Is the Corvette museum worth it?

Is the Corvette museum worth it?

We really enjoyed our visit and seeing all the Corvettes there. We really enjoyed our visit and seeing all the different things there. It was a great self guided tour. It starts out with a short movie about the Corvette.

What happened to the Corvette museum?

On February 12, 2014, a massive sinkhole opened up beneath the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The approximately 30×40 foot hole was caused by the roof of a previously unknown cave beneath the museum collapsing under the weight of the building.

How long does it take to walk through the Corvette museum?

1-2 hours
When planning your trip, most visitors allow 1-2 hours for their visit to the Museum. Of course, if you are a Corvette or classic car buff, you may want to allow more than that! Pets are NOT allowed in the Museum.

How many Corvettes does the Corvette museum have?

The interior of the 115,000-square-foot building uses curved walls, geometric design and full-scale diorama displays to tell the story of the Corvette’s past, present and future. More than 80 Corvettes from every era since 1953 are displayed, with each display changing periodically.

Can you drive a Corvette at the Corvette museum?

Choose from one of our manual or automatic Corvette Z51s to drive on the track. The Corvette Experience consists of three 20-minute on-track sessions alternating with three classroom sessions. Drivers will be behind the wheel of a 2017 Corvette Stingray Z51 for laps around the 3.15 mile road course, built for speed.

How much does it cost to tour the Corvette museum?

Admission to the museum is: $18.00 adults (13-61), $16 for Seniors age 62+ and $13.00 for children (ages 5-12), Children age 4 and younger receive FREE admission.

How much does it cost to drive a Corvette on track?

With Corvette Touring, you have the chance to drive your choice of automatic or manual Z51 Corvette on the track with a pace car for four laps. The cost of Corvette Touring is $199 and calling ahead to schedule recommended. Arrive and drive a kart at the NCM Kartplex.

What is the National Corvette Museum?

The National Corvette Museum was established as a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit foundation with a mission of celebrating the invention of the Corvette; preserving its past, present and future; and educating the public about Corvette. The Museum opened in 1994 and is a 115,000 square foot facility located on a 55 acre campus.

Where are corvettes made in America?

America’s Sports Car… an exciting legend produced only in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Museum features over 80 Corvettes in periodic settings, including mint classics, one-of-a-kind prototypes and modern-day wonders of engineering and design.

What happened to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky?

Victim of the cave-in at Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky. This included the one-millionth Corvette that was restored. The other Vettes look as if they were bombed.

Is there a corvette in the Hall of Fame?

This holds the Corvette Hall of Fame and many one-of-a-kind Corvettes including the only . 1983 model and a Vette with a V-12 engine. The attention-getter here are several destroyed Corvettes. These cars were victims of a 35-foot sinkhole that opened up at 5:44 AM on February 12, 2014.