Ten years ago, a subsidence international news, but it wasn’t just an empty spot in a field that fell into the earth. A 2014 sinkhole in Kentucky landed directly under the legendary National Corvette Museum (NCM), the holy land for Chevy enthusiasts and a popular place for special car deliveries and eventsThe museum is repairedand to commemorate this shocking event, the “Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reinvented,” an exhibition with some damaged cars and other items from the wreckage.
The natural disaster destroyed several priceless Corvettes, but the museum didn’t throw them away. Some of the exhibit’s most fascinating offerings include a ZR-1 Spyder, a 1962 Corvette, and the 1.5 millionth Corvette built. The 2009 ZR-1 Blue Devil and the millionth car ever built will also be on display at the event.
“We are thrilled to open Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined,” said NCM Board Chair Kaye Wagner. “This special exhibition allows us to reflect on the challenges we faced and the tremendous progress we’ve made since then.”
In addition to the cars, the exhibit will also feature the original sinkhole and the boulder that was on a rare Corvette modelThe museum also plans to detail its restoration efforts, including the process used to repair the sinkhole and the capital improvements made to the on-site restaurant and gallery. Visitors will also get an overview of the museum’s history before the sinkhole, and tickets include access to the Skydome, which overlooks the rock.
If you hope for make the exhibition part of your summer round trip or vacation plans, you have until September 15 to visit. Tickets aren’t super expensive, but the museum offers several upgrades that can push the price well over $100, depending on the visitor’s choice. You can take a ride in a Corvette racing simulator for $15, and guided tours cost an additional $10.