting also add a stabilizer to the fuel
- Put the car on tire jacks to avoid flat spots
- New Car – connect it to a battery ender. Only if the electrical system is in good condition and there is no possibility of the car catching fire!
- Old Car – Disconnect the battery
- At your own discretion start the car till it reaches operating temperature. If applicable consult with the owner, operator or manager of the storage facility that the car is located in if this is permitted.
- Protect the wiring in your car
- Pest control – Lay some traps and deterrents for the vermin. Small rodents like to nest in the dark environments. Make sure your engine bay doesn’t become their home.
- Don’t use parking brake
Exterior
- Cover it up
- Wax, wash and DRY THOROUGHLY before it is stored
- Make sure your location is dry
Interior
- Seal it – Make sure it is as sealed as it can be
- Treat your fabric
- If you are storing your car near a body of water, consider investing in a dehumidifier to ward off mold.
To reserve your spot, please complete the application form. Once you have completed the form, a Museum staff member will be in contact with you. If you are approved, you will receive the loaner agreement for you to complete. You will be able to move your vehicle into The Underground as soon as a loaner agreement is completed and your “move-in” date is set.
All vehicles owned by someone who calls themselves a “Kansas Citian” are accepted. Since we are a non-profit organization, we will continue our mission to tell Kansas City’s automotive story through the vehicles in this City. As capacity becomes limited, we will become more selective.
Fees are as follows: One vehicle: $120 // One vehicle (with battery tender access): $150 // One motorcycle: $60 // One-time administrative fee: $50
Yes, we also accept credit/debit card and ACH payments.
Yes! Motorcycle stalls are available for $60.
Yes. We have stalls with battery tender access available. We do not provide battery tenders on site.
Any new car model brand charger is accepted. We recommend the following brands: Deltron Battery Tender Models Energizer Brand NOCO “Genius” MotoPower Automatic Charger Black & Decker BM3B Fully Automatic C-Tek Brand Schumacher Brand Chargers DieHard Brand Keyline Automatic Focal Automatic
HOURS OF OPERATIONS: Appointments must be made for visits outside hours of operations. Please call 816-492-7147, or for a quicker response, email underground@kcautomuseum.com. Requests after 7 p.m. will be returned the following morning. Monday………..10 a.m to 3 p.m. Tuesday………..10 a.m to 3 p.m. Wednesday…..10 a.m to 3 p.m. Thursday……….10 a.m to 3 p.m. Friday…………….10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday………….10 a.m to 5 p.m.Only Sunday……………12 p.m to 5 p.m. We are closed on holidays. For access outside hours of operations, please call 816-492-7147.
Gift of a KC Auto Museum Membership (Limited Time Offer) Storyboard about your vehicle
Yes. The Underground is a fully insured facility. However, owners are required to have insurance on the vehicle.
Yes! You have access before, during or after hours of operation. We ask that if you need access outside of the advertised hours, to please give us a 24 hour notice. However, we will likely respond within 30-45 minutes.
Anyone listed on the loaner agreement can have access. If the vehicle is leaving the facility with someone who is not listed on the agreement, the vehicle owner will need to send written permission releasing the vehicle to the individual.
We have a Museum staff on site during hours of operation.
No. This is a closed facility. Only Museum staff and other vehicle owners will have access to the site. Staff may conduct supervised tours of the facilty.
We do not touch your vehicle without your consent. If you have any special requests, please let staff know. Since we do not keep keys, we do not start vehicles while in storage.
We have a brand-new 24/7/365 monitored security system and a staff member onsite during hours of operation. Additionally, we have secured access to all Underground floors, locks at all access points, and a custom steel gate. When vehicles leave or enter The Underground, we have a entry in the Daily Log so we know exactly what vehicles are in the facility.
There is currently no lounge or meeting place at The Underground. We are happy to recommend several in the area.
You can leave items at your own risk.
No. We do not hold keys at The Underground. You may leave keys inside the vehicle at your own risk.
We recommend limiting other flammable fluids, however this is not required. If your vehicle drips, owners must provide non-porous drip pan(s). Cleaning costs may be incurred due to large leaks.
Vehicle owners may not perform any maintenance, restoration, conservation, stabilization, or refurbishment to the vehicle while on Underground property. If repairs to the vehicle are necessary, the owner must arrange for its offsite maintenance and transportation.
If you need storage for a vehicle and a trailer, please reach out so we can make arrangements.
At the moment there are no restrictions. Your agreement is for the use of the vehicle stall. If you wish to change vehicles, please make sure you notify Museum staff so they can make the appropriate notes.
Absolutely! If you would like your vehicle to be excluded from any activities, please make notes in the special conditions section of the loaner agreement. If there are any issues with any special conditions, a museum staff member will let you know before you bring your vehicle into the facility.
This is a fun, unique and exciting way to help us continue our mission of preserving, promoting and displaying Kansas City’s history, while also storing your vehicle in a safe environment. The Kansas City Automotive Museum has big plans, but we need you to participate!