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LeMay - America's Car Museum

2702 E. D St. · Tacoma, WA

Why you should go…

LeMay - America's Car Museum is a nonprofit automotive museum on a 3.5-acre campus in Tacoma, Washington, next to the Tacoma Dome. It displays vehicles from the renowned LeMay Collection, amassed by collector Harold LeMay, alongside rotating exhibits, galleries, simulators and educational programs. The museum opened to the public in June 2012.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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