America's Car Museum is founded on Harold LeMay's belief in not just collecting cars, but saving history. Join ACM's Curator of Collections, Renee Crist as she shares the historical significance of a few gems of the collection. Plus, celebrate the arrival of the original Bullitt Mustang from Peter Yates' 1968 Blockbuster smash hit Bullitt and the […]
When you think about auto racing in America, what city comes to mind? Indianapolis? Daytona? What about Tacoma? In 1912, America's fastest drivers competed for a national championship at a five-mile long dirt track known as the Tacoma Speedway. The speedway was rebuilt as America's "grand board track" in 1915 and speed records fell. In […]
This event has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecasted for our area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you will join us at next month's If Cars Could Talk, Women Influencers in Automotive History. There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, […]
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to join us as ACM Museum Educator, Francesca Steele, presents a brief survey of women's involvement in the automotive industry from the late 1800s to today. Through sports, invention, politics, and media we'll explore how women have established a collective influence on modern culture and the […]
How has the way we've powered our vehicles changed since the rise of the automobile? Join us as ACM Museum Educator and Facilitator and retired automotive instructor, Wayne Bridges, discusses the evolution of powering our personal transportation. From the very first "horseless carriages" to the amazing research going on today that aims to provide more […]
Join us as ACM's Curator of Exhibitry, Scot Keller, previews ACM's newest exhibition Cadillac - The Standard of the World. Then, head up to the Showcase Gallery to explore the vehicles and learn more about the Cadillac story!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
