January 1 – March 1
Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM, CLOSED Tuesday
Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM
March 1 – October 31
Monday – Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM
All times Central. The last admission tickets are sold by 4:30pm CT. Tickets can be purchased on-site or online.
November 1 – December 31
Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Holidays Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Please visit our Plant Tour page for complete tour information, updated schedule, plant closings, etc.
While cameras and video equipment are welcome at the Museum, cameras are NOT allowed at the Plant. Please leave all electronic devices locked in your car during your Plant Tour.
Do you allow drones on the Museum grounds?
Please see our drone policy here.
The Museum is located approximately 60 miles north of Nashville and 100 miles south of Louisville.
We are located on I-65 at Exit 28. Both the museum and plant are visible from the interstate. When you exit the interstate you will be making a left at the first stoplight to reach the Museum. To reach the plant you make a right at the first stoplight. Address is 350 Corvette Dr. Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Yes, NCM has plenty of parking for buses, RVs and trucks. Turn into the museum at Gate A (the first entrance) and follow the signs for parking. You will be driving straight past the front entrance to the museum and the truck parking lot will be on the right. To exit, you will continue around the building and depart from Gate D. Parking at the Museum is free.
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. Any available discounts or coupons are applied to the adult rate.
For plant tour information, click here.
Bowling Green has a small airport that can accommodate private and smaller commercial jets. The closest international airport is located in Nashville, approximately 60 miles south of Bowling Green. You may also want to check with the Louisville Airport, it is only approximately 90 minutes from the museum.
Dine on-site in the Stingray Grill! The Stingray Grill is a unique dining experience within the National Corvette Museum. Just like the Corvette, it attracts people from all around the world to share in something that is both classic and contemporary.
No. You are welcome to come and visit our 4,000+ square foot Corvette Store and admission is not required to access it. You may also shop online at www.corvettestore.com.
A Group Rate is available for 15 or more guests and must be booked two weeks in advance. For those groups arriving by bus, we provide two complimentary admissions per bus. Visit our Motorcoach page here. For more information on planning your Corvette Club visit, click here. If you have a Student Group, click here for our Teacher page. Group rates are not available for day of visits, must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
Members of the NCM get in free (except during special events). There is a $2.00 discount upon presentation of an ID card for AAA Members, Military Veterans, and GM Employees. Retired Military, Veterans, and Active Military with ID receive $5 Off.
We welcome all service animals, as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA defines service animals as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. These service animals are permitted inside the building.
Animals whose sole function is to provide assistance or emotional support but are not individually trained do not meet the definition of service animal under the ADA. These animals are not permitted inside our buildings. For complete guidelines, please reference the ADA website at: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
However, there is a pet care facility near the Museum that can keep your pet safe during your visit. Dogs Day Out, 4800 Sunyside-Gott Road, Bowling Green. https://www.facebook.com/dogsdayoutbgky/. Half day rates are available and reservations can be made by calling 270-781-4421.
The Bowling Green area has a vast array of special events and activities. Visit the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website at www.visitbgky.com for ideas, or call them at 800-326-7465 to request your free Visitor’s Guide with map. There is also a staffed visitor information kiosk located in the lobby of the Museum that is happy to assist you with recommendations for your visit.
A Group Rate is available for 15 or more guests and must be booked two weeks in advance. Visit our Motorcoach page here. For more information on planning your Corvette Club visit, click here. If you have a Student Group, click here for our Teacher page. Group rates are not available for day of visits, must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
