Throughout the weekend, before and after, the Museum also has special and permanent exhibits that illustrate Harley-Davidson’s 115-year history, including:
Special:
Taming the Road in Style: Comfort, redefined by each new generation of riders, plays a significant role in Harley-Davidson’s ongoing story of combining cutting-edge innovation with timeless styling cues. HarleyDavidson Museum’s newest exhibit examines this history, drawing a line from the dawn of the bicycle to the launch of present-day Harley-Davidson Softail models.
Panorama Display:
Focused on the art of riding, this exhibit, which opened in May, provides a detailed visual record of motorcycle clubs, organized rides and outings and formal portraits of military and police groups. The display includes framed original prints, as well as modern prints from negatives or digital scans.
Tsunami Motorcycle Display:
A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was recovered on an isolated beach in British Columbia. The bike had drifted over 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean after being washed away in a storage container during the devastating tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. For the past six years, it has been on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum and serves as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more than 15,000 lives.
Permanent: Clubs and Competition:
See who has gone faster, higher, farther than anyone else.
Custom Culture:
Check out the personal expression and creativity that goes with the riding culture.
Engine Room: Designed for performance and styled for appearance, engines are at the center of HarleyDavidson’s identity. It is, after all, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Learn more about the major engine families that Harley-Davidson has engineered over its 115year history and take a deep dive into the motor’s workings with tidbits and trivia related to the Motor Company’s legendary story.
Experience Gallery:
Enough looking, it’s time to throw a leg over a Harley-Davidson and feel that sense of freedom that can only be delivered by Harley-Davidson. The diverse bikes in this gallery are here for you to sit on, touch and admire. The Harley-Davidson Journey: Experience all 115 years of H-D’s legacy with galleries that bring decades of motorcycle history to life. Motorcycle Gallery: See the dozens of bikes that have been instrumental in the H-D journey and are the epitome of the brand — beauty, performance, functionality and style.
Tank wall:
Beauty meets function with a wall of some of the most iconic Harley-Davidson tanks ever designed and customized.
Imagination Station and Build a Bike:
The Museum isn’t just for adults! Kids can also get decked out in Harley gear and rev up the engine of their dream motorcycle. Museum admission tickets in-hand will be the fastest way to gain access to the exhibits. Click here to skip the lines and purchase your tickets now. By showing your Rally Pack wristband, you will be offered special access and discounts for Museum-related activities as well as special offers throughout the city. Each Pack offers different Museum-related exclusives, but the Chrome Pack is your go-to for exclusive Museum access and savings. Some of the features in that pack include: Private lounge access Davidson Family Storytellers Session Gallery Talks/Mini Tours with free admission Early access to The Shop on the H-D Museum campus, plus 10% off your purchase Free coffee $100 Museum gift card Early access to factory tours Check out h-dmuseum.com/115 for more information and to buy your Pack. Leave your mark in Milwaukee! Celebrate your H-D journey or honor the legacy of a loved one with a customized Living the Legend rivet, permanently displayed on the H-D Museum grounds. Don’t miss out on the H-D 115th Anniversary rivets only available through December 2018. Customize a rivet today. Ready for the party? Start now! Riders are encouraged to share their stories online via the #HD115 hashtag. All H.O.G. members enjoy complimentary admission to the Harley-Davidson Museum with a valid H.O.G. membership card and photo ID. General admission tickets are on sale now. Museum hours and an event lineup can be found at h-dmuseum.com/115.