Tickets Now on Sale for Grand Opening Weekend At LeMay – America’s Car Museum
Tacoma’s newest destination officially opens Saturday, June 2 with celebrities, a free concert and an outdoor car show
May 22, 2012
TACOMA, Wash. (May 22, 2012) — Advance tickets are now available for the June 2-3 grand opening weekend at LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM). Museum-goers who want to join the celebration of the Northwest’s newest destination and don’t want to wait in line can go to https://www.lemaymuseum.org/museumtickets/.
ACM debuts Saturday, June 2 with a grand opening ceremony that starts at 9:45 a.m. with a traditional blessing and drum ceremony by members of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. That is followed by remarks from dignitaries, including Governor Chris Gregoire and Nancy LeMay, the widow of Harold LeMay, whose 3,400-vehicle collection created the framework for what is now America’s Car Museum. These festivities take place on the museum’s 3.5-acre Haub Family Field. At 11 a.m., the museum doors open to the public, and Nancy LeMay will be the first person granted admission into the four-level, 165,000-sq. ft. facility.
An outdoor car show, food vendors and a beer garden will create a festive atmosphere on the show field throughout the day and Seattle Mariners’ legend Edgar Martinez will sign autographs from 1 – 2:30 p.m. There’s also a free concert featuring six-time Grammy Award winners Asleep at the Wheel and Tacoma’s own Kim Archer. The concert swings into action at 5 p.m.
“This is an important event for the Puget Sound region and the City of Tacoma, so we want this opening to be a celebration,” said David Madeira, president and CEO of America’s Car Museum. “For all the people who have put their heart and soul into the creation of this beautiful museum, and for all the car lovers and people who like a good party, June 2 will be a great time to experience America’s Car Museum for the first time.”
Admission prices to America’s Car Museum are as follows: Adults: $14 Seniors (age 65 and older): $12 Military personnel: $12 Youth (ages 5-12): $8 Children (under age 5) Free
Discounts are available for Auto Club (AAA) members and State Farm policyholders, who receive 10% off the price of admission. Tickets must be purchased in person to receive discounts.
