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Harley-Davidson Museum

400 W. Canal St., At the corner of 6th and Canal, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #6 of 78 attractions in Milwaukee
4.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: Harley-Davidson motorcycles bring heart-thumping adventure, life-changing freedom and a bit of rebellion into the lives of people around the world....... more » Owner description: Harley-Davidson motorcycles bring heart-thumping adventure, life-changing freedom and a bit of rebellion into the lives of people around the world. But whether you were born to be wild – or mild – makes no difference at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Much more than a nostalgia trip for motorcycle enthusiasts, the Museum offers a glimpse of American history and culture like you’ve never seen it before – through the successes and trials of an iconic American company. Interactive, eye-catching exhibits present an unparalleled collection of legendary stories of our nation’s last century. Located on 20 acres in downtown Milwaukee, the Museum offers free parking, Motor Bary & Restaurant, Cafe Racer, The Shop, park-like outdoor spaces, special event rentals, guided tours for group of 15 or more, and Steel Toe Tours of the Powertrain Operations, home of the big-twin engine.Special exhibit in summer 2012: Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket June 16-September 3. « less
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Hong Kong, China
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you're in town, whether you enjoy motorcycle or not, this is a great museum, for adults and kids. Very fun. More

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Ayer, Massachusetts
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We attended a college graduation luncheon, and the food was well above average for this sort of event. Service was excellent. More

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Mesa, Arizona
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is a top notch museum. Several different ways to tour, we chose the headphone route. You can chose whatever display you want to listen to. The history of motorcycles will amaze you, if you are new to them. I had no idea and have never been on one,but found the museum great. The part I liked best was the... More

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chicago, IL
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

We loved all the history around the Harley Museum. It was great to see how far the bike has evolved. It was also nice to see all the different tanks and how they have evolved over the years. More

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Denver
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88 reviews 88 reviews
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Even with a Harley-Davidson tourist brouchure and a map I could not find it...only one sign on exiting the highway...my cousin even works there and I still could not find it...good luck. More

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Cambridge,UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Very Clean, well presented museum, even if you don`t have an interest in bikes ( alas I don`t ) there is enough to see for a couple of hours More

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New Jersey
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This was so interesting. I learned more about HD than I could of imagined. This was worth the time. It only takes a couple of hours to see everything. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I long regard Harley-Davidson as a strong icon for American. So I decided to pay a visit, and spent 2 hours to walk around. Overall it is cool, with 450 bikes packed in. Not bad. You can witness a history of over 100 years in, say 2 hours. That is cool too. But I don't like the lighting here, too... More

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Normal, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Parking is free. The musuem is great. Also ate at the Motor Cafe, food was average, the service was great. The gift shop is very nice with reasonable prices. More

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Milwaukee, WI
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Spent a very enjoyable afternoon touring the Harley Davidson Museum. It is interesting to see the rapid evolution of the motorcycle from a mororized bicycle to a major means transcontinental transportation. The museum can be fun for the casually interested to the diehard motor head. Take time to see the side exhibits where they describe the evolution of the company... More

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