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EXHIBITS

NOW SHOWING AT LEMAY - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM

Shinka - An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit

March 2024 - April 2025

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Shinka: An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit, opened to the public on March 16, 2024. This one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage will offer visitors unparalleled access to some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of Japan. The display will feature everything from classic models that laid the foundation of the Japanese automotive identity, to legends of the ’90s and their modern-day successors, providing Museum guests the opportunity to witness their distinct engineering and aesthetics up close. Join us in celebrating Japanese car culture during our year-long display that will showcase both JDM and US market vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. New cars will be rotated into the exhibit throughout the year, so plan to visit frequently!

Custom coachwork

Opulence and luxury abound in this exhibit highlighting amazing cars from the 1930s. During an era when high end vehicles were built as a “rolling chassis” and then sent out to a custom coachbuilder for the body and interior, this exhibit highlights some of the best custom coachwork in the world. You'll find Duesenbergs, Packards, Lincolns and more bodied by Darrin, Erdman & Rossi, Dietrich, and Derham, among other fantastic coachbuilders.

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Lucky's Garage

Lucky's Garage is a tribute Museum namesake and founder Harold E. "Lucky" LeMay. He intuitively knew the power of his collection through the experiences he shared with family and friends at car shows and swap meets across the nation. Lucky's Garage will stand as a fitting tribute to Harold’s life and passion for collecting. America’s Car Museum is honored to be a part of Harold’s legacy and it is our great pleasure to carry forward his love affair with the automobile.

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BRITISH INVASION

The British Invasion exhibit covers both the British cars and the memorable culture that invaded the United States between the end of WWII and on through the 1960s. From the rock and roll of The Beatles and the famous Cavern Club, to the sporty and rugged cars from the UK, you'll find it here. The conic vehicles displayed in this exhibit include models from Jaguar, Mini, Austin-Healey, Morgan, Lotus and even an original London Taxi.

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Route 66: See the USA

The "Dream of the Mother Road" is alive and well in this exhibit. Route 66, aka the Mother Road, ushered in a new era of motoring the USA. Connecting Chicago to the Pacific Ocean near Los Angeles, the “road to riches” was traveled by millions of American families on a hopeful path to a brighter future, especially during the Great Depression. A road so quintessentially American, Route 66 has become a permanent part of our cultural memory. In this exhibit you can explore the cars that one rode atop its pavement and check out the incredible roadside attractions along the way!

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Legends of Motorsports

From farmers and moonshiners racing “strictly stock” family sedans on treacherous dirt tracks, to a high-tech, high-stakes sport with 70 million fans, the story of NASCAR is a uniquely American tale of ambition, vision, and fast cars. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a raw rookie, you’ll discover the colorful characters that have dominated NASCAR tracks over the years, see the technology that lets drivers walk away from 200 MPH crashes unscathed, and meet the fans for whom it is as much a lifestyle as a sport. “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines” this is the story of NASCAR!

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Master Collector

Current Master Collector: Denny Aker

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In recognition of the importance of preserving these icons of automobile heritage, America’s Automotive Trust annually confers the ‘Master Collector Award’ on individual(s) who have exhibited a sustained commitment to preserving vintage and collectible vehicles, but more than that, have also been generous and thoughtful in their efforts to share their collections for the public’s enjoyment.

The Master Collector Award is presented by the Trust’s Chairman and its CEO at the annual Wheels and Heels Gala at LeMay—America’s Car Museum. At the ceremony, a major exhibition of the honoree’s collection is opened for public enjoyment for one year and the honoree receives permanent recognition in the Museum.

Master Collectors:

2012: Nicola Bulgari
2013: Ken & Patty McBride
2014: Peter Hageman, Al McEwan, and Glenn Mounger
2015: Stephen Plaster
2016 – 17: Peter Gleeson

2018: Master Collector Retrospective
2019: Brown M. Maloney
2020 & 2021: Alex & Amy Haugland
2022: Bruce Wanta
2023: Denny Aker

Powering the Future

Learning Lab

ACM’s hands-on educational Learning Lab, Powering the Future, is the perfect vehicle to drive home one of the most important questions of our time, “How will we power our future?” Powering the Future immerses students and visitors in the complexities of our transportation choices, shows the real world impacts of our energy needs and inspires solutions for a sustainable, energy independent future. This interactive learning lab will have lasting impact for our region and nation, helping to equip all ages with basic energy literacy and a better understanding of the scientific and technological thinking transforming our mobility in a fun and engaging environment.

As students and visitors enter the Learning Lab, the following interactive areas will engage them:

Powering the Past, where early vehicles ignite discussion of the fuel and technology choices offered in the first automobiles.
Fueling Stations providing hands-on exploration of energy sources and technologies while sharing accounts of innovative vehicle and power solutions iterated by scientists, inventors and engineers.
Driving Forces that place the need for sustainable solutions into context, highlighting the impacts of our transportation choices on the economy, environment and society.
Investigation Stations offering a digital platform for visitors to weigh the potential impacts of their personal vehicle choices.
Visitor feedback area that invites collaborative discussion to spark ideas for a sustainable future and to encourage visitors to offer their vote for winning solutions.