How much does it cost to drive a Corvette at the Corvette Museum?
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. Take a ride in one of the Museum’s Corvettes.
What happened to the Corvette Museum?
The National Corvette Museum made international news headlines on February 12, 2014 when a sinkhole collapsed in the Skydome of the Museum in the wee hours of the morning. Thankfully, no one was in the building when it happened, but security cameras were rolling to catch the incident on camera.
Was the Corvette Museum hit by a tornado?
Earlier this month, GM’s Bowling Green Kentucky factory and the Corvette Museum were hit by a tornado. The destructive force of nature left more than 120 units of C8 Corvettes severely damaged.
How long does it take to go thru 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!
Did they fix the Corvette Museum?
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is nearly finished repairing its Skydome which was severely damaged by a sinkhole in 2014. Eight valuable Corvettes fell into the hole. Three of them were salvageable.
Why are Corvette plant tours closed?
Corvettes have been assembled exclusively in Bowling Green, KY since 1981! You can see the step by step production of America’s favorite sports car again soon as public tours have been temporarily suspended due to the launch of the C8, the 2023 ZR1 and plant updates. These items must be left in your car.
Who owns National Corvette Museum?
National Corvette Museum
| Location | 350 Corvette Drive Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Type | Automobile |
| President | Sharon Brawner |
| Owner | Corvette (GM) |
| Website | www.corvettemuseum.org |
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.
When was the Bowling Green Corvette Museum built?
The Museum opened in 1994 and is a 115,000 square foot facility located on a 55 acre campus. Bowling Green, Kentucky is home to the world’s only General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant. Learn about the Museum & Corvette.
Where is the only General Motors Corvette assembly plant?
Bowling Green, Kentucky is home to the world’s only General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant. Learn about the Museum & Corvette. What does it mean to be “Corvette Powered”?