From car parts to medical devices, toys to tools, the possibilities are endless with 3D printing! Join us to explore the history of 3D printing, see a few 3D printers in action, familiarize yourself with computer automated design (CAD) software, and learn about the world of biofuels through fermentation, experimentation, and the development of bio-compostable […]
Join automotive historian and technology advocate, Maximilian Macdonald, for a compelling exploration into the electric vs. fossil fuel vehicle debate. "Up in Smoke" cuts through the noise, offering an unbiased deep dive into the environmental impact, ownership pros and cons, and the broader implications of our vehicle choices. From the raw material extraction to […]
ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. REGISTER HERE Storytime for Little Spark Plugs is FREE a free program offered through the generous funding of […]
Members of The SOTAbots (a Washington robotics team combining nontraditional High School students from The Industrial Design and Engineering Arts School (iDEA), School of the Arts (SOTA) and Tacoma Science and Math Institute (SAMi)) will be at the museum talking with visitors about designing, programming and building robots. Create your own designs in our Bot […]
A fearless pioneer and a versatile and gifted driver, Paula Murphy was the first woman to pilot a jet car to a Bonneville Salt Flats speed record, the first woman to make laps at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the first woman to secure an NHRA Funny Car License. Throw in driving a Pontiac […]
ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. REGISTER HERE Storytime for Little Spark Plugs is FREE a free program offered through the generous funding of […]
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, […]
Cruise-Ins are back at ACM! Bring your ride, tell your car club, and join us for some Cruise-In fun! FREE fun for the whole family. Both car and motorcycle clubs are welcome to join! We will feature music, food trucks, and People’s Choice Award with prizes! Cruise-Ins are open to all makes and models of […]
JOIN US FOR OUR MOTORS & MOVIES SERIES ON OUR HAUB FAMILY FIELD – WHERE THE CARS ARE STARS Grab dinner at our picnic concessions and watch in your car or from a blanket, either option will provide you a great view of the 40-foot tall outdoor screen. Motors & Movies is FREE and open […]
ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. REGISTER HERE Storytime for Little Spark Plugs is FREE a free program offered through the generous funding of […]