Learn about Cuba’s legendary car culture from an author who literally wrote the book on it! Sharing stories gathered from his travels in Cuba, Michael Shapiro will present a whole new perspective on the cars of Cuba. This high-flex program is available online via Zoom or in-person at the Museum. Unfortunately, we have had to […]
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, […]
Tune in for July's If Cars Could Talk to meet AAT's new CEO, Tabetha Hammer and ACM's new Executive Director Brad Phillips! This event will be presented via Zoom. Please use the link below to join the event. ZOOM LINK There are many chapters to the story of the […]
Experience the timeless allure of Italian sports cars at the new Alfa Romeo exhibit opening. From Grand Prix racers of the roaring thirties to today’s iconic flair and innovative technology, Alfa Romeo embodies Italian style — winning hearts, imaginations and trophies. Our showcase of Italian design - from luxurious fashions and appealing consumer products to […]
Come explore the world of racing! Today you’ll have the chance to check out some cool race cars and build a pinewood derby race car of your very own. Then head inside and test your car out on the track in our Family Zone to see if it'll cross the finish line and take the […]
Road racing historian, Martin Rudow, first visited Pacific Raceways before it even opened in 1960! Since then, he has developed a close association with the track. Trans-Am, Can-Am cars, Formula 5000, Indy cars have all raced at the track along with drivers including Phil Hill, Ken Miles, Mario Andretti and Gurney and Mark Donohue. […]
Bring dad to ACM, June 11 – July 1, and join us for our ninth annual Hoods Up for Father’s Day event. We’re putting the hoods up with engines on display on 100 cars throughout the Museum o celebrate Father’s Day! This unique perspective will include a wide variety of vehicles, showcasing the evolution of […]
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 and race wind-powered model cars, as we explore how wind power […]
Join our friends Alan Gross, Exhibit Chair, & Linda Merkel, Executive Director, from the America on Wheels Museum, the newest member of the America’s Automotive Trust Family, for an exciting talk about the Museum’s exhibit “What’s in a Name”. The Exhibit features cars manufactured by the Hudson Motor Company and the Essex Motor Company between […]
Come take a photo with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile from 10am - 1pm, meet the Hotdoggers, see how many hot dogs tall you are and get a free Weenie Whistle! The Weenie Hut Tacoma hot dog wagon will be grilling Oscar Mayer wieners from 10:30am - 2pm!
