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 FREE fun for the whole family...you […]
ACM recognizes the contributions of America's current and former service members. Active duty, retirees and veterans will receive complimentary Museum admission on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Can't visit the Museum on the Fourth of July? Active duty military receive discounted admission and 10% off ACM membership daily. *Military ID or proof of service is […]
Join us for the Drive-In movie series on ACM's Haub Family Field where the cars are the stars! Grab dinner at our picnic concessions and watch in your car or from a blanket or chair, either option will give you a great view of the 40-foot outdoor screen! The Drive-In movies have proven to be […]
Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) in the Tacoma Museum District! Campers will build, experiment and create at America's Car Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass, Foss Waterway Seaport, and start and end each day at the Washington State History Museum. Find out how architects design museums. Learn how exhibits […]
In 1969, the first Porsche 917 rolled out in Geneva and the rest is history. Join Jay Gillotti, author of Gulf 917, as he shares the history of one of the most successful and iconic racing cars of all time. Mr. Gillotti, a Pacific Northwest Racing Historian, will also have copies of his book available […]
National Collector Car Appreciation Day raises awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Today, we are celebrating America's love affair with the automobile by offering docent talks at multiple times during the day on some of the vehicles in the ACM Collection that are listed on Hemmings' "Top 100 […]
Whip, ride, jalopy, or baby. Whatever you call it, motor over to the Cruise-Ins at ACM! This month's theme is "Summer of 69"! The Summer of Love gave us Easy Rider, Woodstock and the Moon Landing. Celebrate this psychedelic decade with America's Car Museum! Bring your groovy car, truck, or bike and enjoy food and […]
What is RADwood? RADwood is a celebration of '80s and '90s automotive lifestyle. The car show that blends period correct dress with automotive awesomeness. A period correct event for cars, trucks, and bikes from 1980-1999 that captures the essence of a bodacious era. Register for the event with your 1980-1999 car for $35 or motorcycle […]
Having basic knowledge of an automobile is a life skill, and teaching future and soon-to-be drivers the basics will give them a safer driving experience and save money in the long run. We'll provide participants with the basic knowledge to understand how to take care of a vehicle. Workshop topics will include a basic introduction […]
Join us for the Drive-In movie series on ACM's Haub Family Field where the cars are the stars! Grab dinner at our picnic concessions and watch in your car or from a blanket or chair, either option will give you a great view of the 40-foot outdoor screen! The Drive-In movies have proven to […]