The use of renewable forms of energy is a major focus for today’s engineers, especially within the automotive world. Wind power is one of the simplest and least expensive sources of renewable energy. Today we’ll be using craft supplies and recycled materials to design, build and race wind-powered model cars, as we explore how wind […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. Young drivers (15-18) are invited to join the Education and Collections Departments at LeMay – America’s Car Museum for a workshop highlighting the necessary and oftentimes overlooked aspects of being a new driver! ACM team members […]
DRIVEN BY DESIGN GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA FLOWER SHOW Presented by The Tacoma Garden Club Hosted by LeMay – America’s Car Museum Included with your Museum admission or Museum membership at no extra cost! Friday, May 12, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Garden Speakers: Marianne […]
Join ACM at Griot's Garage on Saturday, May 13 from 10AM - 1PM as we hang out with our local Tacoma Police Department for their Cars & Cops car show! This event benefits local food pantries in Pierce County. Those attending the car show are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate if possible. […]
In the land of designer logos, the hood ornament holds a unique place. The identity of the car could be found in the hood ornament, also known as Motor Mascots. The refined artwork in a motor mascot reflected movements in society and stylistic eras. Manufacturers put serious thought into these miniature symbols of their brands. […]
Celebrate Mom in automotive fashion this year by taking her to ACM for Mother’s Day! The first 50 Mothers to visit the Museum on Mother’s Day will receive their choice of a complimentary bouquet of tulips or a pair of ACM sunglasses! Use code 10MOM to save 10% on any level of Museum membership when […]
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 […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Experience history in motion! Take a ride around the Haub Family Field in vehicles selected from the LeMay – America’s Car Museum Collection! Your ride may vary from early antiques, pre-war Classics, Fabulous Fifties to the Rad ’80s, and more! Have your camera at the ready to capture the fun! […]
Join us on June 3rd for a panel discussion celebrating the centennial of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This year's events in France will celebrate 100 years since the first 24 Hour race, held in May, 1923. The panel will present an overview of the history of the race, review some of the great marques […]
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 […]