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!" For this month's Family STEAM Day, we'll be inspired by the children's story "Not a Box" and use our imaginations to make car sculptures with cardboard boxes and […]
ACM and Northwest Harvest first partnered together in November 2012 to help make Thanksgiving a bit more comfortable for local communities. ACM is thrilled to continue our partnership with Northwest Harvest to put the brakes on hunger in Washington. The Museum will accept non-perishable food donations in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who […]
It's a whole year of celebration! On the 5th day of each month, ACM will be offering a $5 discount on all admission tickets, 20% off Individual through Gold Key memberships and a "special perk" that will change each month. Don't miss a single one of these celebration year specials! November - $5 Fidget Spinners […]
November's If Cars Could Talk features Museum Educator and Docent Jim Culp, who will discuss Henry Ford's invention of the Ford V8 and its significance to the ongoing success and popularity of the Ford Automotive Company. There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories […]
The Through the Lens: Cars Defined by an American Century exhibit is based on the idea that American history and the automobile are inextricably intertwined thus making cars the perfect lens to entertain and educate ACM guests. Visitors will be encouraged to consider one vehicle from each decade that defines the history and culture of […]
The Through the Lens: Cars Defined by an American Century exhibit is based on the idea that American history and the automobile are inextricably intertwined thus making cars the perfect lens to entertain and educate ACM guests. Visitors will be encouraged to consider one vehicle from each decade that defines the history and culture of […]
Put your racing skills to the test every second Thursday of the month in the Speed Zone at ACM! Our CXC racing simulators are linked together to provide a realistic racing experience against other drivers. Compete on famous tracks such as: Darlington, Daytona, Dover and more! Race Nights are open to members, friends and the […]
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." For November's Family STEAM Day, use different materials including gears, motors and even LEGO® bricks to make machines. Your design can be as simple or complex as your imagination (and […]
Santa's Castle offers assistance to military families by providing toys, books, and board games for military children, ages infants to 17, whose families are experiencing financial crisis. ACM will accept new unwrapped toys in the Lobby daily between 10 am and 5 pm. All visitors who donate a new unwrapped toy will receive $2 off regular adult ACM […]
Museum Educator and Docent Doug Wolford will discuss the Buick Riviera in its early years. Between 1963 and 1965, the first generation of the Buick Riviera was GM's answer to America's call for a new personal luxury vehicle. There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just […]
