Museum Educator and Docent Bob Rezba will discuss the rise of the Ford Model A and its popularity in the late 1920s and early 1930s. As a member of the Gallopin' Gertie Model A Ford Club of Tacoma, the Model A Ford Club of America and the Model A Ford Foundation, he will also talk about […]
In collaboration with Ken Hallis from the Math First Organization, we will be exploring the world of racing through interactive activities! Museum visitors will have the opportunity to check out some cool race cars, learn about the role the pit crew plays in racing and use mathematical equations to figure out how tires and other […]
The history of car advertising dates back to the late 19th century, with the very first horseless carriages and continues all the way to the modern-day TV commercials we are all familiar with. Learn how car advertising and the methods used to sell cars to the public has changed over time. Then, create your very own […]
ACM volunteer Bill Lum will talk about his and his daughter Megan's recent experience racing his Lexus i350 in the Nevada Open Road Challenge. For the past 27 years, the state of Nevada has been closing down 90 miles of highway for the Silver State Classic Challenge Series of Open Road Rally Events. Join us […]
Learn how cars are designed with safety in mind. Design and build a vehicle that will keep an egg safe in a crash. Then, test your vehicle in ACM's spin on the traditional egg drop experiment. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, […]
Tacoma native Jason Rushforth will share his experience as an automotive designer and his pathway into the design field. Rushforth's passion for cars started early, and after graduating from art school, he began his career in the automotive industry. His distinctive designs have landed him in numerous hot rod magazines and have received a number […]
Educators, you're invited to join ACM at the Museum of Glass for a fun, FREE evening on Thursday, October 12! Educator Night at the Museum is an exciting opportunity for area educators to relax and mingle while learning more about the resources and programs offered by prominent organizations in the Puget Sound area. Discover engaging, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
