Join us as we celebrate ACM's new hands-on learning lab, Powering the Future! Learn how we can utilize lessons learned throughout history and modern-day technological advances to discuss the past, present and future implications of our fuel and energy sources on our communities, our wallets and the environment. Then, dive into some hands-on exploration and […]
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 […]
Come explore the world of racing! Today you'll have the chance to check out some cool race cars, meet some of the members of the Granite Falls High School Eco-Car teams, and learn about designing and building fuel efficient cars for the future. Then, head into the Museum and pick up a Race Car Scavenger […]
Today, we'll be using our imaginations and the scientific principles of force and motion to engineer our very own carnival games. Join us to plan, design and help build a collaborative carnival with attractions and games ranging from the classic ring toss to pinball to new games no one has heard of before! Then, join […]
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 […]
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 and race wind-powered model cars, as we explore how wind power […]
October is Tacoma Arts Month and we are celebrating by exploring three-dimensional artwork and designing our very own cars. "Why are you sitting in a box? It's not a box!" Today, we'll be inspired by the children's story "Not a Box" and use our imaginations to make our very own car sculptures with cardboard boxes […]
Make something that does something! A machine is defined as "a combination of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy to do some desired work." Today, we'll use tons of different materials including gears, motors, and even LEGO® bricks to make our very own machines. Your design can be as simple or complex as your […]
Today we'll think up some inventive ways to play with toy cars, just in time for the holiday season! Put your hacking skills to the test as we create custom tracks, obstacle courses and mazes using craft supplies, cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. You might even take home a toy car of your very […]
There are all different types of cars on display at America's Car Museum and each was designed with a particular purpose or style in mind. Some cars are built to look fast, while others are designed with safety in mind. On Family STEAM Day, learn more about the choices designers make when designing automobiles. Then, […]
