Jay Gillotti, Historian for the Pacific Northwest Region chapter of the Porsche Club of America, will provide a basic overview of Porsche family and company history. This will include both pre-World War II and post-war projects, design, and manufacturing. We will also discuss the type numbering system and car names, basic model histories, and significant […]
Car books and magazines have a long history, but are they useful? Let’s talk about them. How have they changed? Online resources versus print from an information, investment, or simply an interest side. Pre-registration for this event is required. Please use the link below to register for the event. REGISTER HERE! Join Guest Curator […]
This one-day workshop offers 6th-9th graders the chance to get their hands dirty and learn about vehicles and their engines! With the help of the ACM Education team, participants will tear down and rebuild a small gasoline-powered engine in this fun-filled, all-day workshop at the Museum. ACM Members | $80 – Includes all necessary materials, […]
There are all different types of cars on display at America’s Car Museum and each was designed with a particular purpose or style in mind. Some cars are built to look fast, while others are designed with safety in mind. On Family STEAM Day, learn more about the choices designers make when designing automobiles. Then, […]
LeMay - America’s Car Museum invites you to join us for two new teacher training workshops. Stay for one or both of the sessions, and leave with some creative ideas to incorporate into your classroom! Participation in the program qualifies for up to 4 clock hours. Nation on Wheels (Social Studies) | 10 am - […]
Join America's Car Museum as we read Faster by Neal Bascomb, the true story of a banned Jewish race car driver seeking to upset the Nazis' attempt at winning the Grand Prix. As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, three unlikely heroes—a driver banned from the best European teams […]
Explore the world of biofuels through fermentation, experimentation, and the creation of bio-compostable plastic. Family STEAM Days are free for ACM Members and is also included with Museum admission.
Celebrating Women’s History Month we’ll follow the great women racers throughout history and tell their stories. Many drove Alfa Romeos including one currently on the Alfa Romeo F1 development team. High Flex (in-person and Zoom options) Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please use the link below. Register Here! Zoom links will be provided […]
Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math on Family STEAM Day. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your child, grandchild, or family can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family […]
Carrozzeria means coachbuilder or body maker in Italian. Back in the early days of automobiles, many companies designed and made the bodies that went on a car. Milan Italy had as many as 150 different carrozzeria at that time. Some still exist today; Pininfarina, Ital Design… but they are rare. Come learn about the designers […]