LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma: Tickets, Tours, Hours, Address, LeMay - America's Car Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
LeMay - America's Car Museum
LeMay - America's Car Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
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 and how it shaped our society. The stunning, four-level, 165,000-sq.-ft. Tacoma, Wash., facility features 12 rotating exhibits, five annual Signature Events and serves as an educational center, hosting students of all ages.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
The area
Address
How to get there
- South 25th St • 6 min walk
- Tacoma Dome • 6 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
385 within 3 miles
Olive Branch Cafe
194
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Soups
Ammar's Mediterranean Grill
85
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Middle Eastern
Stanley & Seafort's Steak Chop & Fishhouse
534
0.4 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Seafood
Paya Thai Fish & Chips
53
0.3 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Seafood
Celebrity Cake Studio
28
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bakeries
El Gaucho Tacoma
270
0.5 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Gluten Free Options
Alfred's Cafe
62
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American
Olive Branch Cafe and Tea Room
4
0.2 mi$$ - $$$
Sluggo Brewing Tap & Kitchen
5
0.2 miBrew Pub • Mediterranean • Greek • Pub
Seasons Restaurant
21
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American
Attractions
37 within 3 miles
Tacoma Dome
210
0.3 miArenas & Stadiums • Civic Centres
Washington State History Museum
236
0.6 miSpeciality Museums
Museum of Glass
1,285
0.7 miSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Old Soldier Distillery
1
0.3 miDistilleries
Tacoma Art Museum
263
0.8 miArt Museums
Wingman Brewers
1
0.4 miBreweries
Union Station
145
0.7 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
7 Seas Brewery & Taproom
37
0.6 miBreweries
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
619
1.8 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Incline Cider House
2
0.5 miBreweries
Contribute
Popular mentions
4.5
1,051 reviews
Excellent
774
Very good
243
Average
26
Poor
4
Terrible
4
Crystal P
Mead, WA55 contributions
If you like cars this is the place for you !
May 2021 • Couples
They have a great variety of cars. I loved reading the walls of info in each area. I am not a car buff but I loved this muesuem! The cars are better when you see them in person !
Written May 15, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Stephan
4 contributions
A VERY SPECIAL PLACE!
Feb 2020
i MADE A MISTAKE AND TOOK MY CAMERA/ or did I? By taking my camera. I am sure. I missed something. A treasure .... yes a treasure
Written June 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
will0rr
Arlington, WA9 contributions
Awesome vehicles, difficult walk, though....
Oct 2019
Spectacular cars, and motorcycles. My friend and I are in our 60's; we both have bad backs and it took everything we had to make it through the building. Could have used a couple more places to rest. Maybe a sparkletts water bottle or two might've helped.
Written April 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
joesphb398
Phoenix, AZ57 contributions
the best and the Bullet Mustang
Apr 2019 • Friends
what a bonus.four floors of antique,muscle,race,trucks and motorcycles. my dad rode Harley since turning 16 in 1929. the motorcycles exhibit as you enter is fantastic. I made a car club tour for our local Portland AACA Group to Tacoma. The museum location. We found the orginal Bullet Mustang with movie excerpts in the corner down on the second floor in a corner. you enter the museum on the 4th level from the huge parking area. Great day had by all
Written March 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Homesec
36 contributions
Immaculate cars covering generations and fame.
Aug 2019
Easy parking. Clever layout. The staff are all there to help and give up their knowledge.
Something for all usvpetrol heads.
Something for all usvpetrol heads.
Written February 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kenny B
2 contributions
Woke in Seattle
Jan 2020 • Solo
I was in Tacoma Washington to see my son who was getting ready to be deployed. I had an awesome time with my son as we looked at the antique cars and reminisced about old times
Written February 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mwathne
Tacoma, WA3 contributions
awesome collection of cars
Jan 2020
impressive collection of cars of all types, and even a Honda motorcycle collection. Kind of expensive if you ask me, but it is what it is.
Written January 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lorisays-so
Olympia, WA105 contributions
My grandson’s pick
Dec 2019 • Family
I didn’t think I would enjoy the car museum as much as I did! I took so many pictures and fell in love with so many cars and the restaurant at the top of the car museum has the best French dip I’ve had in years also good hamburgers and root beer floats!!! I really enjoyed this place as did my grandson!!!
Written January 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kathleen C
Edgewood, WA26 contributions
LeMay Yeah!!!
Nov 2019
Family destination. Our family loves cars, so when the Alaska contingent came to Tacoma for visit LeMay’s was a must. The grandpa’s reminisced about their old cars and the two toddlers loved the motorcycles. This wasn’t our first visit and certainly won’t be the last,
Written December 31, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
wmfhenderson
Alexandria, LA27 contributions
Excellent Auto Museum
Dec 2019 • Solo
Took the short walk from the Tacoma Transit Center. The admission process was pleasant and easy. I arrived near lunch so went up to the mezzanine for lunch. Had a most delicious Cuban sandwich which was served with string fries pipping hot. The view out the fully glassed end of the building was worth half the price of admission as I sat watching a pair of young boys looking excitedly at all the race cars on display below us. The main floor had an array of high performance cars. There are three levels arranged with descending ramps on each side to allow easy viewing. There were cars from the earliest days of the automobile to current models. Though I often try to photograph all the cars when I visit auto museums, this one had more than I could do so. There was a great slot car track for the kids and a simulator that would appeal to teenagers. Since it was the Christmas season, Santa pictures were also available. Even if you are slightly interested in cars this is interesting. If you have a lifelong interest this is a must see.
Written December 15, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
jimamish
Spring City, TN1 contribution
How long time should one expect to typically spend there?
1952Steve311
Goolwa, Australia300 contributions
There is so much to look at and so many unique cars, the time depends on how much of a petrol head you are. Just for the casual enthusiast I would allow at least 2-3 hours for the die hard at least 4-5 hours. They have a cafe on site and food is reasonably priced and okay.
tsorenson53
0 contributions
Is there a charge for parking?
Steve S
Seattle, WA55 contributions
I believe the parking is $10
Neetu S
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
Is there WiFi?
Capayrancher
San Diego, CA269 contributions
They told me no. I used cell without a problem. (ATT)
snauman2017
Redmond, WA0 contributions
Is there a restaurant at the museum?
Dan M
Golden, Canada552 contributions
Snack bar.
snauman2017
Redmond, WA0 contributions
Hi, what would you like to know about this attraction? Is there a restaurant at the museum?
Robert B
13 contributions
There is a nice cafe and eating area inside on the top floor. The elevator took us there. It overlooks part of the exhibit. Food is really good, nothing fancy, just good and fairly priced. But I am not sure if they serve any beer or such. It would be nice though.
frone2000
Aloha, OR2 contributions
Are wheel chairs available for guests to rent while visiting or should we bring one along for a senior who isn't able to walk long distances.
brunokay
Seattle, WA1 contribution
Although I have not been to the museum this summer, there have not been wheel chairs available in the past. We have brought along a transport chair for our elderly father and it has worked well in the museum. Every square foot of display is accessible for wheel chairs with long ramps between floors that are themselves areas of display. As you are caught up in viewing the beauty and power of the "art on wheels" that is the vintage or classic automobile, you won't even be cognizant that you have moved between floors. There are also elevators for quick movement between multiple floors. Come and be caught up in the memories that get triggered by your experience among the plethora of vehicles. It is a cross generational family bonding adventure.
Shaho14
Calgary, Canada10 contributions
What is the difference between this museum and the one at Marymount? Also, is the whole collection pre-1980's, or does it include 90's and 21st century vehicles?
meddic1
Tacoma WA11 contributions
The Marymount exhibit is mostly outdoors and and also in some buildings on the grounds of a former convent/school. It's a lot of walking on sometimes uneven or wet terrain. The museum in Tacoma is totally under one roof but with several levels. Marymount is about 15 miles from the LeMay museum.
Tab P
Maple Valley, WA0 contributions
How much does it cost per adult? Do you have a family pass? If so, how much is it? Can you get it online?
Scott L
Tacoma, WA9 contributions
The most you pay is $16, but there are discounts for active military and seniors, $14, any student regardless of age, $12. Memberships cover families per year for as little as $95. Also 10% off adult admission if you are AAA, or have State Farm Ins. or have Hagerty Ins.
Frequently Asked Questions about LeMay - America's Car Museum
- LeMay - America's Car Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near LeMay - America's Car Museum:
- (0.22 mi) Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Tacoma
- (0.56 mi) Holiday Inn Express Tacoma Downtown
- (0.94 mi) Courtyard Tacoma Downtown
- (0.91 mi) La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
- (1.09 mi) Hotel Murano
- Restaurants near LeMay - America's Car Museum:
- (0.24 mi) Olive Branch Cafe
- (0.15 mi) Celebrity Cake Studio
- (0.19 mi) Ammar's Mediterranean Grill
- (0.21 mi) Sluggo Brewing Tap & Kitchen
- (0.28 mi) Paya Thai Fish & Chips