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 […]
100 years ago, Walter Owen Bentley established Bentley Motors Limited. It took him two licks of founding the company to manufacture the first Bentley, but once produced, people quickly learned that if you wanted to own the fastest, best handling street car, you got a Bentley. Every model Bentley made won Le Mans at least […]
Come explore the world of racing! Today you'll have the chance to check out some cool race cars and learn about about designing and building fuel efficient cars for the future. Then, head into the Museum and pick up a Race Car Scavenger Hunt from the front desk. Using the clues provided, see […]
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 […]
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 […]
From VW's "Think Small" ad in the late 50's to "See the USA in your Chevrolet" to BMW's "The Ultimate Driving Machine", some automotive advertisements have defined car brands and stood the test of time. Join ACM's Curator of Exhibitry, Scot Keller, as he shares the history behind some of these iconic campaigns. This event […]
Explore the pros and cons of different biofuel sources by participating in a bio-refinery activity. Then, see if you can power a model car using this renewable energy source! This event is FREE for ACM Members and included with Museum admission.
Who doesn't love a good mix tape on a long ride or to stay up to date on the traffic ahead? Join us as ACM Collections volunteer, Daniel J. Reeb, shares the history of the car radio and the technological advances that allowed for the personal entertainment we've all come to enjoy while cruising down […]
Interested in test driving an electric car? Join ACM and Tacoma Power for National Drive Electric Week Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive! There will be a variety of full battery electric cars and plug-in hybrid electric cars to test drive. Electric vehicle experts will be onsite to answer all of your questions. Learn about the cost […]