The National Corvette Museum is continuing its efforts to educate worldwide audiences on the evolution of the Corvette with a strategic new hire.
Robert Maxhimer recently joined the team as the Director of Collections and Exhibitions.
Maxhimer will oversee the Museum’s collection of historically significant Corvettes and more than 50,000 Corvette artifacts, as well as managing a team of archivists, vehicle maintenance specialists, creators, and exhibit managers.
“After meeting Robert, it was abundantly clear that we held a shared vision for innovative storytelling that not only resonates with our members and fans, but also crafting exhibits and content that reaches audiences no matter their automotive passion,” said Sharon Brawner, National Corvette Museum President and CEO. “Our Collection is the heartbeat of the National Corvette Museum, and with the addition of Robert as our Director of Collections and Exhibitions, we have the leadership and the team in place to exceed the expectations of every member, guest, and museum stakeholder.”
Maxhimer joins the National Corvette Museum from the San Diego History Center, where he served as Manager of Exhibitions and Facilities, overseeing all exhibits and operations for the prestigious Southern California cultural organization. Previously, Maxhimer spent nearly a decade with the Walt Disney Company, where he worked with internal business partners and stakeholders to develop creative content for exhibitions worldwide, including Disney’s consumer products, Walt Disney Studios, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
“I am thrilled to join the incredible National Corvette Museum team and continue building out a collection of Corvettes and preserving Corvette history for generations to come,” said Maxhimer. “The impact the Museum can have within the Corvette and car community is immense, and I’m energized by the opportunity to implement the art and science representative of a world-class Museum, including breakthrough exhibits and storytelling, content, programming, and museum best practices.”
Maxhimer’s hire builds on the momentum from the past three years, which includes the addition of nearly a dozen staff members and more than three million dollars in Museum enhancements to the exhibit galleries.
The Museum has an exciting event lineup for 2024. Events include:
- March 15: LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting
- April 25 – 27: 27th Annual Michelin National Corvette Museum Bash
- May: Military Appreciation Month Including the Vets ‘n Vettes Event
- June: Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined
- August 29 – 31: 2024 National Corvette Caravan
- August 31: 26th Annual Corvette Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- October: An American Love Affair: Pop Culture and the Corvette
For more information about events, visit their website here.
For more information about The National Corvette Museum, visit corvettemuseum.org.
