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ACM Virtual Book Club – Women at the Wheel: A Century of Buying, Driving, and Fixing Cars

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

Join America’s Car Museum as we read Women at the Wheel: A Century of Buying, Driving, and Fixing Cars by Katherine J. Parkin. "In Women at the Wheel, Katherine J. Parkin illuminates the social implications of as uninterested in automobiles and, more perniciously, as poor drivers] and shows how they have little basis in historical […]

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Family STEAM Days – 3D Printing with Plants

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

From car parts to medical devices, toys to tools, the possibilities are endless with 3D printing! Join us to explore the history of 3D printing, see a few 3D printers in action, familiarize yourself with computer automated design (CAD) software, and learn about the world of biofuels and the development of bio-compostable materials. Design, build, […]

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Family STEAM Days – Renewable Energy Cars featuring MI Elements

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

The use of renewable forms of energy is a major focus for today’s engineers, especially within the automotive world. Wind power is one of the simplest and least expensive sources of renewable energy. Today we’ll be using craft supplies and recycled materials to design, build and race wind-powered model cars, as we explore how wind […]

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One for the Road: A Young Drivers Workshop

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. KEEP AN EYE ON OUR EVENT CALENDAR FOR A FUTURE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. Young drivers (15-18) are invited to join the Education and Collections Departments at LeMay – America’s Car Museum for a workshop highlighting the necessary and oftentimes overlooked aspects of being a new driver! ACM team members […]

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If Cars Could Talk — The Art and Flair of the Hood Ornament

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

In the land of designer logos, the hood ornament holds a unique place. The identity of the car could be found in the hood ornament, also known as Motor Mascots. The refined artwork in a motor mascot reflected movements in society and stylistic eras. Manufacturers put serious thought into these miniature symbols of their brands. […]

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Family STEAM Days – Robot Design Challenge featuring the SOTAbots

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

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 […]

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If Cars Could Talk – 24 Hours of Le Mans Centennial

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

Join us on June 3rd for a panel discussion celebrating the centennial of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.  This year's events in France will celebrate 100 years since the first 24 Hour race, held in May, 1923.  The panel will present an overview of the history of the race, review some of the great marques […]

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Storytime for Little Spark Plugs

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

ACM welcomes toddlers and their caregivers for our brand new, in-person Storytime for Little Spark Plugs! Join us to meet new friends, enjoy interactive stories and action songs, and play in ACM’s hands-on Family Zone. REGISTER HERE     Storytime for Little Spark Plugs is FREE a free program offered through the generous funding of […]

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Family STEAM Days – Race Day

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

Come explore the world of racing! Today you’ll have the chance to check out some cool race cars and learn about about designing and building fuel efficient cars for the future. Then, head into the Museum and pick up a Race Car Scavenger Hunt from the front desk. Using the clues provided, see if you […]

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Family STEAM Days – Sail Away

LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA, United States

Burning rubber on the road? Cool off on the water! Explore some of the same physics concepts automotive designers use to ensure balance and speed as you design sailboats in this fun splash, splashy design challenge. Design, build, tinker and learn together as you explore the world of automobiles and its relation to science, technology, […]

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