Race into fast-paced fun and exciting educational experiences around every left turn at the National Corvette Museum. Founded in 1994, this unique museum showcases over 100 years of Corvette history full of innovation, design, and passion.
Immersive Experiences
Visitors might know the National Corvette Museum for making the news in 2014 when an infamous sinkhole swallowed eight cars whole. Opening directly under the museum’s iconic Skydome, it stretched 40 feet wide, 60 feet long, and plummeted 30 feet down. The museum prevailed and even thrived as news of the sinkhole drove up attendance — a testament to the brand’s dedication and innovation. Many of the cars that fell victim to the sinkhole were lovingly restored, while some remained in their damaged state as a new kind of exhibit on the events.
There are varied experiences to be found here, including a hall of fame featuring an enthusiast category, a GM/Chevrolet cattery, and a racing category; Corvette Plant Tours that show visitors a peek behind the scenes of the assembly process and Corvette craftsmanship with an expert-guided tour; and a museum full of Corvette history to boot. Group visits offer a guided tour of the museum with optional enhancements to make the most of the trip.
Museum Exhibits
Permanent museum spaces provide a varied, in-depth look into multiple facets of Corvette history. The McMichael Family Education Center features interactive exhibits and educational programming perfect for families and school groups seeking hands-on history. Explore the exhilaration behind Corvette’s racing and engineering history through the E. Pierce Marshall Memorial Performance Gallery. Finally, explore Corvette’s many eras at the Nostalgia Gallery, full of memorabilia.
Their rotating exhibits offer special programming that gives each trip something new to explore. Pop Culture & Corvette dives into America’s Sports Car through the silver screen, from Elvis Presley to the Transformers movie. Meanwhile, Meet the 2027 Grand Sport offers a look at the brand-new Corvette before it’s released to the public. And for a front-row seat to the excitement of a Corvette in action, plan your visit during one of their many car shows throughout the year.
History Lessons
More than just an exhilarating ride through history, the National Corvette Museum is a one-of-a-kind educational destination. With special field trip rates, they aim to make a Corvette education available to all students. Guided student tours typically run one to three hours, with options for additional experiences. For an unforgettable drive, check out their Corvette Racing Simulators, an immersive experience that puts students into the driver’s seat with realistic controls.
Let students be drawn in by the flash appeal of a shiny sports car, then give them an extraordinary STEAM-fueled education. The National Corvette Museum is a great field trip destination to help turn students’ natural curiosity into learning momentum.
