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 […]
Come explore the world of racing! Today you'll have the chance to check out some cool race cars and learn about about designing and building fuel efficient cars for the future. Then, head into the Museum and pick up a Race Car Scavenger Hunt from the front desk. Using the clues provided, see […]
Ride in vehicles from the ACM Collection and experience history in motion! Vehicles will vary and may be a selection from Antiques and pre-war Classics to the Fabulous Fifties, perhaps a fire truck may make a special appearance! This event is FREE for ACM Members or included with Museum admission. 2019 TAKE A SPIN DATES: […]
Whip, ride, jalopy, or baby. Whatever you call it, motor over to the Cruise-Ins at ACM! This month's theme is "See the USA in your Chevrolet"! Chevrolet captured the world with their "bowtie" logo and catchy jingle "See the USA in your Chevrolet". Show off your ride and grab food and drinks at Thirst Responder […]
The 2019 Great Race will conclude its 2,300-mile journey at ACM on Sunday, June 30! Show off your collector vehicle at the Shine Time Car Show and enter to win an award or come as a spectator and check out the vehicles on display. The Shine Time Car Show is FREE fun for the whole family...you […]
ACM recognizes the contributions of America's current and former service members. Active duty, retirees and veterans will receive complimentary Museum admission on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Can't visit the Museum on the Fourth of July? Active duty military receive discounted admission and 10% off ACM membership daily. *Military ID or proof of service is […]
Join us for the Drive-In movie series on ACM's Haub Family Field where the cars are the stars! Grab dinner at our picnic concessions and watch in your car or from a blanket or chair, either option will give you a great view of the 40-foot outdoor screen! The Drive-In movies have proven to be […]
Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) in the Tacoma Museum District! Campers will build, experiment and create at America's Car Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass, Foss Waterway Seaport, and start and end each day at the Washington State History Museum. Find out how architects design museums. Learn how exhibits […]
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 […]
National Collector Car Appreciation Day raises awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. Today, we are celebrating America's love affair with the automobile by offering docent talks at multiple times during the day on some of the vehicles in the ACM Collection that are listed on Hemmings' "Top 100 […]
