Upcoming Events
February 2019
Drive the Blues Away
Let’s party like it’s 1929! Calling on all rum runners, moonshiners and bootleggers! For one night only, prohibition in Tacoma is to be formally re-ratified in an evening of hush-hush drinking and costumed-cavorting at America’s Car Museum. Obsessively prepared, passionately executed and prohibition inspired, Tacoma’s best chefs will be preparing bites of what Prohibition food means to each of them. We are excited to partner with Dirty Oscar’s Annex, Cooks Tavern, Southern Kitchen,Carrs, Hello Cupcake and Original House of Donuts. From…
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If Cars Could Talk – Women Influencers in Automotive History: Art to Motorsports and Everything in Between
In honor of Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us as ACM Museum Educator, Francesca Steele, presents a brief survey of women’s involvement in the automotive industry from the late 1800s to today. Through sports, invention, politics, and media we’ll explore how women have established a collective influence on modern culture and the automobile of the future. There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never…
Find out moreFamily STEAM Day – Bridging the Gap
The automobile was a life-changing invention, but without bridges, we wouldn’t be able to visit and explore some of our favorite places. Today, we’ll use simple materials to design and build our own bridges. Think like an engineer, ask questions, and have fun completing this design challenge! 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 of each month, you and your…
Find out moreClub Auto Spring Getaway Tour
Club Auto and Hagerty Drivers Club members are invited to participate in the Spring Getaway Tour. This tour will start on Saturday, March 23, leaving from the Anderson Plaza at America’s Car Museum. Ashley Shoemaker from Hagerty and Kristen Wells from America’s Automotive Trust will take you on a fun journey over Hood Canal and head to Sequim, WA. Participants will visit three wonderful private collections and enjoy lunch and dinner together in downtown Sequim. You will enjoy a relaxing evening…
Find out moreApril 2019
Family STEAM Day
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 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 moreFull STEAM Ahead: A K-12 Educator Workshop
This event was originally scheduled for February 9 2019, but has been rescheduled to this date due to severe winter weather. 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 moreMay 2019
Family STEAM Day
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 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 moreJune 2019
Family STEAM Day
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 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 moreGreat Race Shine Time Car Show
The 2019 Great Race will conclude its 2,300-mile journey at ACM on Sunday, June 30! Show off your collector vehicle at the Shine Time Car Show and enter to win an award or come as a spectator and check out the vehicles on display. The Shine Time Car Show is open to all makes and models of collector cars and motorcycles. ACM MEMBER – $15 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – $20 REGULAR REGISTRATION – $25 …
Find out moreJuly 2019
Family STEAM Day
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 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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