The National Corvette Museum’s Corvette Store is throwing it back to every Corvette era with the opening of its new Vintage Shop. Launched on Monday, April 8, the first “drop” featured 100 vintage and retro items ranging from apparel, diecasts, books, and more. This special collection of vintage items was provided to the Corvette Store by generous donors and will thrill Corvette lovers of all ages. The Corvette lifestyle – including some of the retro looks of the 1970’s and 1980’s – has been a part of Corvette since 1953, and the new Vintage Shop gives any Corvette fan the chance to add some r ..read more

The next time that you visit the National Corvette Museum, be sure to look upward as you explore the exhibit Driven by Design. Suspended from the ceiling is a wire-frame model in the shape of the C5 Corvette. This model was one of the tools designers used to visualize the body of the C5, the design that would take Corvette into the 21st century.  When it debuted in 1997, the fifth generation was the most revolutionary Corvette ever created. Its development began in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but during this time financial difficulties and corporate politics within General Motors were ..read more

Chef Jake Olson’s versatility is clear in the multiple talents he brings to the field as a chef, restaurateur, nightclub manager, and beverage director. Jake discovered his culinary identity later in life, hitting the ignition in the kitchen in 2004, and taking a very museum approach to begin his culinary journey—self-learning. This included devouring hundreds of cookbooks, online courses, and honing his skills through practice and trial. The zest for learning brought him to The Palace Theater in Louisville as a server and bartender, where he quickly realized the opportunity to creat ..read more

In 1963, automobile designer Margaret “Peg” Sauer began a new challenge. Sauer had previously worked for Harley Earl’s “Damsels of Design” team at General Motors, where she was influential in creating interiors for several GM vehicles in the 1950s. Her new opportunity came with Raymond Loewy’s industrial design studio and a chance to work on its latest project, the Studebaker Avanti. The Avanti was Studebaker’s new luxury performance car, and the automobile manufacturer had tasked Loewy’s team with its design.  In just 40 days, Lowey’s studio crafted a design for a four-seat coupe with a ..read more

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1937 Cord 812 Displayed with More than 50 Pieces of Hyperrealistic Automotive and Motorcycle Artwork from 14 Different Artists The National Corvette Museum is providing guests with another way to experience the magnificence and splendor of automotive design with a new exhibit, LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting, opening March 15. Comprised of more than 50 paintings by nearly 15 of today’s realists and hyperrealists specializing in automobiles and motorcycles, LUSTER takes up residency in the Museum’s ..read more

Held in February each year since 1959, the Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s most prestigious race. Wins at Daytona are among the greatest accomplishments in a driver’s career, victories that will be remembered for decades. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s second Daytona 500 win.  Earnhardt Jr. won his first Daytona 500 in 2004, driving for the race team founded by his legendary father. Four years later, he began racing for Hendrick Motorsports, the top Chevrolet team in NASCAR’s highest division. In his first six seasons with Hendrick, Earnhardt Jr. won only two races a ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, KY, February 12, 2024 – On February 12, 2014, at 5:38 AM, the National Corvette Museum suffered a cave-in that claimed eight cars from the museum’s multimillion dollar collection and caused an international sensation. The video and images captured by museum security cameras went viral, circulating around the globe. Viewers were left stunned at the loss of such rare and remarkable treasures, and all eyes were on the National Corvette Museum’s response and recovery.   Today, on the tenth anniversary of the world-famous sinkhole, the National Corvette Museum is cele ..read more

There are love stories that stand the test of time, and there are love stories like no other.  While most romances focus on how two people fall in love, iconic romances span beyond the mainstream definition and shape generations in unexpected ways.   There are many reasons why we can assume the Corvette has cemented itself in automotive history and culture.  Across the globe, people have been enthralled with America’s Sports Car. From the humble 1953 Polo White Convertible, to the track capable mid-engine C8 we know and love today, the Corvette has impressively influenced t ..read more

Treat your Valentine to an unforgettable evening with an exclusive Valentine’s Day dining experience at the Stingray Grill, located at the National Corvette Museum. Inspired by the Cajun and creole flavors of Mardi Gras, the Grill’s 2024 Valentine’s Day menu features expertly curated menu items paired with libations perfect for Corvette-loving couples.   The price-fixed menu includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert for $119, with gratuity, taxes, cocktails and wine not included. The menu includes Hors D’ourves featuring Crabe Cake Eggrolls, main course selections including a P ..read more

As the National Corvette Museum advances its mission to educate worldwide audiences on the evolution of the Corvette—America’s Sports Car—through collection, preservation, and celebration of its legacy, it is excited to welcome Robert Maxhimer as Director of Collections and Exhibitions. Building on the momentum from the past three years, which includes more than $3M in Museum enhancements in Exhibit galleries alone, Maxhimer will oversee the Museum’s collection of historically significant Corvettes and more than 50,000 Corvette artifacts, as well as managing a team of archivists, vehicle maint ..read more