If you've driven past the National Corvette Museum on Corvette Drive and wondered what else it keeps out of sight, there is now a date. The museum's new Collections Facility will begin guided public tours on Jan. 13, 2027, with tickets available by Dec. 1, 2026, according to WBKO.
The Details
- What: The 66,000-square-foot facility supports vehicle preservation, artifact conservation, secure storage and education, and can hold more than 200 Corvettes, WBKO reports.
- When: Public tours begin Jan. 13, 2027, per WBKO.
- Tickets: Per WBKO, tickets are sold online at corvettemuseum.org by Dec. 1. Tour space is limited, tickets must be bought in advance and none are sold on-site. Price and tour length: check ahead with the museum.
- Admission: Each tour ticket includes self-guided entry to the main museum, and both must be used on the same day, WBKO reports.
What Visitors Will See
WBKO says visitors will see preservation and restoration spaces and Corvettes from every generation, including some rarely displayed publicly, along with selections from the museum's artifacts. Bryce Burklow, the museum's president and CEO, described the project to WBKO as "creating a sustainable future for preserving the full story of Corvette."
Before You Go
- WBKO notes the tour involves extended standing and walking.
- Canes and wheelchairs are allowed, and complimentary wheelchairs are available on request. Rollators, electric scooters and strollers are not allowed, and children must be closely supervised, according to WBKO.
- Tour space is limited, so plan ahead if you want a seat on one of the first tours of the year.
