Today we have the honor of introducing ACM's newest "Master Collector", Brown Maloney, as he joins us to give visitors a walk-through of his impressive collection of Honda motorcycles on view at the Museum. We'll have the chance to hear first-hand descriptions of many of the bikes and learn a bit more about his story 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." 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 […]
Join the movement and purchase, renew or upgrade a Driver's Club level ACM Membership on Cyber Monday, November 26, and receive a complimentary equivalent Driver's Club membership! Give the gift of America's Car Museum membership this holiday season! It's like receiving 365 beautifully wrapped packages at once, each filled with fun! It's a great gift […]
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 […]
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 […]
America's Automotive Trust and the North American International Auto Show have launched "The Drive Home IV" - a 10-day road rally from January 2 - 12, kicking off in Houston, TX and concluding at the opening of the NAIAS in Detroit. Entering its fourth year, The Drive Home IV is an annual vintage vehicle winter road rally that celebrates […]
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 […]
ACM will be closed Monday, February 4 - 5, 2019 for inclement weather. Please check back for updates.
This event has been postponed due to the severe weather forecasted for our area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope that you will join us for the workshop on April 27th. Tacoma's Museum District brings you creative new ways to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics into your classroom. Educators […]
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, […]
