Harley-Davidson Museum
Harley-Davidson Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
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 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 Bar & Restaurant, The Shop, park-like outdoor spaces, and space for special event rentals. This attraction is a must-see on your list of things to do in Milwaukee!
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- 25holidays25Sydney, Australia94 contributionsHighly recommendedAbsolutely loved it at The Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. It’s got everything from when Harley Davidson first started. They have 1 model of every bike manufactured . We did the private tour and went behind the scenes and had a very knowledgeable tour guide that told us the whole Harley Davidson story as well as looked at the full full collection . Highly recommend the Harley Davidson Museum The restaurant was excellent and served delicious food and had a bar . Came all the way from Australia to visit and glad we did .Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 November 2023
- User264339Camp Hill, Pennsylvania51 contributionsGet Your “HOG” On!A “Hog Lover’s” fantasy—see how HD motorcycles evolved from paper sketches to a shack-built workspace to the iconic brand they own today. US military partnership is highlighted throughout a well done exhibit. Get some pics sitting on several models in the HD experience on the lower level. Well worth a couple hours exploration.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 May 2024
- MichaelTheWandererChicago, Illinois147 contributionsLoved even though we are not riders; audio-tour was not necessary; plan for 2+ hoursGreat museum. Well-balanced mix of displays, multi-media, placards, etc. Because of that, I thought the audio tour was not necessary. It had interesting, additional anecdotes, but we ran out of time, and I would have preferred to spend the time on the main exhibits. (I think the audio tour is probably good for die hards who want to spend an entire afternoon at the museum.) We were there roughly two hours, and that was not enough time. I tend to read every placard and look at every display, and that would have taken probably three hours or more. You start the museum on the top floor. While touring the top floor, know that there is a whole other floor underneath. The second part of the museum has more modern bikes, talks about more recent corporate history, and has a fun exhibit on bike design. I worked in a bicycle (non motorized) shop as a kid, so I was probably already attracted to a museum dedicated to iron horses. My wife, who has no tie to bicycles or motorcycles, also loved the museum.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 July 2024
- Eppi1954Denton, Texas198 contributionsCan I get a fan?There was a lot to see! I appreciated the historical journey and variety of educational pieces. As someone who knew very little about motorcycles before going there, I enjoyed learning about them. The motorcycles inside and outside for visitors to sit on for photo ops was VERY APPRECIATED!! The museum could up its game by installing a fan for the four indoor ones so my hair could be flying behind me in my photo.Visited June 2024Travelled on businessWritten 14 July 2024
- Maria BOrlando, Florida523 contributionsThe best museumA beautiful museum filled with tons of history. Each motorcycle has great information to read. I purchased the audio for an additional $6. But I ended up not using it. I enjoyed reading everything on my own. The area to include every building, restroom and eating facility is kept it immaculately!! Duration was notated as 1-2 hrs just for the museum. If you are a motorcycle enthusiast or simply like to learn more I would definitely plan on spending more like 2-3 hrs. The price of the admission ($24/adult) is well worth it. I would highly recommend this museum on your visit to Milwaukee. If I had to do it over again I would definitely pay for the tour guide.Visited August 2024Travelled soloWritten 7 August 2024
- Andrey NFlower Mound, Texas4,262 contributionsHarley-Davidson MuseumInteresting museum to visit for motorcycle enthusiasts as well as everyone interested in the birth of the motorcycle industry in America. Three-building complex contains more than 450 Harley-Davidson motorcycles and hundreds of thousands of artifacts from the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's 120-year history. Great displays! The overall campus of buildings, interior decor, and general vibe is perfectly aligned with the brand. We would recommend this museum to all.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 August 2024
- Porthos7West Chester, Ohio8,706 contributionsYou don't need to be a Harley enthusiast to love the history here...This place is as spectacular as you probably think it is. The mecca of Harley Motorcycles! Completely handicap accessible, and you'll need about 2 hours. Go early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds. Worth a stop.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 August 2024
- Sightsee45143 contributionsIf in Milwaukee visit the Harley Davidson Museum.Were able to tour with an employee who was able to give us so many details of what we were seeing. Everything is very well maintained and interesting. Not knowing a lot about motorcycles, it was very informative. There were a lot of interactive experiences. We also ate at their restaurant and the food was great. If you like gift shops they had a really nice one.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 August 2024
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tarajean424
Colleyville, TX420 contributions
July 2020
This museum is not worth the money. Yeah there are a lot of cool motorcycles to see, but it’s very repetitive. There is an audio guide available but we didn’t do it because it was going to be an extra $5 per person. It’s nice to learn about the history of the company, but it’s very boring otherwise. No food or drinks are allowed in the museum. As someone who needs to stay hydrated all the time, it was very frustrating to not be allowed to take bottled water. I mean I get it because it’s a museum, but they need to at least allow bottled water. There are cool photo opportunities at the end. The store is cool, but other than that, not worth the price.
Written 4 July 2020
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Win C
Chicago, IL83 contributions
July 2020 • Family
We paid $60 to visit the museum. It was a lot of history of Harley Davidson and plenty of classic bikes to see, but I’m not sure what I’m paying for here?! It’s just this is half the cost of an annual family membership to any Chicago major museum and I think you can spend your money elsewhere. Even if you’re a Harley lover, $20 a piece is steep for this place. The gift shop is also super expensive but there are items you won’t find anywhere else. But know a Harley patch jersey is $195 as example.
Written 15 July 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,455 contributions
Apr 2022
Being a huge fan and considering these motorcycles world's most sophisticated and beautiful, visiting this museum was the top reason for our day trip from Chicago.
I found the entry fee slightly over 20$ reasonable for exhibition spreading on 2 floors and top vault.
Museum is well organized. The first floor (where you enter) starts with founding explanations, first models produced, HD role in WWI and WWII as well in almost all public services.
Most interesting on the lower floor (ground floor) for me were the custom made and decorated models which are indeed work of art.
I found the entry fee slightly over 20$ reasonable for exhibition spreading on 2 floors and top vault.
Museum is well organized. The first floor (where you enter) starts with founding explanations, first models produced, HD role in WWI and WWII as well in almost all public services.
Most interesting on the lower floor (ground floor) for me were the custom made and decorated models which are indeed work of art.
Written 24 May 2022
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BDA Foxes
Marine, IL14 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
Not sure what the bad reviews are about! This is an amazing museum full of history. There are circa 1200 bikes to look at including the first one ever built and I had no idea that Harley provided circa 88k bikes to the military. We went at 10:30am which was great for social distancing. Everything was clean with hand sanitizer stations everywhere. All staff had masks and you are required to wear masks while in the museum which is great. We also saw employees regularly walking around and spraying areas. You can also sit on some of the 2020 bikes at the end.
Written 10 July 2020
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bigwawao
New York City, NY10,139 contributions
July 2021
Visited this museum with my wife. I realized that this museum is either you love it or you don't really like it. I notice that approx (guesstimate) 80% of the viewers are males which kinda makes sense.
Museum is well laid out 2 story building. Inside you will see a history of the start of Harley Davidson and how they started, the awards they won and a string of vehicles from their earliest models to the latest one.
There is an onsite restaurant but we did not go there as our next stop was the Milwaukee Public Market.
Very nice gift shop. Please don't fail to visit it.
Dont' forget to find the motorcycle Captain America used in his 2008 movie. It is on display there.
While there we saw a guy on a Harley with his motorcycle riding German Shepherd dog!
Museum is well laid out 2 story building. Inside you will see a history of the start of Harley Davidson and how they started, the awards they won and a string of vehicles from their earliest models to the latest one.
There is an onsite restaurant but we did not go there as our next stop was the Milwaukee Public Market.
Very nice gift shop. Please don't fail to visit it.
Dont' forget to find the motorcycle Captain America used in his 2008 movie. It is on display there.
While there we saw a guy on a Harley with his motorcycle riding German Shepherd dog!
Written 24 August 2021
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benruth89
Pittsburgh, PA5 contributions
July 2021 • Family
Tried to Go was not allowed in with services Dog.
So my dad is visiting in town and got tickets for him and I to check it out. From online through Groupon We brought his service Dog when we got there they said they would not let us in with a service Dog. nothing was given in writing of an official policy that they did not allow services dogs. nor would they give my dad a refund. So have no clue how the museum is but I will not try again after there treatment. Do not recommend people checking it out. If you do check it out make sure you know ahead of times the discriminate against service Dogs.
So my dad is visiting in town and got tickets for him and I to check it out. From online through Groupon We brought his service Dog when we got there they said they would not let us in with a service Dog. nothing was given in writing of an official policy that they did not allow services dogs. nor would they give my dad a refund. So have no clue how the museum is but I will not try again after there treatment. Do not recommend people checking it out. If you do check it out make sure you know ahead of times the discriminate against service Dogs.
Written 5 July 2021
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EGRap
Missouri City, TX945 contributions
July 2020
As an average guy with a family visiting Wisconsin for the first time, we arrived in Milwaukee with an eagerness to see and learn about this great state. The Harley Museum was our first stop and our entire family really loved it. From the moment you enter the staff is friendly and welcoming.. they even gave me suggestions for taking pictures at different angles for a better picture.
What we really liked:
1) We knew Detroit was know for making cars but we didn't know how important Milwaukee was as they made motorcycles.
2) We didn't know the history of motorcycles and how the role they played in wars and how important they were to the military.
3) It was really cool to see all the movies we have liked over the years feature people riding a Harley, which are prominently displayed. My favorite was Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator!
4) There were hardly any people visiting and we enjoyed the feel of sitting on the one, which they clean after each person.
If you go on Saturday they have demo rides
We really appreciated that every person working there was so friendly and welcoming.
It was the highlight of our visit to Milwaukee!!
What we really liked:
1) We knew Detroit was know for making cars but we didn't know how important Milwaukee was as they made motorcycles.
2) We didn't know the history of motorcycles and how the role they played in wars and how important they were to the military.
3) It was really cool to see all the movies we have liked over the years feature people riding a Harley, which are prominently displayed. My favorite was Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator!
4) There were hardly any people visiting and we enjoyed the feel of sitting on the one, which they clean after each person.
If you go on Saturday they have demo rides
We really appreciated that every person working there was so friendly and welcoming.
It was the highlight of our visit to Milwaukee!!
Written 29 July 2020
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THINGS2LIVE4
Rocky River, OH2,672 contributions
Sept 2020 • Solo
Great attraction!
It was only $22.00 to enter. For $27.00 you could get an annual pass. This is the story of an iconic American company. Even if you are not into bikes you will find the history of Harley Davidson intriguing. I liked the part where at the end you can sit on actual modern Harleys. The museum is right outside of downtown. The museum is a few minute walk from the Potawatomi casino/hotel.
It was only $22.00 to enter. For $27.00 you could get an annual pass. This is the story of an iconic American company. Even if you are not into bikes you will find the history of Harley Davidson intriguing. I liked the part where at the end you can sit on actual modern Harleys. The museum is right outside of downtown. The museum is a few minute walk from the Potawatomi casino/hotel.
Written 24 September 2020
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Anshu_Traveller
Bangalore5 contributions
Mar 2019
Harley Davidson Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the iconic Bke brand. The museum is not far fro Milwaukee. Provides great insight into the invention of Harley bikes.
Written 20 February 2020
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GeorgSa
Detroit, MI804 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Absolutely worth the fee and time. This location shows all about the history of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Upper level mainly all about the different models during the course of time. In the basement the younger models but also the influence of AMF as well as Harley and movies.
Written 9 February 2020
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Can a visitor "ride" a stationary Harley?
Written 27 May 2023
Can a visitor "ride" a stationary Harley?
Written 27 May 2023
johnpadres
Mexico City, Mexico
Hi. Would you recommend to visit the museum with a 2 years toddler?
Written 9 September 2021
must I purchase tickets now for Sunday October 20 for 3:00 pm?
Written 5 October 2019
Le prix d’entrée ? Faut il réserver longtemps à m’avance? Nous venons à la li septembre
Merci !
Written 8 March 2019
Pas besoin de réservation, pas énormément de monde non plus en septembre
Written 9 March 2019
Bisogna prenotare il biglietto e si può andare senza prenotazione?
Written 14 January 2019
ciao, non è necessaria prenotazione. Si paga alla cassa d'ingresso. Non garantisco sia così in caso di gruppi.
Written 14 January 2019
Someone mentioned, “booking a tour”...what’s that about???
Written 24 October 2018
For a fee, you can set a tour time and date ahead of your trip. A guide will take you around the museum and explain various displays and the concepts behind them. It is a more in depth view of the significance of displays as opposed to walking around aimlessly viewing static displays. You also have a guide to answer specific questions about various engines, designs, and historical events regarding Harley Davidson Corporation. We received a special museum pin and scarf as a part of our tour. You also stand in the bike archives for part of the tour as opposed to standing and looking through the bars at it. There were 12 of us in this particular group and we paid $20 per person. You’d have to check as it might mean $240,per tour group or they might arrange to place you in a tour group. We were a HOG group traveling together and I didn’t arrange this portion of the trip sovone would have to call the Museum to find out further information. Hope this clarifies for you. Bonnie in Ohuo
Written 25 October 2018
I believe so. Went there early Sunday and parking lot was empty.
They have marked places for motorcycles, close to museum entrance, but all the other parking is nearby, like 2-3min walk to main entrance.
Written 13 August 2018
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