Sandy Olson will speak about his 1931 Twin Coach Helms Bakery Truck, which has been loaned for the Tools of the Trade - Powering the Working Class exhibit. He will also discuss the Fageol brothers and their contribution to the development of early trucks and buses. Included with Museum admission.
There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Join us the first Tuesday of each month, and explore the story of cars with Museum curators, […]
Griot's Garage Car Care Technicians and ACM Collections Technicians will give hands-on training to youth on how to keep automobiles clean and looking sharp. These workshops are for youth ages 10-17 and are located in the Napa Auto Care Center on level one at ACM. Session 1: 11 AM - 12 PM Session 2: 12:30 - […]
Come touch a truck, get inside, and explore the science, technology and careers around the world of big rigs with Kenworth. Join us to explore heavy duty big rigs from our local truck builder Kenworth, "The World's Best"! We'll have trucks and tractor-trailer rigs on the Anderson Plaza for you to "test drive," and technical staff from Kenworth […]
There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Join us the first Tuesday of each month, and explore the story of cars with Museum curators, […]
Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, art and math. On the third Saturday of each month, you and your child, grandchild, or family can spend quality time together exploring activities available in the Education Studio and Family Zone. Members of Granite […]
There are many chapters to the story of the automobile. If cars could talk, they might just share stories we never imagined. Each month, our speaker will pick a car and offer a fascinating peek into its history. Join us the first Tuesday of each month, and explore the story of cars with Museum curators, […]
In June, visit with local race car drivers in the NAPA Auto Care Center at ACM who will showcase their vehicles and equipment. Learn about the technology that makes drivers fast, but also keeps them safe. Work together as a team to complete a scavenger hunt which highlights unique engines and aerodynamic features on race […]
National Collector Car Appreciation Day on Friday, July 14 raises awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. To commemorate America's love affair with the automobile, docent talks will take place at multiple times during the day on some of the vehicles in the Museum's Collection that are listed on Hemmings' […]
What drives the forces behind motion? Rockets, much like cars, rely on some form of energy to propel them into the air. Learn about Newton's Laws of Physics while creating (and launching) some awesome rockets. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, engineering, […]
