Small Wonders Micro/Mini Car Museum

  Small Wonders Micro/Mini Car Museum Small Wonders Micro/Mini Car Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in cars – or unusual sights! This quirky museum, located in McHenry County, Illinois, is devoted to micro and mini cars. History The museum was founded in 2003 by Bob and Barbara Johnson. The couple had been collecting micro and mini cars for years, and decided to open a museum so that others could enjoy them too. The museum now has over 200 cars on display, from tiny three-wheeled vehicles to full-sized minivans. Visitors can also see some of the world's smallest cars, including the Peel P50 and the Isetta. Exhibit & Collection The museum's collection includes microcars, minicars, and subcompacts from all over the world. There are cars from countries as far-flung as Japan, Italy, and Germany. Some of the most popular exhibits at the museum are the Japanese Kei cars. These diminutive vehicles are often used as city cars in Japan, where space is at a premium. The sma...