The National Motorcycle Museum was founded in 1989 by people who love motorcycling. Engineers, racers, bike builders, tuners, and others as far back as the late 1800′s built the groundwork for what motorcycling has become. The National Motorcycle Museum’s goal is to present their passion, and ours, through fine interpretive exhibits built around a fine collection of machines and historical objects from around the world.

As the motorcycle industry evolves we believe it is critical that we continue to gather vintage bikes, photographs, apparel, advertising art, and other memorabilia to document all eras. Likewise, the presentation of these motorcycles and objects must be high quality. Enhanced exhibitions, facilities, infrastructure, media, and quality staff can make your experience at the Museum what you expect and deserve. Only by making these investments and providing well-interpreted motorcycling history can we really succeed in presenting the story of the industry and motorcycling culture.

Some have the misconception that the National Motorcycle Museum is a privately owned museum. In fact it is chartered as a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation and is governed by a board of directors. Our funding comes from a variety of sources including admissions, Museum Store sales, fundraisers, donations*, memberships, corporate sponsorships and grants. But it is by far generous donations from individual motorcyclists who love the freedom provided by two wheels that we are able to “tell the exciting stories” of motorcycling and important motorcyclists. Continuous support allows us to create new exhibitions, add interpretive media, research and produce labels holding deeper information about motorcycles on display.

With your generous support we have expanded the list of motorcycles on display from 40 to over 450. Many motorcycles are on loan from private collectors from around the world. The collection of memorabilia, antique motorcycle toys, photos and posters has also grown tremendously. If you are a collector of one or more machines, there may be room for your motorcycle in the galleries of the National Motorcycle Museum.

Our breakthrough for 2010 is the adaptive reuse of a structure on the outskirts of Anamosa over twice the size of the old downtown location. With a location just off U.S. 151, more parking and single story architecture we are better able to handle bus tours and large groups as well as create and produce exciting special events on our grounds.

We encourage you to click on “Get Involved” on the Museum Home Page to see all the ways you can begin to work with the Museum and support its work. From outright cash donations to giving your time and technical expertise, there’s a way for you to get involved with the National Motorcycle Museum!

102 Chamber Dr
Anamosa, IA 52205
P: 319-462-3925
Email: museum@nationalmcmuseum.org

National Motorcycle Museum Admission:

Adults $15
12 and under free
Plan: 2-3hr

National Motorcycle Museum Hours:

Monday – Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM

*Closing Permanently September 5, 2023*

The collection will be auctioned by Mecum from September 6th – 9th.

See the auction HERE

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Paquette’s Historical Farmall Museum or “Stew’s” museum is located in Leesburg, Florida. There are a variety of tractors, farm implements, and other antique memorabilia on display.

Several of the guides at Stew’s worked for International Harvester in capacities such as dealers, mechanics, or manufacturers. Others have farming backgrounds and actually worked with many items similar to what we have on display.

Tours can last from 2-3 hours depending on the interests of the guests, pack a lunch and stay all day! Catered lunch can be arranged for groups of 20 or more for an additional fee. Meals are served in the Show Barn where you’ll be treated to a movie of International Harvester clips. You will also enjoy the atmosphere of the Show Barn which houses many antique signs and collectibles.

If some of the members of your family or group are not tractor lovers or were not in agriculture, they will certainly enjoy the beautiful museum grounds, fresh air, and welcoming hospitality and they may even spot buffalo or miniature donkeys who call the museum home!

615 S Whitney Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
P: 352-728-3588
Email: stewsstuff@gmail.com

Admission:
Adults – $20.00
Military and Veterans – $15.00 with valid I.D.

Plan: 1hr
Open:
Tuesday thru Saturday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Last Entry – 3:00 pm

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*The Kokomo Automotive Museum is closed*

Kokomo Automotive Museum is a collection of Haynes-Apperson, Haynes, and Apperson cars. The Museum owned three of these rare cars. The 1902 Haynes-Apperson runabout was restored from the ground up in the 1970s.

It was a prize-winner at the Antique Automobile Club of America’s national meet in Hershey, PA in the 1970s and 1980s. The 1923 Haynes Model 55 sport sedan is the only one of its kind in existence.

Its history can be traced back to 1926, when purchased by its second owner. “Special Interest Autos” ran two articles on it in the 1990s and early 2000s. The third local car owned by the museum is a 1923 Haynes Model 75 touring car.

With the help of the Community Foundation of Howard County, this stunning maroon and black gem was purchased from the estate of Dave Griffey, one of the Museum’s founders.

Besides these rare cars, the museum also displays a replica of the 1894 Haynes Pioneer as it appeared c.1896, a 1900 Haynes-Apperson runabout, a 1915 Apperson Jackrabbit roadster, a 1917 Haynes truck, a 1918 Haynes Cloverleaf roadster, a 1919 Haynes chassis, a pair of 1921 Haynes touring cars, a 1923 Apperson touring car, and a very rare 1924 Haynes Model 60 touring car.

After 20 years, the Kokomo Automotive Museum is now closed.  The gift shop will remain open for business from 10 am to 4 pm through Friday, May 18.  The museum will reopen at a new location with a new focus at a future date.

P.O. Box 1273
Kokomo, IN 46903
P: 773-685-1904

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The Schildberg Antique Car Museum is a small but varied collection from the estate of Dennis Schildberg, a local auto collector and restorer. The cars are used for community events, and the exhibit is open by appointment.

107 E Iowa St
Greenfield, IA 50849
P: 515-327-9213

Schildberg Antique Car Museum Admission:

Unknown
Plan: 1hr

Schildberg Antique Car Museum Hours:

Closed

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