National Corvette Museum

The National Corvette Museum is an automobile museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, dedicated to a single American sports car model. The building houses more than 80 vehicles arranged across several galleries that trace design changes and technical improvements over many decades.

The museum opened in September 1994 to document the evolution of this sports car line since its first production run in 1953. In February 2014, a sinkhole opened beneath the building and swallowed eight vehicles, an event that became part of the site's own story.

The facility celebrates how the Corvette became part of American car culture, with visitors often sharing stories about their own vehicles. Display panels and restoration workshops show how owners maintain these cars as part of daily driving or weekend hobbies.

Visitors typically spend around two to three hours walking through the galleries, depending on their interest in technical details or archival materials. A gift shop and café provide options for breaks during the visit.

The sinkhole exhibit displays several vehicles exactly as they emerged from the collapse, with visible damage and dirt. Visitors can stand near the repaired floor section and compare restored cars with those left in their damaged state.

Location: Bowling Green

Inception: 1994

Official opening: September 2, 1994

Address: Corvette Drive

Opening Hours: March 01-October 31 09:00-17:00; November 01-December 31 Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00; November 01-December 31,January 01-February 28 Saturday,Sunday 09:00-17:00; January 01-February 28 Monday,Wednesday-Friday 10:00-17:00; December 24-25 off; January 01 off; November Thursday[4] off

Phone: +12707817973

Website: http://corvettemuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 37.00417,-86.37500

Latest update: December 22, 2025 22:12