The National Corvette Museum (NCM) has reported their highest yearly attendance since opening their doors in 1994. In 2014, 251,258 Corvette fans came through the turnstiles to see attractions ranging from the Corvette-swallowing sinkhole to the new NCM Motorsports Park. Previously, the NCM’s highest attendance was 200,900 in 1999, the museum’s 5th anniversary year. The 2014 total represents an increase of 67% over the 150,462 visitors in 2013.
Kudos must go to Executive Director Wendell Strode and the entire NCM staff for turning the potential disaster of the sinkhole into an international news media sensation—a classic public relations case of turning lemons into lemonade.
But the evil sinkhole was not the only story at the NCM in 2014. The year saw the official opening of the NCM Motorsports Park, which attracted over 38,000 guests for the opening festivities. In addition, the museum’s 20th anniversary celebration, continued interest in the fantastic seventh generation Corvette, and the Assembly Plant Tours gave visitors even more exciting reasons to visit the Home of Corvette.
“The bar has certainly been raised for all of us as we now focus on 2015,” said Director Wendell Strode. “Continuing our commitment to make sure each visitor has an experience that exceeds their expectations will ensure our 2015 will be a success.”
The NCM, a 115,000 sq. ft. showcase to America’s sports car, features over 80 Corvettes displayed in period correct settings including a mid-century barbershop, service station and historic racetrack. Their Corvette collection includes mint condition classics, one-of-a-kind prototypes, and modern technological wonders. Interactive exhibits, such as the “Pit Crew Challenge” let the whole family test their skills against the “pros”.
The General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, located across the street from the NCM also reported an increase in visitors, with a total of 55,785 guests touring the facility in 2014. All in all, it was a great year for the NCM and the Corvette Assembly Plant. We’d like to give a big thumbs up to everyone who made it happen. Congratulations!
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National Corvette Museum
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