Upcoming Events
December 2018
Santa’s Castle Toy Drive
Santa’s Castle offers assistance to military families by providing toys, books, and board games for military children, ages infants to 17, whose families are experiencing financial crisis. ACM will accept new unwrapped toys December 1 – 23 in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate a new unwrapped toy will receive $2 off regular adult ACM admission. SANTA AT ACM Don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken with Santa in a 1906 Cadillac Model K…
Find out moreSanta’s Castle Toy Drive
Santa’s Castle offers assistance to military families by providing toys, books, and board games for military children, ages infants to 17, whose families are experiencing financial crisis. ACM will accept new unwrapped toys December 1 – 23 in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate a new unwrapped toy will receive $2 off regular adult ACM admission. SANTA AT ACM Don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken with Santa in a 1906 Cadillac Model K…
Find out moreSanta’s Castle Toy Drive
Santa’s Castle offers assistance to military families by providing toys, books, and board games for military children, ages infants to 17, whose families are experiencing financial crisis. ACM will accept new unwrapped toys December 1 – 23 in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate a new unwrapped toy will receive $2 off regular adult ACM admission. SANTA AT ACM Don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken with Santa in a 1906 Cadillac Model K…
Find out moreSanta’s Castle Toy Drive
Santa’s Castle offers assistance to military families by providing toys, books, and board games for military children, ages infants to 17, whose families are experiencing financial crisis. ACM will accept new unwrapped toys December 1 – 23 in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate a new unwrapped toy will receive $2 off regular adult ACM admission. SANTA AT ACM Don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken with Santa in a 1906 Cadillac Model K…
Find out moreSanta’s Castle Toy Drive
Santa’s Castle offers assistance to military families by providing toys, books, and board games for military children, ages infants to 17, whose families are experiencing financial crisis. ACM will accept new unwrapped toys December 1 – 23 in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate a new unwrapped toy will receive $2 off regular adult ACM admission. SANTA AT ACM Don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken with Santa in a 1906 Cadillac Model K…
Find out moreJanuary 2019
The Drive Home IV
America’s Automotive Trust and the North American International Auto Show have launched “The Drive Home IV” – a 10-day road rally from January 3 – 12, kicking off in Houston, TX and concluding at the opening of the NAIAS in Detroit. Entering its fourth year, The Drive Home IV is an annual vintage vehicle winter road rally that celebrates America’s motoring legacy throughout the country in the days leading up to the world’s premier international auto show, NAIAS. FOLLOW ALONG There are many ways…
Find out moreIf Cars Could Talk – Racing in Tacoma
When you think about auto racing in America, what city comes to mind? Indianapolis? Daytona? What about Tacoma? In 1912, America’s fastest drivers competed for a national championship at a five-mile long dirt track known as the Tacoma Speedway. The speedway was rebuilt as America’s “grand board track” in 1915 and speed records fell. In 1920 there were two great racetracks in the country: Tacoma Speedway and Indianapolis. Tacoma Speedway was the fastest. Tacoma’s racing heritage was reborn in 1986…
Find out moreFamily STEAM Day – Pinewood Power
Design, assemble, and test out your own pinewood derby car before racing against other Museum visitors on ACM’s full-length Pinewood Derby track located in the Family Zone. Learn insider tips (and a bit about physics) as you work to make your pinewood car as fast as possible by increasing potential energy and reducing friction. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math. On the third Saturday…
Find out moreFebruary 2019
Full STEAM Ahead: A K-12 Educator Workshop
Tacoma’s Museum District brings you creative new ways to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics into your classroom. Educators from America’s Car Museum, Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum provide engaging, hands-on workshops for both primary and secondary teachers.
Find out moreIf Cars Could Talk – Collector Conversations
There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Join us the second Tuesday of each month, and explore the story of cars with Museum curators, staff, or local personalities over lunch. This event is FREE for ACM Members and included with Museum admission. Bring a lunch, or enjoy a meal from Classics by…
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