The Autohaven Museum collection is home to some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after vehicles. From priceless and irreplaceable cars from the 20’s and 30’s to iconic sports cars, exotics, muscle cars, and supercars, the collection is a must-see for anybody visiting Christchurch.
Unit B/9 Francella Street, Bromley,
Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
P: +643-344-4466
Email: info@autohaven.co.nz
Adults $35
Plan: 1hr
Prebook Tour HERE
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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
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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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
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Most visitors to the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum aren’t quite sure what to expect. Old cars, or modern ones? A history lesson, or a fresh look at a most contemporary and constantly evolving sport?
The answer: The museum offers all this, and a lot more.
Originally, the facility was called the Joe Weatherly Stock Car Museum; the name was changed following a major renovation and expansion project in 2003.
“Little Joe” Weatherly had a reputation as one of racing’s most colorful characters back in the sport’s early days, even earning the nickname “The Clown Prince of Stock Car Racing.” He was known for his zest for life, his no-holds-barred driving style, and his seemingly endless creativity in the field of practical jokes.
But Weatherly was much more than a prankster. He was a serious competitor on the track, with two wins at notoriously tough Darlington Raceway, in 1960 and 1963.
Joe Weatherly was killed while driving at Riverside in 1964, but he left a legacy at Darlington that went beyond a couple of entries in the win column. The driver who like so many others began his career racing on dirt had a real disdain for the fancy Indy cars so popular at the time, describing them as looking like “cucumbers with hayraker wheels.”
Just as Darlington Raceway had originally been constructed in 1950 to give stock car racing a platform to rival that of the Indianapolis 500, the Museum was intended to do the same for the history of the still-fledgling sport.
After a visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Weatherly suggested to his good friend Bob Colvin, then president of Darlington Raceway, that he consider building a stock car museum in South Carolina. Colvin not only liked the idea but followed through with it; following his friend’s death, Colvin brought plans for the Joe Weatherly Stock Car Museum before the Raceway’s Board of Directors, where they were unanimously approved. The facility was officially dedicated on May 2, 1965, and still stands as a testament to the greatness of the sport of stock car racing and those who compete in it.
A walk through the Museum is not only a trip through the history of Darlington Raceway but of the entire sport. On the end of a line of classic cars, looking like a prop from a 1940s film sits the 1950 Plymouth Johnny Mantz drove to Victory Lane in the very first Mountain Dew Southern 500. Mantz was the slowest qualifier for the race which he eventually won by 15 laps over second-place finisher Fireball Roberts.
Did you know that the winningest car in the history of stock car racing is a convertible? The 1956 Ford convertible which sits in the Weatherly Museum won 22 races in a single year racing in the convertible series, plus three more races that same year with the top welded on – including the Mountain Dew Southern 500 at Darlington.
Sitting quietly in the middle of a row, sporting its trademark blue and the number 43, is the 1967 Plymouth of Richard Petty, a car that won 10 races that year. Occupying a prominent spot in the back is Darrell Waltrip’s 1991 Chevy Lumina, which rolled eight times in the ’91 Pepsi 400 in one of the most fearsome crashes in stock car history. Waltrip walked away from the incident, and the car stands as an impressive witness to stock car safety.
In the rear of the building, visitors can find the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Hall of Fame, filled with photos, memorabilia, and interactive exhibits showcasing the sport of NASCAR racing and the personalities who have inhabited it over the years. Alan Kulwicki; David Pearson; Junior Johnson. Lee and Richard Petty. Neil Bonnett.
Ever wondered what a restrictor place looks like? How about the famous “Hemi” engine? Both are on display in the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum, along with other bits and pieces of racing trivia such as Fonty Flock’s Bermuda shorts and Joe Weatherly’s very own racing shoes.
The Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum and NMPA Hall of Fame offer those who are interested in the history of stock car racing an in-depth look at the roots of the sport and have a lot to pique the interest of newer fans as well. All in all, both facilities provide a unique stroll down NASCAR’s memory lane.
1301 Harry Byrd Hwy.
Darlington, SC 29532
P: 843-395-8821
Email: nadcock@darlingtonraceway.com
Adults $8
Military $5
Children under 12 free
Plan: 1hr
Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm
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When you visit the museum, you’ll travel back to 1959 as you enter the Pico Room, an entrance themed after the original Honda headquarters in Los Angeles. Back then, Honda only produced motorcycles, including the Benly, Dream and Super Cub — the best-selling motorized vehicle of all time.
Since then, Honda has become an American leader in automobiles, including the Acura brand, powersports, power equipment, marine engines, and even a jet airplane, while continuing to innovate for the future. Learn about this rich history through a self-guided tour including narrated videos, photos and displays.
The American Honda Collection Hall showcases of iconic products that highlight the success of Honda in America, beginning in Southern California in 1959. We invite you to immerse yourself in the Honda story through historical, current, and future products, all fueled by the Power of Dreams.
The American Honda Collection Hall is located in the lobby of Honda’s U.S. headquarters. We welcome visitors to attend free of charge during public Cars, Bikes and coffee events. The Hall is not open during other weekends.
Every other month, visitors are encouraged to drive or ride their own interesting vehicle or motorcycle to show off while enjoying the Collection Hall, special exhibits, the Power of Dreams Café, and the merchandise store.
1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
P: 310-783-2000
Email: CollectionHall@na.honda.com
Free
Plan: 1hr
3rd Saturday every other month 9 am – 12 pm
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20...
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Art Car World is a museum dedicated entirely to the celebration and preservation of this popular mobile art form, Art Car World is located at 401 E. 9th St. in historic Douglas Arizona, minutes from the Mexican border. Currently under construction, Art Car World will feature a permanent collection of 42 popular Art Cars, with more on rotating exhibitions.
401 E 9th St,
Douglas, AZ 85607
P: 520-805-1850
Email: contact@artcarworld.org
$5 donation
Plan: 1hr
Friday – Sunday 11 am – 7 pm
Or by appointment
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Miles Through Time Automotive Museum has over 100 years of must-see automotive history on display. This unique, co-op-style museum is located inside of Vintage Garage Antiques which is in an old textile mill called the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA....
AACA Museum, Inc. at Hershey is a professionally staffed, collecting institution presenting semi-permanent and temporary exhibitions. Exhibitions are supported by educational programs for school and community audiences. It sponsors workshops and other activities...
The Cole Land Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays (before they disappear forever) a cross-section of Maine's land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past. We also wish to remember, record...
With its creative architecture and great attention to detail, Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to over 1,400 motorcycles that span over 100 years of production. More than 650 bikes can be seen on any given day, and 200 different manufacturers from 20...
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