Join the Education team to craft paper models of the iconic Ford Model A! Then head down to our NAPA Auto Care Center to check out a real 1930 Ford Model A Cabriolet being restored by the ACM Collections Department and the Gallopin' Gertie's Ford Model A Club. Design, build, tinker and learn together as […]
In honor of the Gran Premio D’Italia (Grand Prix of Italy) let’s talk about Alfa Romeo Grand Prix cars over the years! We’ll celebrate one of the all-time greatest victories at the 1935 German Grand Prix at the famed Nürburgring, Alfa winning the first ever Formula One championship, and cars of today. High-Flex (in-person and Zoom […]
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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 […]
Fred Russell joins us to discuss the many types, scales, sources, costs, displays, investment, and the myriad of options in the miniature car market today. This will be an engaging deep dive into the world of miniature cars! Pre-registration is required for this event. Please use the link below to register for the event. REGISTER […]
Join some Halloween fun at LeMay - America's Car Museum! Visit in costume for $2 off admission and participate in a fun-for-kids-of-all-ages scavenger hunt throughout the museum: The Great ACM Rally. Best of all, there's a sweet treat waiting at the finish line. No registration is required, this event is free with admission--just stop by […]
This one-day workshop offers 3rd-6th graders the chance to build their very own pinewood derby cars from scratch. With the help of the ACM Education team, participants will design, build, and race their cars in this fun-filled, all-day workshop at the Museum. ACM Members | $65 – Includes all necessary materials, lunch, and a snack […]
In thanks for their service to our country, on Thursday, November 11 all active duty military and retirees with ID & veterans with proof of service will receive complimentary admission for the Veterans Day.* *Does not include dependents.
For our inaugural read, we’ll be discussing the life of Dewey Gatson, aka Jack de Soto, aka Rajo Jack, a West Coast outlaw racer in the 1920s. Despite being an outstanding driver and creative mechanic, he was barred from AAA sanctioned races which were strictly segregated at the time. In The Brown Bullet, journalist Bill Poehler […]
Using V8 engines may be common now but in the 30’s it was big news. Alfa Romeo worked on the development of a V8 engine in the late 30’s under the code name S11. With the Alfa Romeo S11 Speciale on display, come hear the story of these rare engines by the owner, engineer, restorer, […]
