Events
Corvette Events
2019 MiM Daytona Rolex 24
January 23 – Jan 28, 2019
Museum in Motion Tours bring Corvette enthusiasts together to enjoy driving their Corvettes and visiting new, unique, interesting and exciting venues. The Museum events season kicks off with a tour originating in Daytona Beach and ending with the Daytona Rolex 24. The first race of the 2019 WeatherTech season is a must for race fans as well as for the serious competitors.
Tour participants will visit unique Florida attractions before settling in for 3 days of immersion in Corvette Racing at Daytona as part of the Corvette Corral.
As with all MiM Tours, space is limited so make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all events including opening of registration and fees. GPS and/or family band radios highly recommended! Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-
2019 NCM Bash Sponsored by Michelin
April 25-27, 2019
Kickoff of the NCM on site event season – Bash traditionally marks the rollout of the next model year Corvette; the place where you can see them up close and in detail. Bash 2019 will provide enthusiasts the chance to see the new 2020 Corvette Stingray and ZR1 up close as well as the getting all the latest information about the all new 7th Generation Corvette. Seminars will feature speakers discussing ‘What’s new in the 2020 model year’, the award-winning body structure, as well as using your 7th generation navigation system. As in past years there will be a large contingent of GM engineers and designers from Warren Tech Center, and the Bowling Green Assembly Plant ready to answer your every question. giving a seminar. Also, back to Bash is our LT5 engine building demonstration by BGAP Bryan Lee & team.
Returning activities include a seminar and classroom sessions by GM certified Corvette Technicians Paul Koerner. Enjoy guided road tours, two celebrity choice car shows, the Ladies’ Oasis, and the expanded Garage Party with women of the GM Corvette Team. The ladies will cover all aspects of Corvettes including maintenance, engineering and even high-performance driving (ladies only).
Registration to open January 2, 2019
Museum in Motion Bash Dragon Run
April 28 – May 1, 2019
Spring in the Smokies, Tail of the Dragon and Biltmore all combined in one great MiM tour. Once again, we hit the road, leaving Bowling Green and heading East to run the famous TN-129, aka Tail of the Dragon. This year again, we will be staying at the beautiful Biltmore Inn on the Biltmore Estate grounds. The Monday Biltmore visit includes a specially arranged early morning photo op of the cars in front of the manor house followed by breakfast in the Biltmore Stable Café adjacent to the house. Included in our Biltmore plans are your choice of 1 specialty tour: The Legacy of the Land Tour, Rooftop Tour, Wine & Chocolate, Upstairs/Downstairs Tour or the Horse & Carriage Ride. Lunch will be at the Deer Park Restaurant on the grounds. After hours – enjoy a special private guided tour of the Mansion. New friends will be made while enjoying one of the most beautiful areas of the country during the colorful spring season. GPS as well as two-way radios highly recommended!
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506
Registration to open January 2019
2019 C4 Gathering
May 16-18, 2019
The National Corvette Museum hosts the C4 Gathering along with the ZR-1 Net Registry http://www.zr1netregistry.com/, and the Grand Sport Registry http://www.grandsportregistry.com/.
Open to all those interested in the 4th Generation Corvette, these two organizations and the NCM are working to bring participants activities, seminars, road tours, MSP touring laps, and Karting along with information specific to their interest in this generation of Corvette.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY 2019
MiM ‘Branson Experience’
June 4 – 8, 2019
How about a ‘Museum in Motion” to the legendary Branson, MO?!! Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Stay at the Hotel Grand Victorian. Centrally located on the 76 Strip, less than 3 miles from world class shopping at the Branson Landing, and walking distance from all the best shows, restaurants, and attractions.
This MiM will include a day drives to beautiful Eureka Springs as well as a Dogwood Canyon drive. Enjoy a Dinner Cruise as well as other popular shows on this tour. Free time is also on the agenda to explore Branson as you wish!
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Bryce @ 270-777-4506
Registration to open January 2019
2019 NCM Le Mans Tour
Join us on our 4th adventure to France for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Here is the chance to see Corvette Racing against the world’s best GT cars in the most famous race of all. Just a few highlights of the tour include stops in London, Paris and of course Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track). We will have professional guides with us the entire trip to assist with our travels. After four nights in London and 3 nights in Paris, we will travel to Angers where we will stay throughout the Le Mans race.
The next three days will have us visiting the Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans track) as well as the town. Monday, we depart Angers and travel back to Paris for one last free day. Check out of our hotel and continue with your plans of either more travel or to the airport. Hotels, ground transportation, tour tickets, all breakfasts, some meals, Le Mans admission and grandstand race tickets and Corral tickets are included. We have a very limited number of openings so make your plans early to join us in making memories, new friends, and seeing beautiful London & France.
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506.
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Tour Fee: $5,600 per person for double occupancy
$6,600 per person for single occupancy
Payment: $1000 per person upon registration (non-refundable)
$2000 per person due Dec 1, 2018
Remaining balance due March 1, 2019
**AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR FEE **
*Plan to ARRIVE LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR) & DEPART PARIS CHARLES DE GALLE AIRPORT (CDG)
*When booking flights Select Multi-city flight – this will allow you to book your flight at the lower “round-trip” price while still arriving and departing from different cities
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
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| FRIDAY, JUNE 7 |
| Arrive LHR Airport (AM if possible) – Corus Hotel Hyde Park Mini tour of London by motor coach while waiting to check into rooms
** Hotel included in tour fee ** |
| Free to Roam or Tour with London Guides |
Early Evening Meet n’ Greet – ‘Brasserie Restaurant Hyde ParkThe Brasserie at Hyde Park, is a stylish conservatory restaurant overlooking Bayswater Road, with nice views across to Hyde Park.
** Included in tour fee **
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| SATURDAY, JUNE 8 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee ** |
Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions and cruise included in tour fee ** |
Evening Free to enjoy London on your own
** Hotel Included in tour fee **
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 9 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions included with tour fee **
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| Evening – ‘Flight on the London Eye’ The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel,[10] is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom. The London Eye is situated right at the tourist heart of London, (opposite Big Ben by the River Thames) with commanding views, (25 miles on a good day). The attraction was originally sponsored by British Airways, so rides are called flights. The Eye is besides the River Thames on the opposite bank to Big Ben.
** Ride & Lodging included with registration **
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| MONDAY, JUNE 10 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around London / Stops to include
** Admissions included with tour fee ** |
Evening Theatre ‘Les Miserables’
** Show and Lodging Included in tour fee **
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| TUESDAY, JUNE 11 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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| Travel by Eurostar Train 1st Class from London to Paris After a quick 30-minute check-in at St. Pancras International, you’ll be on your way to Paris in style. You will whizz through France at 186 mph. With lots of legroom and space to unwind, our seats are designed for a comfier journey, while our two-bag luggage allowance means you needn’t hold back on the packing. So sit back, relax and let us whisk you to the centre of Paris in just 2 hours 16 minutes.
** Included with tour fee **
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| Afternoon Mini Tour of Paris by Motorcoach |
Check into Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
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| Welcome Dinner at Bistro des Duex Theatres Le Bistro des Deux Theatres welcomes you in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris, close to numerous theaters such as the Mogador or the Paris and not too far from the Sacre-Coeur and Grands Magasins Shops.
** Lodging and Dinner included in tour fee **
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| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around Paris / Stops to include
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| Evening – Moulin Rouge Dinner and Show Since its creation in 1889, the Moulin Rouge has endeavoured to develop a performance concept, a distinctive imagery and a singular universe that are today recognized worldwide, ensuring its success both in France and abroad.
** Dinner, Show, and Lodging included with tour fee **
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| THURSDAY, JUNE 13 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Visits in and around Paris / Stops to include
** Admission and Cruise included in tour fee **
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Evening Free to Enjoy Paris
** Lodging included in tour fee **
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| FRIDAY, JUNE 14 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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| Depart for Le Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track) The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France. It is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and has been called the “Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency”
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets included in tour fee ** |
After Parade- Depart for Hotel Mercure Angers Centre
** Lodging included in tour fee ** |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 15 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Day at Le Circut de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track)
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets, & Lodging included in tour fee **
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 16 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Day at Le Circut de la Sarthe (Le Mans Track)
** Corvette Corral Tickets, Le Mans Admission & Grandstand Tickets, & Lodging included in tour fee **
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Evening on your own in Angers, France
** Lodging included in tour fee **
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| MONDAY, JUNE 17 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Depart by Motorcoach back to Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
** Lunch included in tour fee **
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Last Afternoon and Evening in Paris on Your Own
** Lodging included in tour fee **
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| TUESDAY, JUNE 18 |
| Breakfast at Hotel ** Included with tour fee **
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Check out Hotel Mercure Paris Montmartre
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| Travel Home Safely & Thank You for Joining the MiM 2019 ‘Le Mans Tour’ |
NOTE: There is a lot of walking / staircases / etc. on this adventure. Handicap accessibility is very limited in France, London and Le Mans. Corvette Corral at Le Mans is also quite a walk from track and grandstand seats.
2019 NCM Le Mans Race Weekend!
June 15 – 16, 2019
Attention GT and Prototype Race Fans of ALL Marques!!
On June 15-16, 2019 the world’s greatest car manufacturers will battle at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Through special arrangements with the ACO, we will be given commercial free, direct feed of the race.
We are planning to show the race on our 28-foot giant screen in the Chevrolet Theater, with live timing and scoring, refreshments during the entire 24 hours, private Skypes from the Corvette Racing team and also with ‘The Heroes of Le Mans’. This will be the next best thing to being there yourself!
Registration for this event will include:
- 24 hour opening of the NCM’s Theater for viewing purposes
- Early opening of NCM on Saturday, June 15
- Continental breakfast Saturday / Full breakfast Sunday
- Lunch on Saturday at noon
- Dinner Saturday evening
- Late Night Ice Cream bar
- Cash bar will be open Saturday after hours
- Snacks & refreshments provided
Security will cover the front grass circle entrance door (parking lot A entrance) from 5:00pm – 8:00am so you are free to come and go at your leisure. RV parking is allowed in the truck parking lot for this event only. Bring in your sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc. for an all night stay in the NCM. All activities are open to Event Registrants only.
Space will be very limited – pre-registration is of the essence!
Make sure you sign on to NCM eNews to get the latest information on all MiM (Museum in Motion) events and on-site events including opening of registration and fees. Questions, contact Karen @ 270-467-8804 or Bryce @ 270-777-4506.
Registration expected to open Jan 2019
2019 Caravan, NCM 25th Anniversary Celebration, & Hall of Fame Induction
AugUSt 28 – August 31, 2019
In the 25 years since the Museum opened the scope of the vision has blossomed to include changes such as the dedicated special exhibit hall, PDI delivery area, maintenance and preservation area, full service store, interactive exhibits and a world-class Motorsports park.
Every year leading into Labor Day weekend we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum, which was in 1994, by hosting a participant focused event. For 2019, we mark the 25th Anniversary milestone and focus on the diversity of the people that Corvette has brought together with a look back on the Museum’s history while looking forward to the future!
Registered participants can enjoy three days of activities in and around the Museum.
Thursday officially kicks off the event with a special opening ceremony and evening concert (Jefferson Starship) with fireworks show at the NCM Amphitheater. Other activities during the event include scenic self-guided road tours, seminars, video presentations, Corvette raffles, open membership meeting, 10/15/20/25-year recognition, and ambassador meeting.
Thursday evening registered attendees will be treated to a concert featuring Jefferson Starship. The concert will be held at the Museum’s outdoor Amphitheater and will conclude with a fireworks show. The concert is included with registration.
Friday evening will be our annual Corvette Hall for Fame induction ceremony and banquet where we will welcome new members into the prestigious and elite group of recipients who have made significant contributions to the Corvette. *Currently Sold Out – contact for wait list
Saturday evening wraps up the festivities with a ‘Party Like It’s 1994’ mixer, complete with food, music and fun. *Currently Sold Out – contact for wait list
Pre-Registration (closes Thursday, July 11 at 5pm CT)
$30 – Lifetime Members (per person)
$40 – Members (per person)
$65 – Non- Members (per person)
Our pre-registered guests will receive a hard card badge, lanyard, event pin and dash plaque, and commemorative event program
No online registration will be available after July 11th.
No refunds after July 11th
Onsite registration will begin on Monday, August 26th at 8:00 am.
Onsite prices are $35 – Lifetime, $45 – Members, $70 – Non-Members
** Jefferson Starship Concert Thursday evening included with Registration!!
Items to choose from upon registration
- Caravan Choice / NO Caravan
- Event T-Shirt
- Motorsports Park Touring Laps – offered
- Tuesday – Saturday / AM & PM Laps
- Sunday – AM Laps Only
- HOF Banquet – Friday, August 30 (to purchase group tables of 10 – call in to the events dept for reservation)
- Farewell Mixer ‘Party Like its 1994’ – Saturday, August 31 (food, cash bar, music)
T-Shirt
Parking
Registration for our 25th Anniversary and Caravan opens tomorrow, and as we did in 2014, we are offering reserved parking for the four-day event for a $500 donation to the Museum. For 2019, instead of having a numbered spot, your $500 donation will give you access to a reserved lot Wednesday through Saturday of the event week, and you will be able to park in any open spot. Donations for reserved parking will count toward the $1,000 minimum for Winner’s Circle but will not be eligible for Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 Giving Campaign gifts. Donations are not refundable.
To reserve your spot, please click on this secure link, choose General for the donation category, complete your personal information and type Reserved Parking in the additional notes field. An acknowledgement letter for your donation will be sent to your inbox immediately. Parking passes will be mailed via US Postal Service to the address we have on file for you in July of next year, or passes may be picked up and signed for when you are here during Bash 2019. Replacement passes will not be available.
Please email or call Connie Russell at [email protected] 270-467-8815 if you have questions.
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Full agenda and activities to follow in early 2019
2019 MiM KY 1 Lap (1)
September 30 – October 5
2019 will be the 10th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations join together to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by a Kentucky State Trooper, now using a marked Kentucky State Police Gray Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 different weeks in October.
Registration opening in late spring 2019!
Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to get the latest on event registration and updates
2019 MiM KY 1 Lap (2)
October 14 – October 19
2019 will be the 10th annual KY 1 Lap tour, part of the Museum in Motion (MiM) program and unique in that it is a partnership between the National Corvette Museum and the Kentucky State Police. The two organizations join together to raise money for both the Museum and Trooper Island, a KSP non-profit camp for underprivileged children. Each year the tour explores a different section of Kentucky. As always, the tour will be led by a Kentucky State Trooper, now using a marked Kentucky State Police Gray Corvette which is sure to attract attention as the caravan travels through an area of real Americana.
Due to overwhelming interest, we are offering this tour 4 different weeks in October.
Registration opening in late spring 2019!
Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to get the latest on event registration and updates
Community and Educational Events
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Each November the National Corvette Museum “salutes” members of the American armed forces as well as police and firefighters by offering complimentary admission to them and immediate accompanying family. Just show proof of service at our admissions counter to receive the offer – with our gratitude.
Car Shows & Corvette Events
Add your car show to our calendar!
The Museum will add car shows to our calendar, simply fill out the form below to submit your information for consideration to be included.
Please allow up to 10 business days for your event to appear online. Each month all events added to our calendar that are occurring the next month will be listed in our email newsletter.
If you have submitted your event in years’ past and the description/information is the same, you can simply submit name of event, new dates and location and we will update the dates leaving everything else the same.