THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! If you would like to add your name to the waiting list, please send an email to [email protected] with your name, phone number and email address. Early Bird Rate (before January 15, 2020): $45 Regular Rate (January 15 - February 21, 2020): $50 Tacoma's Museum District brings you creative new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For our inaugural read, we’ll be discussing the life of Dewey Gatson, aka Jack de Soto, aka Rajo Jack, a West Coast outlaw racer in the 1920s. Despite being an outstanding driver and creative mechanic, he was barred from AAA sanctioned races which were strictly segregated at the time. In The Brown Bullet, journalist Bill Poehler […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Why's and When's of Car Maintenance gives you an overview of car maintenance from Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme. Learn when to perform specific maintenance tasks, and of course why, including changing oil and filters, tire pressure, coolant, and much more. This class helps you be a more educated consumer so you can […]
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, […]