Upcoming Events
September 2021
If Alfas Could Talk – Alfa Romeo’s History with Formula 1 Racing
In honor of the Gran Premio D’Italia (Grand Prix of Italy) let’s talk about Alfa Romeo Grand Prix cars over the years! We’ll celebrate one of the all-time greatest victories at the 1935 German Grand Prix at the famed Nürburgring, Alfa winning the first ever Formula One championship, and cars of today. High-Flex (in-person and Zoom options) Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please use the link below. Register Here! Join Guest Curator and President of the Northwest Alfa…
Find out moreOctober 2021
Club Auto: Wine & Wheels Fall Fling
More details coming soon! Click here to learn more about Club Auto.
Find out moreFamily STEAM Days – Not a Box (Cars)
October is Tacoma Arts Month and we are celebrating by exploring three-dimensional artwork and designing our very own cars. “Why are you sitting in a box? It’s not a box!” Today, we’ll be inspired by the children’s story “Not a Box“ and use our imaginations to make our very own car sculptures with cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art…
Find out moreIf Cars Could Talk: The Art and Passion of Miniature Car Collecting
Fred Russell joins us to discuss the many types, scales, sources, costs, displays, investment, and the myriad of options in the miniature car market today. This will be an engaging deep dive into the world of miniature cars! Pre-registration is required for this event. Please use the link below to register for the event. REGISTER HERE!
Find out moreNovember 2021
Pinewood Derby One-Day Intensive
This one-day workshop offers 3rd-6th graders the chance to build their very own pinewood derby cars from scratch. With the help of the ACM Education team, participants will design, build, and race their cars in this fun-filled, all-day workshop at the Museum. ACM Members | $65 – Includes all necessary materials, lunch, and a snack Non-Members | $80 – Includes all necessary materials, lunch, and a snack More information coming soon!
Find out moreIf Alfas Could Talk – Alfa Romeo S11 Speciale
Using V8 engines may be common now but in the 30’s it was big news. Alfa Romeo worked on the development of a V8 engine in the late 30’s under the code name S11. With the Alfa Romeo S11 Speciale on display, come hear the story of these rare engines by the owner, engineer, restorer, David Smith. High-Flex (in-person and Zoom options) Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please use the link below. Register Here! Join Guest Curator and…
Find out moreFamily STEAM Days – Sun Ra(y)cers
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 Zone.
Find out moreDecember 2021
If Alfas Could Talk–Alfa Romeo Prototypes and Show Cars
Some of the most beautiful prototipo ever made were Alfa Romeos. We’ll discuss the one-off cars from 1914, the B.A.T. cars of the 1950’s, Sprint Speciale low nose, the wild 60s and 70s with the Carabo, Iguana, Navajo, and others, plus the Brera, 2uettottanta, Diva, and more. Amazing cars designed to catch your eye and that is what they did. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please use the link below to register for the event. REGISTER HERE!
Find out moreFamily STEAM Days – Merry and Bright
Join the ACM Education team to learn about circuits and use your own bright ideas to create some sparkling holiday cards. 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 Zone.
Find out moreJanuary 2022
Family STEAM Days – Every Third Saturday!
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 Zone.
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