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7 Top-Rated Motorcycle Museums In US
Discover America's top-rated motorcycle museums with 4.4-4.9 star ratings.
In brief
Discover America's top-rated motorcycle museums with 4.4-4.9 star ratings. Seven US motorcycle museums offer collections of historic bikes with 4.4-4.9 star ratings. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
America Lost National Motorcycle Museum
In 2023, America lost the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa to financial issues.
Top-Rated US Motorcycle Museums
Seven museums in this list are still open with 4.4-4.9 star ratings on TripAdvisor.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Founded in 2001, this museum honors motorcycle history and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally History
The rally started in 1938 with nine racers and 175 attendees, now draws over 500,000 visitors.
Sturgis Museum Exhibits
Features the Spirit of the Rally exhibit, Antiques Room with vintage bikes, and customs room with custom builds.
Sturgis Museum Hours & Admission
Opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Memorial Day, with $16 adult admission.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Housed in Pickerington, Ohio, this museum features 500 inductees and a 2025 Hall of Fame exhibit.
AMA Hall of Fame History
Founded in 1982, the museum moved to Pickerington in 1999 and has 26,000 square feet of space.
AMA Hall of Fame Admission
Admission costs $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $3 for students 12 to 17.
Harley-Davidson Museum
Features 450 motorcycles, including the Tank Wall and a bike that survived a tsunami.
Harley-Davidson Museum Hours
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with $24 adult tickets online.
Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
Located in California, this museum has 100+ vintage bikes including a 1963 Honda CR 93.
Solvang Museum Hours
Open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with $10 admission.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Housed in Birmingham, Alabama, this museum has over 1,800 motorcycles and a 2.38-mile racetrack.
Barber Museum Highlights
Features rare Indians like the 1905 Camelback and 1941 841, plus a 1954 AJS E95 racer.
Wheels Through Time
Run by Matt after Dale Walksler died in 2021, this museum has 38,000-square-foot space.
Wheels Through Time Exhibits
Features Board Track America with bikes like a 1916 Big Valve Excelsior and a 1914 Harley-Davidson Model A.
Motorcyclepedia Museum
Founded in 2011, this museum in Newburgh, New York has 85,000 square feet of space.
Motorcyclepedia Highlights
Features the Indian Timeline with 52 years of Indian motorcycles and a 1964 Harley-Davidson in JFK's motorcade.
Honorable Mentions
Two museums deserve attention: The American Motorcycle exhibit at Petersen Automotive Museum and Lake Hill Motors.
What matters most
Seven US motorcycle museums offer collections of historic bikes with 4.4-4.9 star ratings.
