If You're A Corvette Fan You Definitely Want to Check Out this Museum
The National Corvette Museum in Kentucky is a must-visit for muscle car aficionados and petrolheads alike.
Do you really love the sleek, curving lines and unbridled power of a
classic Corvette
? Then there's a place in Kentucky you definitely have to check out. It's the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green and it's packed full of these Chevrolet
classics. In fact, it's probably the only place on Earth where your 'Vette-loving eyes can finally get their fill of this iconic American sports car. The one-of-kind National Corvette Museum
According to the
National Corvette Museum
website, its mission involves "celebrating the invention of the Corvette; preserving its past, present, and future; and educating the public about Corvette." The 115,000 square foot facility opened in 1994 and is located on a sprawling 55-acre site in the same town where Corvettes are made. That's right, Bowling Green, Kentucky is also home to the world's only Corvette assembly plant.
The museum refers to itself as the "Gateway to All Things Corvette" and backs that boast with more Corvettes than you'd likely see on the streets in a lifetime. Maybe you'll even spot a
gorgeous green Corvette
among the rainbow of cars on display.There's a bright yellow C6 Corvette complete with a simulator in the lobby. You and your passengers can race it around a virtual racetrack for just $10 per racing session. There's also a KidZone where kids 8 and under can design, build, and test their own cars. Peddle cars let them test their driving skills—after they get their very own driver's license, of course!
The museum also has a display that ‘celebrates' the infamous sinkhole that opened under the museum's Skydome. The massive sinkhole swallowed eight Corvettes, a few of which were restored. The mangled remains of the others are now on display in this interactive exhibit.
The Nostalgia exhibit offers a realistic view of Main Street America as it was back when the Corvette first appeared. Stroll past a mid-century barbershop, Chevy dealer's showroom, and service station surrounded by reminders of historic Route 66.
What makes a Corvette so special?
Speed, power, classic good looks, what's not to love about a 'Vette? This revered sports car has been drawing admiring glances since it debuted way back in 1953.
When you visit the National Corvette Museum, you'll see a '57 Corvette along with a 2014 SAM Arrow Corvette Stingray. Both of these cars are "resto-mods" or vehicles that are both restored and upgraded with modern parts and technology.
The new Stars and Cars exhibit showcases George Jones' two-toned 1978 Corvette and Roy Orbison's bright red 1967 Corvette Stingray. Also new to the museum is a rebuilt and preserved 1979 Engineering Development Corvette.
Planning your visit to the National Corvette Museum
The not-for-profit museum's hours vary depending on the time of year.
Their current schedule lists the following hours:
January 1 – March 1: Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM; Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM (CLOSED on Tuesdays)
March 1 – October 31: Monday through Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM
November 1 – December 31: Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM; Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM
All times are Central Time and you must purchase your tickets by 4:30 pm. Most visitors spend an hour or two touring the museum. Corvette fanatics often stay considerably longer!
The museum is closed for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Entrance fees: $15 Adults (13-61), $13 Seniors (62 +), $10 Youth (5-12), ages 4 and under visit for free.
Admission for museum members and all active-duty military is also free.
You can purchase tickets online or at the door.
Museum address: 350 Corvette Drive
Corvette assembly plant address: 600 Corvette Drive
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Telephone number: 1-800-538-3883
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