A major part of our Museum’s mission is to offer experiences that fall in line with S.T.R.E.A.M. curriculum. Using touch screen monitors, videos of Tom Peters, GM staff and Galpin Auto Sports will show school groups how Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art and Math all come together to make these amazing cars. The exhibit is aimed at encouraging young people to discover what they are good at and build upon those skills with an education that they can take to the workplace. The touch screens will go back to a tour experience aimed more at adults between school visits. “It’s all very exciting and innovative,” said Bob.
“Sadly, Ed isn’t with us anymore, but his wife, Ilene Roth, has given us her enthusiastic blessing to make this happen. She is working with us to bring together lots of artifacts such as Ed’s art supplies, his tuxedo, antique toys, and even some things that have not been seen by the public ever. She is also planning to host a special ‘East Side’ version of the Rat Fink Reunion here in Bowling Green, KY, bringing together licensed Rat Fink artists and the cool people and cars that celebrate the legacy of Ed ‘Big Daddy’ Roth,” Bob added.
Visitors won’t have to be into the Kustom Kar scene, Rat Rods, Rat Fink or Transformers to enjoy this exhibit. “We are making it a walk-through time, when John Kennedy was the President, The Ventures were on the radio, and gas was 20 cents a gallon. Maybe along the way we will inspire some young people to start thinking about where they will take the automotive story from here.”
This exhibit will run from January 31, 2020 through December 2020, with the East Side Rat Reunion set for August 20-22, 2020.
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