Each day Pierce County drivers pass along part of a once-grand racetrack and don't even know it. The Tacoma Speedway operated between 1912 and 1922 on a track that looped through what is now Lakewood's commercial core. It rivaled the best tracks in the country and offered the largest purses in hopes of drawing racers to […]
In a time when musicians are having difficulty finding an audience and audiences can’t find live music, LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma will host two members of the Northwest Sinfonietta – Bassoonist John Ruze and flutist Jeannie Hill – to play background music for its patrons on Saturday, October 24. Ruze and Hill […]
LeMay - America's Car Museum is about to get spooky! Arrive in costume* on Saturday, October 31 and receive $3 off regular Museum admission. To receive the discount, purchase tickets IN PERSON at the Museum. Not available online. *Face masks are still required, but are not considered a costume. Everyone must wear a (medical/fabric) mask, […]
Join the ACM Education Team for a fun design challenge (our team has some tricks up their sleeves!), lots of trunks, and even a few treats to enjoy. To allow us to limit the number of families participating in this program at any given time and to maintain appropriate social distancing, please pre-register for a […]
Join Harriet Baskas, Humanities WA speaker, and Renée Crist, ACM Curator of Collections, for a special If Cars Could Talk about the unusual history of transportation in the Pacific Northwest. This event will be presented via Zoom and pre-registration is required. Please use the link below to RSVP for this event. Registration will close at […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Explore the world of biofuels through fermentation, experimentation, and the creation of bio-compostable plastic. To allow us to limit the number of families participating in this program at any given time and to maintain appropriate social distancing, please pre-register for a time slot (11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm) […]
Ken Miles, Carrol Shelby, Phil Hill, Parnelli Jones. All iconic, internationally known 1950s sports car racers, and each of them raced here on south Puget Sound courses in the 1950s. Shelton and Bremerton hosted these famous drivers and their equally famous cars: Ferraris, Maseratis, Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz and all the rest, over a seven-year stretch that […]
Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math on Family STEAM Day. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your child, grandchild, or family can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family […]
There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car or automotive topic and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month, and explore the story of […]
Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math on Family STEAM Day. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your child, grandchild, or family can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family […]
