national motorcycle museum

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  Woody900

  This place is "all things motorcycle" displayed in a top-shelf manner. Our Sept. 2014 visit to this museum (as we passed thru Iowa) was the 3rd time I was there - and this visit was just as good as the first. Friendly staff, reasonable entrance fee, an outstanding collection with excellent display signs. The changing exhibits at the museum are appreciated - and it looks like they could again use larger display space for their expanding collection. The nearby restaurant options are handy, as is the motorcycle-only parking area. A nod of the helmet goes to to this museum and the staff. I'll be back for visit #4 in 2015.

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  484tamyh

  Had a great time. Got to say Hi to Jonn Parham as he was packing up for Davenport. Definitely would go back to suck in more history! From all the amazing displays! Thx John Parham! We stayed at the AmericInn. Nice! :)

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  GNRMatt

  About 45 minutes northeast of Cedar Rapids is the National Motorcycle Museum. We spent about 1 hour in the museum and, even though we aren't motorcycle enthusiasts, we found it to be pretty interesting. You'll be able to see how the motorcycle has evolved over the years, and there's definitely more of an emphasis on American motorcycles over their Japanese counterparts. There is also a nice section on Evil Knievel.

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  mikeS7619

  If you have the time and like vintage motorcycles, check it out. Some really cool bikes but some ordinary bikes there. Nice collection overall with good descriptions.

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  257harleymomma

  You gotta see this place if you love motorcycles! What a treat! Carol in the gift shop was so sweet and helpful... I would highly recommend a stop here.

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  Winklepleck

  Cheap and very cool. Tons of motorcycles, relics, and toys to look at could have probably spent the day there. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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  Awayfromhome2

  This place is unbelievable. If you are a biker, this is the closest to heaven to will get while on earth. If you are not a biker, there is so much history being told here that you will get lost in all there is to learn. Plan on several hours, lots of pictures, and eye pain with all there is to see that will cause your eyes to pop, jaw pain from the number times your jaw will drop in awe, and cramps with all the smiling you will do as you try to look at everything that brings back memories. We were there a few all to short hours and could use several days to see it all and I'm not sure we would see it all. The ladies at the front desk were very sweet and understanding. My biggest problem was that there were several bikes I wanted to take home - and I don't ride.

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  Terry84719

  The National Motorcycle Museum is a place that should not be missed. My wife and I spent over 4 hours there and I plan on returning. The museum features many historic and important motorcycles and displays. The folks running the museum are extremely friendly and helpful. The price of admission is cheap for what is provided.

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  827pamelat

  great place to visit if you are into cycling..great display of antique motorcycles and paraphernalia..very interesting

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  BobB329

  This was my second visit to this fine museum. For a motorcycle person like myself, it's one of the rooms in heaven, maybe second only to the Barber museum in Alabama. The collection is very comprehensive and the bikes appear to be well maintained. My biggest complaint is how photo unfriendly the layout and lighting is. Clearly, they've outgrown their space and many bikes are crammed together while other exhibits take up much more space than necessary, like the flat track display. The lighting is poorly distributed and I needed to use the flashlight app on my phone to see some features of the bikes. The crowding makes taking photos of individual bikes very difficult. And yet, as you watch one of the hilarious cheesy motorcycle movies on a flat screen you're looking directly into two spots on overhead track lighting. What's up with that? My point is that this great museum could become even better and more user friendly with a little more work.