Members of The SOTAbots (a Washington robotics team combining nontraditional High School students from The Industrial Design and Engineering Arts School (iDEA), School of the Arts (SOTA) and Tacoma Science and Math Institute (SAMi)) will be at the Museum talking with visitors about designing, programming and building robots. Create your own designs in our Bot […]
In honor of Pacific Northwest Historics' 2018 featured marque, Porsche, author Martin Rudow will share the history of the Porsche race program. Join us for this lively discussion, learn more about Martin's newest book and meet representatives from SOVERN, the Society Of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts, who will share more about upcoming Pacific Northwest Historics' racing […]
Come explore the world of racing! Today you'll have the chance to check out some cool race cars, meet some of the members of the Granite Falls High School Eco-Car teams, and learn about designing and building fuel efficient cars for the future. Then, head into the Museum and pick up a Race Car Scavenger […]
As part of our celebration of National Collector Car Day and the long-awaited return of the Avanti #1001, we'll discuss how to make the determination whether to either restore or preserve collector cars, the questions we must ask, and the information used to determine which path to take. The Studebaker Avanti #1001, ACM's first historic […]
Create, tinker, design in our open-studio space as you take part in hands-on design challenges. This series is open to all ages, so come join in on the fun! FREE for ACM Members or included with Museum admission.
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 […]
You're invited to learn about and experience electric vehicle and e-bike technology. There will a variety of full battery electric cars, plug-in hybrid electric cars, and electric bikes to test drive. The FREE event hosted by Tacoma Power gives you a chance to talk to experts about everything from how to charge an electric vehicle […]
Today, we'll be using our imaginations and the scientific principles of force and motion to engineer our very own carnival games. Join us to plan, design and help build a collaborative carnival with attractions and games ranging from the classic ring toss to pinball to new games no one has heard of before! Then, join […]
The microcar was a product of necessity. In the wake of World War II, people needed to get around, but resources to build, buy and operate cars were scarce. As Europe and Japan rebuilt after the war, microcar manufacturers cranked out a diverse range of tiny, weird, utilitarian people-movers. The roster of microcar makers includes […]
Having basic knowledge of an automobile is a life skill, and teaching future and soon-to-be drivers the basics will give them a safer driving experience and save money in the long run. We'll provide participants with the basic knowledge to understand how to take care of a vehicle. Workshop topics will include a basic introduction […]
