After two successful seasons of competition, including a pair of victories @BarberMotorPark, the Atlas was retired, its battery pack decommissioned, and the tube-framed machine was donated to the museum, where it inspires future generations of engineers. 3/3
Education is fundamental to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. School field trips, summer design camps, scout merit-badge programs, and undergraduate internships are among the high-energy, STEM-based, motorsports-leaning learning opportunities. 1/3
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The museum's collection is often used to illustrate key teaching points. Case in point: the SPARK Atlas. This third-generation, 120-mph, 280-pound electric race bike was designed and produced by an enthusiastic team of engineering students at the University of Michigan. 2/3
Barber Advanced Design Camp: Students transitioning to either 7th, 8th, or 9th grade are ready to take their skills to the next level. This week-long camp commences on Monday, July 13, and concludes on Friday, July 17, running daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 3/3
Barber Design Camp: Rising 5th- and 6th-grade students will dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and design. This week-long, introductory camp begins on Monday, June 15, and concludes on Friday, June 19, running daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2/3
Have you registered the young artist, designer, or motorsports enthusiast in your life for Barber Design Camp yet? Now is the time. Pricing is $325 per student for museum members and $375 per student for non-members. 1/3
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Priced at $100 per person, the Summer Scouting America Engineering Merit Badge Program is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on select Mondays and Tuesdays in June and July. Follow the link to register for one of the three dates. 3/3
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Through engaging on-site activities at the museum, Scouts will learn and apply the engineering design process, strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain an introduction to computer-aided design and 3D printing technologies and applications. 2/3
Final call, Scouts! The window is closing to sign up for the Summer Scouting America Engineering Merit Badge Program, a two-day, hands-on experience designed to complete all of the requirements for earning an engineering merit badge through the lens of motorsports. 1/3
In observance of Memorial Day, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends.
#BHMVintage tickets and camping available now! 🏍️
Join us for Birmingham’s Loudest Festival, October 9-11! Your ultimate weekend of vintage racing, stunning bike displays, motocross action, incredible stunt shows, and fan favorites you’ve been waiting all year for! Buy your tickets now! ⬇️
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“There are automotive museums, and then there is the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. One of these things holds a Guinness World Record, consults with world champion racers, and has sent motorcycles to the Guggenheim. The others do not." 📸Brandon A. Smith 1/2
Tickets are officially on sale for the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival October 9-11 @BarberMotorPark. This year’s festival carries special meaning as we celebrate the life and legacy of park and museum founder George W. Barber.
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Sunday's Schedule‼️
Warm-ups hit the track this morning, and races are firing up this afternoon! 🏍️ We can't wait to see you at the track! 🔥 Buy your tickets now!
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Welcome to Day 3 of “@MotoAmerica Superbikes at Barber.” In addition to five classes on the @BarberMotorPark road course, museum activities include: Kenny Roberts autograph session at 10 a.m.; engine start-ups at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Plus, the world’s largest motorcycle collection.
Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Two-time AMA Grand National Champion and three-time FIM 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts will be signing autographs in the “World Champions” exhibit on the third floor of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum at 10 a.m. The museum opens at 8 a.m.