National Corvette Museum

Came thur her a couple of months ago on my way to Nigeria falls and didn't stop so here we are agan. Great visit a little pricey but very cool. lots of cool cars and history of the corvettes. Put together in a timeline in history. Cool cRs for actors and famous people. Cool concept vets you probably wouldn't see anywhere else . Spent about 1 1/2 hours inthw place and seen it all. Cool gift shop and a restaurant. Cool stop very interesting. Keep up the great job. Maby knock the price down a bit but cool. Thanks a whole lot and hope to see yall agan.!!!@@@!!

Great facility, wide range of vehicles on display. This is the second time that I've been to visit. The vehicles on display change periodically, so there is always something different to see on each visit. The racing simulator was fun. Highly recommended for any car enthusiast.

We had a private group tour which far exceeded my expectations. Then we had dinner which rivaled a 5 star restaurant. Everything was so good. The simulators were exceptional, feeling like you were on a real track. Thank you for the amazing experience.

Great place, displays are well done. Wish I would have taken a guided tour to learn more. Plenty of videos and plaques to read. Clean bathrooms and a nice Diner. There is a sampling of eight cars in the lobby you can see without paying before the cashier line. A Corvette library with records open weekdays only. Went through in about an hour and 45 minutes. Would spend longer watching videos in the future. I imagine the reason there aren't more variety of different vintages is that enthusiast are keeping and driving their Vettes. Gift shop has a great item, managed to escape with only a sticker. To the ladies, this place is husband/boyfriend safe. There are no Corvettes for sale or financing available.

If you are a car person in the least you need to see this museum. The Corvette is a clasic no matter what era body style you love the most. I am a split window late 60's person and the examples are breathtaking. Plan on spending two to three hours at a minimum here. There is also a lot of history about the car(s), their designers, and racing that you need to absorbe while you are there.

My bf is a car guy and loved it, I know nothing about cars and also loved it! We drove his corvette so he could drive on the race track. - I LOVED the sinkhole information. You can even look down into the sinkhole, and see a car all crumpled from the sinkhole. We visited mammoth cave national park on this trip, so learning about the cave region really brought it full circle. - well put together museum, it appeals to everyone. I loved the history and seeing the body changes of each generation. Fun to see the paint choices and how they choose interior/ exterior color schemes. I also enjoyed learning about the clay models and wind tunnel testing for aerodynamics. - we played on the racing simulators, fun and challenging! It’s like a vamped up arcade game with full size cars. - I was disappointed that the assembly plant was closed for tours. Still awesome museum visit though! - I collect patches and found patches in the gift shop.

The Corvette Museum is an absolute must-visit for any car enthusiast. From the moment you step inside, you are surrounded by stunning Corvettes representing every era of this iconic brand. The tour guide was excellent, combining impressive knowledge with genuine passion for the history and engineering behind these legendary cars. Every exhibit is thoughtfully curated, making the experience both educational and exciting. The only minor drawback is that visitors cannot sit inside the cars, but the sheer variety and presentation more than make up for it. Whether you are a lifelong Corvette fan or simply appreciate automotive history, this museum is a gem and well worth the trip.

I loved it! But I'm also a pretty big fan of corvette and cars in general. I think that if I had brought a family member they would have enjoyed it but also been a little surprised it wasn't longer. I didn't care haha. It was plenty of fun facts and cool cars to make the trip worth it. FUN FACT They have a library there you can use if you want to look more into the history of your car!!!

Beautiful sleek works of art. My favorite car by far. For $25, you can visit the museum at your own pace. They had cars from many different years. It was fun to learn about the evolution of design. There was an interactive part which you could pay extra to do a race simulation in a corvette but we didn't try that as the line was quite long. I really wish they would have had an opportunity to sit in a car and get your photo up next to one. Every car was roped off with signs to not touch. Maybe I'll have to buy one to sit in it someday.

We took a day trip to Bowling Green from Louisville on September 10th to specifically see the temporary summer exhibit at the Corvette Museum regarding the 10-year anniversary of the sinkhole incident. This was my first time here and I would probably consider it a one-and-done unless they have a future special exhibit that intrigues me. The temporary exhibit commemorating the 2014 sinkhole was interesting. It ended 9/15/2024. The viewing window in the floor of the main showroom to see the sinkhole was not for the faint-of-heart. Vertigo! The cars are gorgeous and the educational hands on displays were a nice surprise. We were all impressed with the informational presentations regarding design and concept development, historical facts, and the eye candy. Very nice venue, well maintained, and friendly employees. Price was $20 after military discount and senior discounts are also available. Please note, time zone at the Museum is CST, not EST. We were able to go "back in time" because we traveled from the Louisville area.

Worst experience ever in a restaurant!!! We had an awesome guided tour with Greg of the museum, and decided to get something to eat before finishing seeing the museum. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, sat down at 12:45, ordered 3 burgers and sodas. Sodas were brought right away. At that point our waitress never came back, after about 30 minutes we flagged another waitress down to get refills and she brought them. At 1:45, I went to bar counter and asked the server there to check on our food that it had been 45 minutes since we ordered. Shortly after, another server came to table and said "can I get your order?" I told her we had already ordered, and she asked what we ordered. At this point it was bad being in restaurant for an hour and food order had not been placed. But it got worse when I asked for a manager. A few minutes later John came to our table. He explained that the order was not turned in, but he was the cook and apologized. I asked to have the meal comp'd, he refused and said our food was being cooked right now. I knew this was a lie because he had already told us he was the cook today, so I asked him who was cooking our food. He then said I'm not cooking your food and you can either leave or I will have security escort you out of building. We left and I found our tour guide Greg, who helped me find the Museum Manager and reported the incident to him. The Stingray Grill ruined our museum experience.

Beautiful museum with a boatload of very cool corvettes and their histories. From racing to concept to everyday vets.... It's all here. Well worth the small entrance fee!!

Thanks to the Frazier History Museum in Louisville I not only knew of this place, but it was my deciding factor of making a stop here. I mean, we all kind of knew of this place from that news story years ago about the sinkhole opening up and swallowing up some notable Corvettes, but it was kind of like tucked away in the back of our minds. When I visited I was informed that Bowling Green fought hard to have this located here and they definitely nailed it by doing so. When you drive up t the museum you are greeted, in your face, by Corvette. Everything is Corvette, building, parking lot, walking paths, and of course, the inside. Upon entry, you go to the admission area, purchase your ticket, and then make your way to a photo op area, they are trying to get you to purchase a photo at the end. When you do make it through the area you are then off to the races. As you enter you see the beginnings of the Corvette and how it has become a part of pop culture everywhere. As you progress through the museum you see how the car has gone through many redesigns but still remained a favorite of car enthusiasts. One of my favorite things in here was how you were walking through eras not just an exhibit. It made you feel like you were walking a streetscape through Americana. Each era of design is represented here. One of my favorite things to see here was the Corvette that was bricked up in a supermarket. It now resides in this museum in a mock up of how it looked in the supermarket. Then you make your way to the atrium area. Excuse me, the Skydome, where the infamous sinkhole opened up. In here are housed some of the rarest of Corvettes and what is now a window that looks down into the sinkhole. It is pretty neat to have a look down to see this. There is an exhibit that accompanies this that shows the depth of the hole and where the vehicles had landed when the fell through. There is also an area (closed off when I visited but viewable through windows) of some of the vehicles that fell. There is so much to see here that it is hard to remember everything. But the things that stick out is the vehicles used in racing, the gallery where there are portraits of the vehicle, and seeing the design models. Tours are available at an extra fee and they give you more information on what you are seeing. And of course at the end of the museum you empty out into the gift shop. Things can get pricy in here, but I'm sure if you own a Corvette that is not a factor to you. Me, I just wanted a magnet.

That was an amazing experience. Seeing the history of the corvette was pretty cool. From the toys, to drivers, to models, it was all so interesting. The museum itself was bigger than I expected and lots to read up on. So many donated or on load pieces. Just wow. Seeing where the sink hole happened and learning about that was unbelievable. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We even saw corvettes fresh off the line being ready to ship. It was a very cool adventure.

A day filled with over 60 years Corvette history and memorabilia. My parents had friends who owned Vettes & I was lucky to ride in many of them as a child. Now to learn the history behind the experiences was all the more meaningful. Who knew one was "buried" within a building? A must-see adventure through time to add to every sports car lover's bucket list.

I was fortunate enough to attend a function in their event space. The space is very pretty, but the best part was that they really took acoustics into account when designing it. Great system and sound tampering in such a large space. Lots of windows and natural light.

We visited the corvette museum back in July when my father in law opted for the corvette delivery. I'm not a "car aficionado" by any means, but the tour of the factory was one of the most unique experiences ever. If you have time, definitely do this! Being able to see the process of how the cars are built and assembled is AMAZING. So much goes into the process, and to be able to witness the magic happening right there in the factory was a one of a kind experience. They provide headphones so you can hear the guide while you are walking throughout the factory. You are also required to wear safety glasses. They transport you from the museum to the factory via van, so you don't have to worry about driving and figuring out parking. Learning about the history of the Corvette in the museum portion was very informative. Even learning about the sinkhole that occurred at the museum was interesting!! It was decorated nicely with plenty of cars to see. The bathrooms in the building are very clean, which is nice. Great little museum for car lovers. Highly recommend doing the factory tour if you can. There's a little gift shop with plenty of memorabilia to choose from to remember your visit. There is also a bar and grill attached to the museum called the Stingray Grill. We had lunch there and left with bellies full. Amazing experience, especially being able to accompany someone who purchased a corvette for the museum delivery. Check this place out and then make your way to some of the bourbon distilleries in Kentucky!

Great spot a visit. Lots of corvette history and a great shop as well. It's well worth the stop if you have time.

The National Corvette Museum, located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a mecca for enthusiasts of American sports cars, offering a deep dive into the history, culture, and engineering marvel that is the Chevrolet Corvette. As soon as you step into the museum, you're greeted by a stunning array of Corvettes from every era, each with its own story, from the earliest models to the latest cutting-edge designs. The museum's layout guides visitors through a chronological journey, showcasing the evolution of the Corvette with meticulously maintained vehicles, engaging displays, and rare memorabilia that you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. One of the most fascinating exhibits is the Skydome, home to the infamous sinkhole that swallowed eight classic Corvettes in 2014. The museum has turned this event into a compelling display of resilience and restoration, demonstrating the dedication to preserving Corvette history, even in the face of unexpected challenges. Beyond the cars themselves, the museum offers interactive experiences, such as the Corvette Simulator, which gives you a taste of what it's like to drive this iconic sports car. The museum also delves into the manufacturing process with the Corvette Assembly Plant located just across the street, where visitors can witness the birth of new Corvettes, making the visit a comprehensive experience. Special events and educational programs are frequently held, drawing Corvette enthusiasts from around the globe, creating a vibrant community atmosphere. Whether you're a lifelong fan or simply curious about American automotive culture, the National Corvette Museum is a compelling destination that combines history, technology, and artistry in a way that's both educational and thrilling. In summary, the National Corvette Museum is not just a showcase of cars; it's an immersive journey into the heart of American automotive innovation, culture, and passion. It's a place where history is alive, and every corner holds a new discovery. Whether you're marveling at the sleek lines of a 1963 Stingray or feeling the rumble of a modern ZR1, the museum ensures a memorable experience that's as dynamic and exciting as the Corvette itself.

I'm not exactly a car aficionado, nor do I have a particular affinity for Corvettes, but my son and I had a great visit to this museum. About an hour drive from Nashville, it was well worth the trip. The museum feels very clean and modern, and has enough on display to justify the admission ($18.00) but not so much that it is overwhelming. In about 2 hours, you can casually see everything on display, reading information, etc. I particularly enjoyed the layout, which essentially brings you on a chronological path from the 1950's era Corvettes to present day. And, of course, like Disney world, you have to end / exit at the gift shop.

My husband loves Corvette so we decided to visit the museum on our Kentucky Bourbon Trail road trip. We took the tour and our guide Greg was extremely knowledgeable by providing us with all the history of the many cars, people, and celebrities that once owned and built the cars which was very interesting. If you are close and are interested in the Corvette I would say make the stop. We also had lunch in the Stingray which was average nothing outstanding but the staff was nice.

If you're a car fan you'll like it. If you're a corvette fan you'll love it. If you're like the rest of us you'll be glad you went once to check it off the list. I fit into this last category. I'm pretty sure I had a few of these as hot wheels. And to see the actual thing was kinda cool. But it's not a repeat visit for us.

This is exactly what you'd expect. If you're into cars and especially Corvettes, this is your place. If you buy one, you can get it delivered here for pick up. There's a grill here if you're hungry. The exhibit on the sinkhole that affected the museum is interesting. Entry is $24.

If you're ever in Bowling Green for some reason, you must stop at the National Corvette Museum! To be honest, I'm not really a car person, but I do appreciate history and iconic American engineered machines. If you just want to see cool Corvettes from back-in-the-day to modern beauties, you can be in and out of here in about 20-30 minutes.

I'm not a Corvette person but having the opportunity to tour this museum helped me to really appreciate the ingenuity of this machine. I really enjoyed seeing the history of the Corvette and the unique designs. Although I didn't participate, it was fun watching people race in a Corvette simulation (pay for activity). I had no idea that a sinkhole at the museum had swallowed eight Corvettes in 2014. So that was an added interest to the self guided tour. They actually have a space that you can look down to see part of the cave that opened up in the museum. There's also a really neat section of 2024 Corvettes lined up that have been purchased and will be given to the owners on the 22nd.

Never met a museum we didn't love and The National Corvette Museum delivers. If you're not a Corvette fan, or a car fan, the museum is laid out and presented to make even the disinterested interested. For car and Corvette fans it is Mecca. A tour of the factory is suppose to be fantastic but only available M-F. Call or check the website for details. Its a fantastic museum. I want to see the factory and run the track.

This is a marvelous museum. From seeing some of the photos, it's obvious that they do change exhibits from time to time. Good to know, since I may be back in the area a year or two from now. Free parking, $17 admission. The museum opens up in the museum delivery area. So you see the 'vettes that are being picked up that day and the new owners/drivers. Kind of neat to see the excitement they have along with their friends/family. Inside is a wealth of information. If you are a Corvette enthusiast, you will be very pleased, Also keep in mind that if you are a historical buff and your partner just wants to hastily look at pretty cars, there could be a problem. Lot to take in here. Lot of history. Quite a bit of walking. If you enjoyed this tour like I did, be sure and tour the factory across the street, if you haven't done so before.

The best place to spend a day or a weekend. Sitting in the Sky Done talking g about the stores of all those in the Hall of Fame. It was an amazing day. Thanks to all the staff at the National Corvette Museum for making this day possible.

What an outstanding location to bring your new baby home from the factory. From the VIP tour in the working Corvette, GM factory plant, to the museum tour with the donated Corvette, to see Zora and his history to the Corvette, museum store, where you can buy anything Corvette, you can think of to watching someone drive the Corvette out of the museum into the beautiful landscape area outside the museum. What a treat, situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

If you like Corvettes you will like this museum. The building's architecture is certainly unique. I'm happy these vehicles are made in America and actually toured the factory here in addition to the main museum. The factory portion was somewhat interesting. You can spend as long or as little time as you want in the museum. There are videos of various lengths to watch. You can also book a guided tour for groups of up to 20. We did not opt for that at our visit. I have not been since the sink hole incident. Reading reviews here, it sounds interesting. They have a Corvette Simulator in which "Guests of all ages can get behind the wheel of a C6 Corvette and pilot it around a virtual racetrack with our Corvette Simulator! Sessions are $10 each, and passengers are welcome. The simulator is located in the lobby, within the Museum." I didn't try the simulator. Active, Veteran, or Retired Military received $5 Off admission with ID - which is always a nice touch! Well done Corvette Museum! Their gift shop has everything Corvette for the Corvette aficionado in your life, from Corvette branded Seiko watches, all types of Corvette clothing and ball caps, corvette branded golf accessories, lapel pins and barware.

This is a must stop if you are traveling in the area. We had such a great time touring the museum. If you are a Corvette owner you get front row parking treatment!! When you first walk in the new cars that are ready to be delivered to their new owners greet you. What a sight! Lots of exciting things to see and read. The best part is the re-enactment of the sink hole and watching the actual video and seeing the cars affected and the restoration. Staff is nice the gift shop had souvenirs that were reasonable priced. Going during the week is better as you can easily stroll through and see things with very little rush.

One of my favorite places. And one of my favorite cars. Got to come by here and share some special time with my kiddos. If you haven't been here yet you need to check it out

Very cool museum. Wasn't planning a trip here but saw signs off the interstate and decided to stop and glad we did. Very cool layout and cars inside. Interactive stem lab that allows for hands on design of your own corvette. Photos are then displayed on a large screen and can be purchased upon exiting the museum. One of the nightlights was reading the story of the collapse that happened on site. There is a small section of the floor that has an opening to show how deep the collapse went down. The museum has an on site food place to eat eliminating the need to go somewhere else to done if you get hungry. Paid admission gives you in and out privileges so you are able to leave and come back if you choose to do so. There is also a virtual simulator of driving a corvette. I'd highly suggest to check timing prior to going into the museum as the wait can be quite long. This is also an additional cost and not included in museum admission. Parking is free and available on site. If you're coming through Bowling Green or in the area stop by to experience for yourself!

We had a fantastic afternoon at the National Corvette Museum. The museum is creatively designed and features an incredible inventory of Chevrolet Corvettes. We loved learning about the history, design, and manufacturing of the Corvette. It's worth stopping to check out this treasure!

Corvettes are just kind of their own thing, and this wonderful collection just helps you grasp the breadth of the history. They don't have hundreds of every year model in every configuration you can imagine; as cool as that would be, it's really too much for a family afternoon stop off the freeway. But they have many terrific examples of some base models, upgraded configurations, and some very rare. The rarest: 1983- the ONLY factory built car still in existence. Can't get rarer than that. If you start feeling the itch, don't forget to cross the freeway over to NCM Motor Sports Park where you can drive yourself around the 2.3mi track in a recent production model from the local factory. I still have a smile on my face from 5 months ago!

It's not your typical car museum.... all the cars run....many are donated.... Some are on loan and 8 were swallowed by a sinkhole. Corvettes from all 8 generations are on display, many have interactive displays.... There is even a Hot Wheels display that's interactive and is fun for the kids and adults too. Since the Corvette factory is right down the street you can even arrange to pick your new Corvette up at the museum... that includes VIP treatment! To those that like to buy the occasional souvenir..... the gift shop is expansive and the pricing is reasonable. We had so much fun, my lovely ‍ is almost convinced to letting me order and get delivery at the museum too.

Have passed this so many times on our way to visit relatives up north we'd always wondered what it was like. Last month we decided to find out! We opted for a guided tour, which was great - we recommend it. The gentleman we had was a car lover all his life and Corvette owner himself, and added so much to what we saw and got out of the tour. Apparently those are the types they tend to use for tour guides. Some of the cars (and their histories are incredible, but you know what we liked most? The parts relating to the 2014 sinkhole and related recoveries/restorations!

This place is beautiful. We didn't get to see the private collection, and I wish they had some sign at the check-in desk that have the hours of when they are open. Also the cafe was closed (closes at 3p) when we went and I was looking forward to doing that too but they weren't open. The Museum has a wonderful collection of corvettes over the years. They deliver their timeline beautifully. TCM also shows their entire sinkhole collection and history of everything. They have a special room. It's magnificent to see. You really feel the energy from that day in there. It's displeasing to say the least. But, wonderfully put together. There are lots of photos of the different era cars on the Google page, however, I clicked the snap button on my favorites. I did check out the brick engraving and that's $125 to do that, but gets shared after a while due to weather. However, they do have nice octagon shaped bricks inside and those are $250 for non members and $200 for members. This would make for a better option if you would like your legacy to live on for years to come.

Really cool definitely a place to stop. 25 bucks to get in . But it's worth it the clothes are actually normal price

We parked in front, walked past the new 2022 corvettes that are being pick up today. We spent about :90 here, it was interesting & enjoyable. Corvettes are manufactured and delivered at this huge factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We paid our $15 admission & walked into the gallery of cars & racers by year with stats. We looked into the sinkhole, saw damaged vettes & went into a reenactment of the sinkhole. There were interactive hands-on exhibits. We walked past the Corvette library and archives, the conference center, the foundation, the Corvette Museum delivery department. There was a large expensive gift shop and a Stingray Grill. The tour ended in the gift shop. Everything corvette was for sale from manuals, clothing, Crystal, parts, bags, blankets, umbrellas, calendars, magnets, toys ...

The museum itself is fine, but Shane and Becky ruined my Museum Delivery experience by ignoring multiple requests and bungling communications. What was marketed as a bucket list trip for me and 3 VIP associates became an inescapable boondoggle, adding headache and expense at every turn. Every request made of me was presented as urgent, but any request from me to the Museum staff was shrugged off or mismanaged. This was the single worst car delivery of my life. After several schedule changes from the Musuem thwarted our travel plans, I asked if I could just have the car shipped to me at my expense. Shane said he could only ship it to the dealer which is actually further from me than the Museum. I asked if I could come to the museum, forfeit the R8C fee, and just pick up the car without any Victory Lane fanfare. I had scheduled a 7:45am pickup to minimize any unwanted attention. Despite my request to cancel this "VIP" program, Shane's response to me on the phone was that Victory Lane is the "default" plan and that I should talk to his assistant Becky or my host Bev who would customize the experience any way I wished. Sure, these are first world problems, but JSYK $90,000 gets you the runaround and the "default" plan. They unilaterally changed my pickup time, from 7:45 am to 10:00 and miscommunicated about it internally. At 9:20 on the morning of the delivery, I was about to leave my hotel and walk to the facility when Bev, my delivery host, texted to ask if there had been a miscommunication and they'd forgotten to pick me up for my 7:45am appointment. Not only had Becky misinformed me of the time, necessitating a wait until after the museum opened, but she caused confusion with their team by failing to communicate it internally. Yet again, I asked to skip Victory Lane. Despite Bev's emphatic "Yes! I'm here to set this up any way you wish", I walked in to find my car sitting at the corner of Corvette Blvd and Victory Lane. Bev then seemed completely baffled as to how else she could present the features anywhere besides in a growing throng of onlookers. I understand that these folks are well-meaning and genuine fans of the brand, but I had made every reasonable attempt to avoid this by taking delivery before the museum opened or asking for something so simple as to take delivery down the hallway or outside. I wish that was the end of the litany of errors, but I was then told that Bev needed hard copies of all my paperwork because there was nothing in my file. I let her know that I had emailed Becky everything and that on her second effort, Becky had said that all the paperwork was in order. Bev was able to locate the paperwork and affix my license plate. To give credit where credit is due: Bev did a very thorough, friendly, and professional job of explaining the car's features. Nonetheless, it was distracting and claustrophobic having onlookers hovering so closely that Bev had to warn them several times against head injuries when we operated the top and windows. I agreed to let Bev take a few pictures of me with the car outside as a keepsake and to share with my friends. However, as if to drive home the ongoing theme that there would be no deviation from the National Corvette Museum's R8C script, my last and probably simplest request to have her text me those pictures was also brushed aside to be handled in a few days. My letter to Sharon B went unanswered.

This was my first visit to the museum. On our last visit to Bowling Green for the 1991 Corvette Homecoming the museum was not yet built. A museum visit should be made by all car enthusiast. Entrance to the museum is free for museum members. Corvette Boulevard is great for watching owners take delivery of their cars. The museum has a delivery option which owners pick up their cars that are made at the factory which is next door to the museum. Don't miss viewing the sinkhole and the cars that were damaged. There is also a film depicting the history of Corvette. The Stingray Grill offers an opportunity to relax with some food and drink. Corvette plant tours have been suspended due to Covid 19.

I had wanted to stop here for years and today I finally had the chance. If you use AAA you get $2 off the admission. One of the more interesting parts when you walk in is the area where people can pick up their new vettes and drive them home. Must be nice... The museum itself has a good intro movie and does a nice job on the history and design influences of the brand. Plenty of cars and prototypes to gawk at. We found the exhibits about the sinkhole and the recovery of the eight cars from the hole in 2014 to be fascinating and this is where we spent the most time. The sky dome has more cars including those that were recovered from the pit. Overall it was worth the detour - even if you are not a car buff it is must see - a real part of American history here.

Wow. Just wow. I'm not much of a Motörhead but this museum is well done and beautiful. It doesn't hurt to have so many beautiful cars around. :)

A must visit if you love cars or Corvettes. The museum has cars from the first model to the latest. We ate at the restaurant on dite and it was surprisingly very good.

This was a great day trip for us from Nashville. The museum had plenty of cars to gaze at and also a cafe inside. We didn't eat at the cafe, but the gift shop was very nice. Plenty of corvette collectibles and apparel.

After passing by this place early morning or late evenings for the past 10 years, I finally found myself driving by during regular business hours and as a C4 owner, I WAS NOT going to let this opportunity pass by. The museum is nice, and so was the retail shop.

The museum was beautiful and really clean. We were greeting nicely and saw some really cool stuff! It was interesting to learn about and see the sinkhole.

This has been on my list for a while. I've been to several car museums, most recently the BMW Museum in Munich https://www.yelp.com/biz/bmw-museum-münchen?hrid=fvKbI5aeaoMmz3JbxIT5BA, and I always find them interesting. I'm not a car enthusiast - I drive a very boring four cylinder crossover - but I enjoy car museums and this one was good. Corvettes are only made here in Bowling Green since 1981 at a factory that is across the street from the museum. Manufactured since 1953, the museum has examples of all the different generations on display in an organized manner. A number of special and historic and concept models are here and even a few that aren't Corvettes including a 1951 Crosley Super Sport (because it was the first post-war sports car). From the 1953 polo white Corvette through the 1967 sunfire yellow coupe to a 2019 Sebring orange ZR1. You may recall the "sinkhole" incident from 2014 when a number of cars were damaged and they have done a fabulous job of incorporating that into the exhibit with the repaired and not repaired vehicles. Of course, there is a gift shop and you can pick up Corvette merchandise including mugs, glasses, shirts and models of the Corvette emblem. Every so often, you'll hear applause. That's from the front entryway and is someone taking delivery of their new Corvette right here in the Museum. The museum is not free but the $18 entry charge will give you at least two hours of entertainment. There is a free wifi, plentiful restrooms and a small cafe. Social distancing requirements are in effect as of July 2020. [Review 13603 overall, 922 of 2020, number 113 in Kentucky.]

This place is awesome! So interesting! Lots of things to do, look at, and there's even a simulator where you can drive the corvettes and race against people!! 10/10! I totally recommend this!!

High price, slow service for ok food, not bad just ok. Not a lot of choices on the menu. The ambiance is like a cafe

I first ever spotted the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green on a road trip with my girlfriend from Nashville to Louisville. I knew the second I spotted it, a friend of mine would like to visit. I'm not a race/sports car enthusiast by any stretch of the imagination. My ultimate goal car is like an all the bells and whistles Subaru crosstrek, which my son makes fun of me all of the time for. However, how cool is visiting Bowling Green where Corvettes have been made since before I was born? Pretty freaken cool! My only real Corvette story is my grandma has ALWAYS been a red sports car lady! She adores a red sports car and has been trying to give my son her red Corvette since before he even got his drivers license. I've had to tell her repeatedly I will not let a 16 year old, 18 year old and even now 19 year old drive a red Corvette. It's just not practical Nana! So I've bought him two used cars in the past year. I've told her the insurance on a teen male driving a red Corvette would be absurd, to which she always replies, she'll pay the insurance. Anyways, my Nana is the absolute best but there's no way I'm allowing her to give my son her red Corvette. That's my only Corvette story. Now onto the Museum. Since I'm not into sports cars, it was cool but really a lot of it is lost on me. I don't know much about cars. I like what I like, and I don't even have a clue what they are when I do (if I can spot a McLaren I'm like super proud of myself) but this museum is still really fun even for someone with my interest level, zero to none hahahha! I felt like they really went to town on the massive loss due to the sinkhole experience that occurred not to many years back, but like all really terrible things it's nice to find a silver lining at the end which is on clear display being that they have an entire exhibit dedicated to the incident and even sold dirt from the actual sink hole. Crazy. I loved the little red 47 roadster at the beginning and the 62 champagne colored styling studio the most. I also loved learning about Dollie Cole in the Hall of Fame. I hope my friend enjoyed his time here, he isn't necessarily a Corvette enthusiast but knows everything and I mean like everything about cars so while I was crushing over a vintage pair of glasses that belonged to Dollie (yep! leave it to this girl to come to a car museum and holler for you to come see the vintage glasses) I think car folks would definitely enjoy a trip here. I would have liked to race cars around the track. I'm more of an extreme sports person, I want to jump out of planes at levels you need oxygen mask on for, not just look at parked cars that go really fast. Getting behind the wheel would have been really intoxicating for my personality type but we were movin' down the 65 and couldn't stay too long on our recent visit. If you are nearby and love Corvettes this is a fun spot to visit. On our most recent trip I didn't spot a ton of Corvettes on the highway around here but the last time we drove through I really did see a bunch all over, sort of fun!

The museum was amazing! my three year old son loved walking around and pointing at all of the cars and saying he is a race car driver. We had to hold him back from trying to sit in all of the cars because he was so excited! The fact that there was a sink hole that damaged so many cars was crazy to think about yet the museum is resilient and fixed the sink hole and instead of getting rid of the damaged cars, they are put on display! The next time we come out we will bring my older children so they can enjoy the museum as well!

Where are all the car connoisseur? It's all about the Corvettes! My partner, his family and I spent about 1 1/2 hour here on Monday in Bowling Green and was completely amazing. The self guided tour takes you on a chronological trip of this spectacular car. Nearly every year is represented by cars either owned by the museum or on loan. There werenumerous concept cars and designs that never made it to production. They also have a section highlighting the 2014 sinkhole incident in which 8 Corvettes were swallowed by a gigantic sinkhole beneath the museum. The three cars that were restored and several of the ones that weren't are on display. The sink hole is outlined on the floor of the museum. It's huge. They placed a round plexiglass viewing hole so that you could see the depth of the sink hole. It was DEEP about 30 feet. Just outside of the gift shop one of the most enjoyable things was watching the new owners pickup their corvette. I had spoken to the gentleman who waited 1 1/2 year for their vette and was driving back to Chicago. As he drive off with his wife from the showroom, the audience in the area would clap to congratulate them as they depart . If you like history and cars, this is your place for a visit.

Last month my foster family and I went to the museum on our trip and I am a car enthusiast and I love Chevys and Corvettes and a Corvette is a Chevy and the simulator was fun but the steering wheel felt uneven so those that are going to play the simulator that's why I am warning you now because you will literally drive off the track other than the simulator I love the Boulevard is where the Corvettes are parked for the museum delivery it's really dope and cool in there I love it and I got a Corvette C8 sticker from the beautiful looking Corvette Store on the Boulevard it's a pretty looking store and I have it sticked to my school Chromebook and on my way out I saw a blue C8 Corvette pulling out of the museum delivery garage and I told them who owns it and they said they don't know yet. If anyone asked me which one was my favorite I really love the C6 Corvette ZR1 because I like the look of it and it was the most powerful Corvette in that era. So if you are a Corvette enthusiast I suggest you plan a trip and get down to the National Corvette Museum you will have a blast.

I have driven by Bowling green several times and even stopped for a local museum but I never got to the corvette museum so today I stopped to check it out. The place has plenty of parking and it's right off the highway and you can see it from the highway. The place has a restaurant that was closed on my visit and a large gift shop. They have a new corvette that you can sit in and get a feel of the car and it's surprisingly comfortable and not as tight as it looks. For $10 you can take a corvette for a simulator drive on a race track in a full size corvette that you sit in. They have the corvette library and archives if you need some information. They have many cars on display and I heard that most if not all are on consignment someone said. Various pace cars, the one millionth car, rare cars, prototype cars, race cars, modified cars, etc. A movie theater that plays the history of the corvette. 20 C5 chassis/power train were fitted on a 1995 camaro, never heard of that. Various cut away cars so you can see deep into the corvette. The sink hole cars are on display and some so damaged unbelievably bad. Some cool static displays of various kinds with corvettes. The sink hole is a display that can look down into. It's just a cool place if you like corvettes or just cool cars in general but it's not as big as it looks and is an easy walk.

This place is so fun! The kids had a great time and everyone loved learning about the cars. They had a great kids exhibit going on and it was a lot of fun! I loved seeing the cars that fell!