Whether you roll slow and low, drift furiously, or just got back from the track, prepare yourself for a gleaming display of magnifcent automobiles and local fare at ACM.This year's lineup includes some grit, some "Lightning" and a nod to our favorite Betties. All Cruise-Ins are FREE fun for the whole family and include discounted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer just isn't as fun without ACM's Take A Spin events! Ride in vehicles from the ACM Collection and experience history in motion! Vehicles will vary and may be a selection from Antiques and pre-war Classics to the Fabulous Fifties, perhaps a fire truck may make a special appearance! This event is free for ACM […]
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED, PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR ACM Member - $50 | Non Member - $75 Experience an exhibit unlike any other! Displayed for the first time on the West Coast, this exclusive grand opening allows you to get an inside look at BMW Heroes of Bavaria! Features the unveiling of 17 rare […]
We are revving up ACM Membership for moms now through May 31! Why? Because mom's love cool cars too! Buy a Bronze Gift of Membership for your mom and she will receive a voucher to choose a new pair of vintage sunglasses at the ACM Store. Click here to give the Gift of Membership. Make […]
Join us as we celebrate ACM's new hands-on learning lab, Powering the Future! Learn how we can utilize lessons learned throughout history and modern-day technological advances to discuss the past, present and future implications of our fuel and energy sources on our communities, our wallets and the environment. Then, dive into some hands-on exploration and […]
