ACM is celebrating Tacoma Arts Month with events that honor the art of the automobile all month long! All events are FREE with Museum admission! October 1 - 31 CARS AS ART SCAVENGER HUNT A special "Cars as Art" scavenger hunt will be available during the month of October from Guest Services in the Lobby. October 4 IF CARS COULD TALK - […]
Photo by William Anthony Photography. In celebration of Tacoma Arts Month, a complimentary* "Cars as Art" scavenger hunt will be available at the ticketing counter in the lobby. This family-friendly activity encourages visitors to view automobiles as rolling sculptures and employ visual thinking strategies to answer questions about each featured vehicle. *Included with Museum admission.
The 1951 XP-300, a Buick concept car, getting a fake ticket at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Photo provided by Nancy Martin. There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car and offer a fascinating peek […]
As a benefit of membership, Bronze Key Drivers and above are invited to an exclusive member preview of the Tools of the Trade - Powering the Working Class exhibit. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages, the unveiling of the "four-wheel work horses" and a peek into the history of each vehicle. The first 50 members will receive a […]
The Tools of the Trade - Powering the Working Class will tell the story of the steadfast work vehicles that formed the backbone of American commerce in the first half of the 20th century. Rough, rugged and no-nonsense, the trucks and specialty vehicles on display will provide a fascinating look at the culture of the time as told […]
Not able to make it to the exclusive member preview of the Tools of the Trade - Powering the Working Class exhibit? All ACM members are invited to view the Tools of the Trade exhibit before it opens to the public. Parking is complimentary until 10 AM. ABOUT THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE - POWERING THE […]
The multifunctional vehicles on display in the Tools of the Trade - Powering the Working Class exhibit had critical applications in all sorts of industries and commerce. Come hear docents tell local stories and provide insight into the culture of the time through the lens of these unique vehicles. Free, with Museum admission. Drop-in tours of […]
*This event takes place at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, IN. Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 1 pm AND 3 pm Downton Abbey and vintage car fans alike can enjoy delving into "Driving Downton" at the Studebaker National Museum November 12 and 13. Renée Crist, Collections Manager of LeMay - America's Car Museum, will celebrate Dressing […]
The Shell Energy-Efficient Concept Car has arrived at ACM through Sunday, November 27 - and in celebration you're invited to show off your own Microcar on ACM's Anderson Plaza! You and your car club are invited to bring your Microcars to ACM and enjoy complimentary parking on the Anderson Plaza to showcase your vehicles. Groups of 10 […]
Design, build, tinker, and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, 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. FabLab, a local prototyping […]