What drives the forces behind motion? Rockets, much like cars, rely on some form of energy to propel them into the air. Learn about Newton's Laws of Physics while creating (and launching) some awesome rockets. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, […]
In collaboration with Ken Hallis from the Math First Organization, we will be exploring the world of racing through interactive activities! Museum visitors will have the opportunity to check out some cool race cars, learn about the role the pit crew plays in racing and use mathematical equations to figure out how tires and other […]
The history of car advertising dates back to the late 19th century, with the very first horseless carriages and continues all the way to the modern-day TV commercials we are all familiar with. Learn how car advertising and the methods used to sell cars to the public has changed over time. Then, create your very own […]
Learn how cars are designed with safety in mind. Design and build a vehicle that will keep an egg safe in a crash. Then, test your vehicle in ACM's spin on the traditional egg drop experiment. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, […]
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!" For this month's Family STEAM Day, we'll be inspired by the children's story "Not a Box" and use our imaginations to make car sculptures with cardboard boxes and […]
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." For November's Family STEAM Day, use different materials including gears, motors and even LEGO® bricks to make machines. Your design can be as simple or complex as your imagination (and […]
Whether it's a funny memory from a family road trip, or imagining a dream car, everyone, young and old, has a story to tell involving an automobile. For December's Family STEAM Day, we'll be creating our own books, sharing and illustrating our personal stories from the road. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you […]
Design, assemble, and test out your own pinewood derby car before racing against other Museum visitors on ACM's full-length Pinewood Derby track located in the Family Zone. Learn insider tips (and a bit about physics) as you work to make your pinewood car as fast as possible by increasing potential energy and reducing friction. Design, […]
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, […]
The automobile was a life-changing invention, but without bridges, we wouldn't be able to visit and explore some of our favorite places. Today, we'll use simple materials to design and build our own bridges. Think like an engineer, ask questions, and have fun completing this design challenge! Design, build, tinker and learn together as you […]
