As you walk up the steps in front of LeMay – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington and take in the vast structure and grand entrance of the building, you will quickly start to notice the resemblance to that of a hood scoop you would see on that of a vintage Ford Mustang. Once inside, you will find yourself surrounded by more than 300 vehicles, carefully curated over the span of 4 floors, and 165,000 square feet. The distinctive architectural design of the facility, which is spearheaded by its massive, curved beams of timber that line the interior ceiling, looming more than 100 feet above the distinguished Showcase Gallery exhibit space, will leave you speechless.

Venture further, and you will find well over a century worth of history, stories, and progression of the automobile. From 1800’s steam powered horseless carriages to a brand new 2022 Ford GT, LeMay – America’s Car Museum has something for just about everyone to appreciate.  You will be taking an adventure through history, as you experience hand crafted, coach-built cars of the roaring twenties and extravagant, robust Cadillacs of the fabulous ‘50s. See Route 66 in its heyday and the muscle cars that drove it, experience the birth of NASCAR, encounter a variety of European imports, and even get a look at how cars of the future might be driven with alternative fuel sources.

LeMay – America’s Car Museum serves as an educational center for students of all ages, features 12 rotating exhibits, and hosts over 200 private events a year from small gatherings of a few dozen to annual fundraisers of over 500 attendees. The 3.5-acre grass show field adjacent to the building provides ample space for car shows, live music festivals, and drive-in movies.

With an onsite café and close proximity to downtown Tacoma and I-5, you have everything you need to make an exciting day trip getaway out of a visit to the Museum. LeMay – America’s Car Museum has been recognized as one of MSN’s 10 Best Automotive Museums worldwide, USA Today’s 10 Best Museums in Seattle, and KING5’s Best Museum in Western Washington. An international destination for families and auto enthusiasts alike, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Plan your visit today!