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LeMay - America's Car Museum

Name: LeMay - America's Car Museum
Address: 2702 E D Street, Tacoma, WA, 98421, US
Telephone: +12537798490
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Non-profit Entity of America’s Automotive Trust
Preserving & Celebrating Car Culture
Tacoma, Washington The stunning, four-level, 165,000-sq.-ft.
(3461)

LeMay - America’s Car Museum (ACM), named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Museums in Seattle and KING 5’s 2014 & 2015 Best Museum in Western Washington, is an international destination where families and enthusiasts gather to celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile. Tacoma, Wash., facility features 12 rotating exhibits, five annual Signature Events and serves as an educational center, hosting students of all ages. For more information on ACM, visit www.americascarmuseum.org. Cafe is open during regular Museum operating hours.

10/16/2026

The Wiggins Special, built and driven by Charlie Wiggins, a Black race car driver who broke barriers in motorsports!

At a time when segregation kept Black drivers from competing, Wiggins built his own race car and went on to become a four-time champion.

His story is one of determination, talent, and breaking barriers.

Discover the Wiggins Special in For Gold & Glory, now on display at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, guest curated by Ed Welburn.

10/15/2026

FREE AUTOMOTIVE & FILM HISTORY TALK

Ever wonder why cars play such a big role in Hollywood?

From Back to the Future and Christine to Ford v Ferrari, explore how iconic movie cars have shaped pop culture and captured the American dream.

Join guest speaker Kris Hambrick for an engaging, interactive presentation featuring movie clips, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at the connection between cars, cinema, and American culture.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Located at the State Farm Theater at LeMay – America’s Car Museum.

FREE TO ATTEND. This program is generously funded through Tacoma Creates!

10/14/2026

Where it all starts.

Little moments & lifelong passions. A love for cars passed down through generations.

The end of an era is approaching. Don’t miss your chance to experience Birth of the American Supercar before it leaves LeMay – America’s Car Museum.

10/13/2026

CALLING ALL LOWRIDERS of the PNW!

Join us for Día de los Mu***os on Sunday November 1st, a special celebration honoring tradition and heritage.

Lowrider Car Show | 11 AM–3 PM on the plaza. Register your vehicle at AmericasCarMuseum.org/Events or click the link in our bio.

Opening Cultural Ceremony | 11 AM inside the Museum

Food & Treats | Tacos El Tajín, Dreamsicle, and El Koreano Café

EVERYONE is welcome, bring your family and friends for a day of beautiful cars, cultural traditions, and community!

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10/11/2026

One for the books!

What an incredible turnout for Lisa’s (Lisa Budomo) first car show! We’re so happy to have been a part of it and to see the car community come together once again. Here’s to many more!

10/09/2026

🎃🏎️ CARS, COSTUMES & CANDY!

Join us at LeMay – America’s Car Museum with ᴍᴏꜱᴛ ʜᴀᴛᴇᴅ car club for a FREE Trunk or Treat community event! Bring your crew, bring the family, friends and get ready for an evening of cars, candy, and spooky vibes!

- Decorated rides & creative trunk setups
- Trick-or-treating FOR EVERYONE
- Food trucks

Calling all car enthusiasts! Bring your best Halloween-themed setup and compete for the ultimate trunk decorating & BYOC (bring your own candy) for us all!

FREE EVENT | ALL AGES WELCOME

Register your car at AmericasCarMuseum.org/Events or click the link in the bio!

Please note: Children under 13 must be accompanied by a chaperone age 18 or older. Let’s have a fun & safe Halloween!

10/07/2026

Over 90 years out of the public eye. Now, a piece of racing history is yours to experience.

Discover the story of Charlie Wiggins, the man behind the Wiggins Special, and his lasting impact on motorsports.

Guest curated by Ed Welburn, For Gold & Glory: A Tribute to Charlie Wiggins is now on display at LeMay – America’s Car Museum.

Plan your visit at AmericasCarMuseum.Org.

10/05/2026

Calling all educators! 🍎📚

Join our friends at Foss Waterway Seaport for Tacoma Museum District’s Educator Night on October 29 from 6–8 PM!

Local educators are invited to connect, unwind, and discover educational resources available from museums and nonprofits throughout the Puget Sound. Enjoy light bites and refreshments, explore the Seaport’s exhibits, and enter for a chance to win some great prizes.

📅 October 29, 2026 from 6–8 PM
Foss Waterway Seaport
FREE — registration required here:
https://forms.gle/JRsYkM1HBt2JtwK17

Come connect with organizations across the Tacoma Museum District and discover new ways to bring learning beyond the classroom.

Register today to save your spot!

10/03/2026

Clear skies, Porsches, and coffee.

We’re wrapping up Porsche Cars & Coffee for the year, and tomorrow is looking like the perfect morning for one last gathering from 10 AM - 12 PM here at ACM.

Bring out the Porsche and help us close out the season at LeMay – America’s Car Museum. Everyone is welcome, this is a free community event.

09/30/2026

October plans? We got you.

Cars & Coffee, car shows, stories from the automotive world, and a little Halloween action to close out the month. October at ACM is stacked.

Grab your friends & family, pick your weekend (or all of them), and meet us at the Museum.

Which one are we seeing you at?

Address

2702 E D Street
Tacoma, WA
98421

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12537798490

Website

https://www.americascarmuseum.org/, https://linktr.ee/lemayacm

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