The National Corvette Museum Reveals Expansion Plans
The National Corvette Museum will be starting an extensive renovation. The existing facility located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which opened its door in 1994, will expand its space with the addition of two new stories. The added space will measure 30,000 square feet. Available Now: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray As part of the planned renovation, […]
National Corvette Museum Reopens With Revamped Displays
Earlier this month, the National Corvette Museum reopened after closing its doors for 12 weeks due to the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect to see if you plan to visit this auto history hotspot sometime in the near future. Educational Adventures: Take advantage of the National Corvette Museum’s virtual experiences New additions Some of […]
National Corvette Museum Is Sponsoring Corvette Giveaways Through September
From now until September, Corvette fans in Kentucky have several opportunities to win a 2020 Corvette from the National Corvette Museum. Available Now: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray “All raffle winners will also enjoy the benefits and excitement of taking delivery of their new Corvette at the Museum as part of the ‘R8C Museum Delivery’ experience,” […]
COVID-19 Concerns Close National Corvette Museum
The National Corvette Museum is among the many institutions around the country that have closed to the public amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the museum shut its doors last week, citing an executive order by state Gov. Andy Beshear. All its events through early May have been postponed or rescheduled. […]
[Video] Next-Generation Chevy Corvette C8 Makes a Surprise Appearance at the National Corvette Museum Bash
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The upcoming mid-engine Corvette model made a rare public appearance prior to its official debut in July
The official unveiling of the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette C8 isn’t set to happen until July 18. However, attendees at this past weekend’s Michelin National Corvette Museum Bash received an unprecedented look at the Corvette C8, as the model made an appearance at the event. Of course, the new Corvette C8 was decked out in a […]
National Corvette Museum Purchases Over 200 Acres of Land for Future Expansion
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is currently one of the country’s most popular automotive destinations. Even after a sinkhole swallowed several of its Corvettes a few years back, the museum has only manged to grow larger and more popular. The National Corvette Museum just took a step toward even more expansion, as […]
National Corvette Museum Offers Free Admission to Federal Workers During the Government Shutdown
The partial shutdown of the United States government that began on Dec. 22 of last year has officially entered its 34th day. With the Senate rejecting two different proposals to reopen the government earlier today, there is no clear end in sight for what has become the longest U.S. government shutdown in the history of […]
Claim Your Spot at the National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Experience Event
Looking for an auto-themed way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend this year? Consider attending the Corvette Experience. Sponsored by the National Corvette Museum (NCM), this annual event features classroom lectures and track sessions for a firsthand experience of the Corvette Stringray. There are still 16 open spots available, for the Saturday, Nov. 24 session. Contemporary Convenience: Discover the […]
New Exhibit at National Corvette Museum Traces History of Chevrolet Racing
The rich history of Chevrolet racing is the focus of a new exhibition at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The exhibit features a variety of historic cars, engines, racing suits, trophies, and more. Stories covered in Chevrolet Racing: Louis to Le Mans include Louis Chevrolet’s Buick racing days in the early […]
Big Expansion in the Works for National Corvette Museum
One of the world’s most popular automotive museums just announced plans for a major expansion. The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, expects to start construction in 2021 on an addition that will provide extra space for offices and exhibits. Architectural plans should be available sometime next year, according to NCM Executive Director Wendell […]
National Corvette Museum Celebrates Its Third Consecutive Year of Increased Attendance
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky is one of the most iconic and popular automotive museums in the world. According to reports from the museum, its popularity only seems to be growing. The National Corvette Museum experienced its third consecutive year of increased attendance during 2017. Last year, a total of 228,744 people entered the […]
National Corvette Museum Adds Corvette-Themed Racing Simulator
Chevrolet recently announced that it would be bringing its Virtual Dynamics Lab 4-D experience to the North American International Auto Show this weekend. Chevy certainly isn’t the only one introducing simulated experiences for enthusiasts to enjoy. For its latest exhibit, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky recently installed a Corvette racing simulator. Corvette Accomplishments: C7 Corvette […]
The National Corvette Museum Opens Up Its Parking Lot for Those Fleeing Hurricane Irma
It seems like only a short while ago that Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, leaving devastation in its wake. Even as the nation recovers and rebuilds following the fallout of that tropical storm, Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic tropical storms every recorded, makes its way to the East Coast, set to […]
Check Out the National Corvette Museum’s Kartplex Go-Kart Track [VIDEO]
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It’s shaping up to be a fun summer at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to the museum’s new “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” exhibit, there’s a recently opened “Kartplex” go-kart track at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. And in this video, it looks pretty damn fun: Summer Fun: […]
National Corvette Museum Opens “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” Exhibit
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move.” Incidentally, 225 years is how long Kentucky has been a member of the Union (though they were tempted by southern neighbors to […]
National Corvette Museum Adds Two Gorgeous ’60s Race Cars to Exhibits
Ah, the National Corvette Museum, home to an American icon that has been with us ever since Chevrolet revealed it at the New York Waldorf Astoria hotel back in January of 1953, and has been in Bowling Green ever since production was moved there in 1981. Now, as a part of the museum’s continually rotating […]
National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Exhibit Finally Opens
Better late than never, right? On February 12, 2016, the National Corvette Museum finally opened its sinkhole exhibit, two years to the day that a freak sinkhole swallowed up and damaged several of the museum’s display vehicles. Helpful Hints: Check out these safe winter driving tips The attraction, called the Corvette Cave-In, comes after much […]
National Corvette Museum Hosting Car-Themed Art Show
Beginning tomorrow, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will open up a new temporary display that’s a little bit outside of their comfort zone: an art show. Presented by NCM and Michelin, the Car Part Art exhibit will run from September 18, 2015, to January 8, 2016. As the name implies, this exhibit […]