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Evel Knievel Museum

January 01, 1970

The Evel Knievel Museum is a non-profit museum located in Topeka, Kansas, United States. The museum houses the largest collection of authentic Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world, including interactive experiences.[1][2] It is 13,000 square feet (1,200 square meters) and two stories. The museum is located adjacent to Topeka's Historic Harley-Davidson and opened in June 2017.[3][4]

Evel Knievel Museum
Location within Kansas
Established2017 (2017)
LocationTopeka, Kansas, United States
Coordinates39°01′49″N 95°41′01″W / 39.030177°N 95.683578°W / 39.030177; -95.683578
TypeHistory museum
CollectionsEvel Knievel
FounderLathan McKay, Mike Patterson, James Caplinger
Public transit accessLine 21 (Topeka Metro)
Nearest parkingOn site (no charge)
WebsiteOfficial website

History edit

It was established and founded by Mike Patterson, Lathan McKay and James Caplinger.[5][6]

Evel Knievel's goal of having a museum honoring his legacy is over 40 years in the making.[7][8] Evel Archaeology began in February 2012 as one man's quest to re-collect Knievel's motorcycles, vehicles, wardrobe, artifacts, and personal effects to fully illustrate his cultural impact.[9] In 2013 a mutual connection to rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis and a Mack truck laid the foundation for the Evel Knievel Museum.[10]

Frustrated with the lack of progress, Lathan McKay and Marilyn Stemp set out to find a new home for Knievel's, Mack truck dubbed "Big Red" as the restoration had stalled in New Jersey.[11] A then-current business partner made a phone call to Harley-Davidson dealer Mike Patterson of Topeka, Kansas, whose team of motorcycle restoration experts had recently completed a ground-up rebuilding of Jerry Lee Lewis's 1959 Panhead, which sold at auction for $350,000.[12][13]

Patterson's team had never restored a Mack truck but they had access to the expertise needed. Nearly 100 individuals signed on to resurrect the famous Mack.[14] During the 18-month restoration Patterson, Mckay, and James Caplinger decided to take on an even bigger task. To build the world's first Evel Knievel Museum. Patterson built an addition to his Harley-Davidson dealership in Topeka to house the attraction.[15][16]

The Evel Knievel museum was named one of the top 10 best new national attractions in 2017 by USA Today, and is officially authorized by the Knievel estate.[17][18]

Founders and Personnel edit

Mike Patterson is a former professional flat track racer and businessman. His Grandfather Henry purchased Topeka Harley-Davidson in March 1949. In 1975 his son Dennis joined him and carried on until the late 1980s when his nephew Mike entered the business. Making it three generations of Pattersons at the helm of the dealership.[19]

Lathan McKay is an American historian, producer, entrepreneur, actor, and filmmaker. As a former professional skateboarder, he has amassed the largest collection of Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world.[20][2]

James M. Caplinger was a self-made real estate developer, attorney, philanthropist, and business owner from Topeka, Kansas.[21]

Museum Director: Bruce Zimmerman[22]

Details edit

The 13,000-square-foot two story museum and Historic Harley Davidson dealership is located adjacent to the Kansas Expocenter at the corner of SW Topeka Boulevard and SW 21st Street.[23] The winter hours are from 10am to 6pm Tuesdays-Saturdays. In the summer, the museum is also open from 12pm to 5pm on Sundays.

Besides exhibits, the museum site has a gift shop, barbecue restaurant, event space and Yesterday's museum.[24] Also on site is Harley Town, which includes Touch of Class hair salon and Integrity insurance.

Knievel edit

Main article: Evel Knievel

Robert Craig Knievel (/kˈniːvəl/; October 17, 1938 – November 30, 2007), professionally known as Evel Knievel, was an American stunt performer and entertainer. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. A generation of kids grew up transfixed by his televised exploits, imitating his stunts on bicycles and with Evel Knievel toys.[25]

Exhibits edit

The Evel Knievel Museum chronicles Knievel's life from his early years in Butte, Montana to the height of his fame in the 1970s.[26][27] The time-lined exhibits are arranged in chronological order, with more than 1,000 artifacts on display, consisting of personal memorabilia, motorcycles, ephemera, and interactive exhibits.[28][29] One example is the "4D Virtual Reality Jump" exhibit featuring Doug Danger, which allows visitors to experience Knievel's stunt thrills first-hand but without the risks.[30][31]

The museum is known for being the home to Knievel's 1974 Mack Truck & Trailer "Big Red",[32] the star-spangled helmets and leathers,[33] and numerous other artifacts, including:

Recognition edit

Upon completion the Evel Knievel Museum was named one of the Top 10 Best New Attractions in 2017 by USA Today.[17][34] In April 2019 the museum received a Thea award from the Themed Entertainment Association for being one of the best new attractions in the United States.[35][36]

References edit

  1. ^ "Inside Evel: Your first look at Topeka's new Evel Knievel Museum".
  2. ^ a b Deines, Angela. "Robbie Knievel, son of Evel Knievel, sees father's museum for the first time". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  3. ^ "Evel Knievel Museum Opens at Historic Topeka Harley-Davidson - Classic Motorcycle Touring". 8 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Evel Knievel Museum Ribbon Cutting". 31 May 2017.
  5. ^ Goodwin, Shaun (June 26, 2018). "How the heck did an Evel Knievel museum wind up in northeast Kansas?". The Kansas City Star.
  6. ^ "Evel Knievel Museum opens in Topeka".
  7. ^ "The Evel Knievel Museum now open". 2017-05-26.
  8. ^ "The Evel Knievel Museum: 40 Years in the Making and Now Open! |". 16 May 2017.
  9. ^ "Evel Knievel Memorabilia at COTA for MotoGP | COTA Blog".
  10. ^ "Kansas museum honors Evel Knievel, the godfather of extreme sports". Los Angeles Times. 2017-08-16.
  11. ^ "Evel Knievel's Rig – Help Save Trucking History |".
  12. ^ Ranker, Luke. "Historic Harley-Davidson of Topeka builds nationally known restoration company". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  13. ^ "Harley: Jerry Lee Lewis' '59 Panhead Auctioned for $350,000".
  14. ^ "Evel Knievel to Thrill New Generation with the Support of Mack Trucks".
  15. ^ "Evel Knievel Museum opens in Topeka".
  16. ^ "There's a New Evel Knievel Museum Daredevils Will Love".
  17. ^ a b Capital-Journal, The. "Evel Knievel Museum named fifth-best new national attraction in 2017 by USA Today". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  18. ^ "Evel Knievel Museum #5 on USA Today's Top 10 Best New Attractions in 2017". Dimensional Innovations. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  19. ^ "About Us".
  20. ^ Stemp, Marilyn. "The Collector Lathan Mckay". Evel Knievel Museum. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  21. ^ "Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home - James M. Caplinger, Jr. 1956 - 2018".
  22. ^ "The Evel Knievel Museum: Now Open". 21 June 2017.
  23. ^ "The Evel Knievel Museum - Topeka, Kansas".
  24. ^ "Black Dog Bar B Que LLC - BBQ Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast Foods".
  25. ^ "Top 5 Raddest Evel Knievel Toys".
  26. ^ "Evel Knievel Museum".
  27. ^ "Relive Your Childhood at the Evel Knievel Museum".
  28. ^ "Interactive Thrills at the Evel Knievel Museum". 2018-06-08.
  29. ^ "Museum honoring daredevil Evel Knievel opens in Kansas". Chicago Tribune.
  30. ^ "The Evel Knievel Museum - Interactive Exhibits".
  31. ^ "With virtual-reality ride, jump like daredevil Evel Knievel – without the risk".
  32. ^ "Evel Knievel's 'Big Red' Mack Restored for Documentary on Famous Daredevil (With photos, video)". 2015-08-31.
  33. ^ "A New Museum Dares to Showcase Stuntman Evel Knievel". NPR.
  34. ^ "Make Topeka's Evel Knievel Museum USA Today's #1 New Attraction - VOTE". KTOP-FM. 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  35. ^ "Thea Awards Recipients".
  36. ^ Hrenchir, Tim. "Topeka's Evel Knievel Museum wins international award". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2020-03-05.

External links edit

  • Official website

January 01, 1970
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The Evel Knievel Museumis a non profit museum located in Topeka Kansas United States The museum houses the largest collection of authentic Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world including interactive experiences 1 2 It is 13 000 square feet 1 200 square meters and two stories The museum is located adjacent to Topeka s Historic Harley Davidson and opened in June 2017 3 4 Evel Knievel MuseumLocation within KansasEstablished2017 2017 LocationTopeka Kansas United StatesCoordinates39 01 49 N 95 41 01 W 39 030177 N 95 683578 W 39 030177 95 683578TypeHistory museumCollectionsEvel KnievelFounderLathan McKay Mike Patterson James CaplingerPublic transit accessLine 21 Topeka Metro Nearest parkingOn site no charge WebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 History 2 Founders and Personnel 3 Details 4 Knievel 5 Exhibits 6 Recognition 7 References 8 External linksHistory editIt was established and founded by Mike Patterson Lathan McKay and James Caplinger 5 6 Evel Knievel s goal of having a museum honoring his legacy is over 40 years in the making 7 8 Evel Archaeology began in February 2012 as one man s quest to re collect Knievel s motorcycles vehicles wardrobe artifacts and personal effects to fully illustrate his cultural impact 9 In 2013 a mutual connection to rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis and a Mack truck laid the foundation for the Evel Knievel Museum 10 Frustrated with the lack of progress Lathan McKay and Marilyn Stemp set out to find a new home for Knievel s Mack truck dubbed Big Red as the restoration had stalled in New Jersey 11 A then current business partner made a phone call to Harley Davidson dealer Mike Patterson of Topeka Kansas whose team of motorcycle restoration experts had recently completed a ground up rebuilding of Jerry Lee Lewis s 1959 Panhead which sold at auction for 350 000 12 13 Patterson s team had never restored a Mack truck but they had access to the expertise needed Nearly 100 individuals signed on to resurrect the famous Mack 14 During the 18 month restoration Patterson Mckay and James Caplinger decided to take on an even bigger task To build the world s first Evel Knievel Museum Patterson built an addition to his Harley Davidson dealership in Topeka to house the attraction 15 16 The Evel Knievel museum was named one of the top 10 best new national attractions in 2017 by USA Today and is officially authorized by the Knievel estate 17 18 Founders and Personnel editMike Patterson is a former professional flat track racer and businessman His Grandfather Henry purchased Topeka Harley Davidson in March 1949 In 1975 his son Dennis joined him and carried on until the late 1980s when his nephew Mike entered the business Making it three generations of Pattersons at the helm of the dealership 19 Lathan McKay is an American historian producer entrepreneur actor and filmmaker As a former professional skateboarder he has amassed the largest collection of Evel Knievel memorabilia in the world 20 2 James M Caplinger was a self made real estate developer attorney philanthropist and business owner from Topeka Kansas 21 Museum Director Bruce Zimmerman 22 Details editThe 13 000 square foot two story museum and Historic Harley Davidson dealership is located adjacent to the Kansas Expocenter at the corner of SW Topeka Boulevard and SW 21st Street 23 The winter hours are from 10am to 6pm Tuesdays Saturdays In the summer the museum is also open from 12pm to 5pm on Sundays Besides exhibits the museum site has a gift shop barbecue restaurant event space and Yesterday s museum 24 Also on site is Harley Town which includes Touch of Class hair salon and Integrity insurance Knievel editMain article Evel Knievel Robert Craig Knievel k ˈ n iː v e l October 17 1938 November 30 2007 professionally known as Evel Knievel was an American stunt performer and entertainer Throughout his career he attempted more than 75 ramp to ramp motorcycle jumps A generation of kids grew up transfixed by his televised exploits imitating his stunts on bicycles and with Evel Knievel toys 25 Exhibits editThe Evel Knievel Museum chronicles Knievel s life from his early years in Butte Montana to the height of his fame in the 1970s 26 27 The time lined exhibits are arranged in chronological order with more than 1 000 artifacts on display consisting of personal memorabilia motorcycles ephemera and interactive exhibits 28 29 One example is the 4D Virtual Reality Jump exhibit featuring Doug Danger which allows visitors to experience Knievel s stunt thrills first hand but without the risks 30 31 The museum is known for being the home to Knievel s 1974 Mack Truck amp Trailer Big Red 32 the star spangled helmets and leathers 33 and numerous other artifacts including Knievel s original jump bikes performance leathers helmets and wardrobe Knievel s world famous Mack truck Big Red Snake River Canyon Skycycle X2 Caesars Palace crash helmet Wembley Stadium crash helmet Viva Knievel screen used memorabilia Knievel s famed flask filled walking cane and jewelry Custom red Cadillac pickup truck Ideal Toy Company and licensing exhibit Personal effects such as family photographs contracts and letters 1977 J C Agajanian special Evel Knievel Indianapolis race car Knievel s first 1970 Harley Davidson XR 750 iron head jump bike Interactive 4D virtual reality jump experience Interactive broken bones x ray exhibit Interactive jump planner Evel Knievel movie theater Knievel s crash car Knievel s Harley Davidson Sportster trikeRecognition editUpon completion the Evel Knievel Museum was named one of the Top 10 Best New Attractions in 2017 by USA Today 17 34 In April 2019 the museum received a Thea award from the Themed Entertainment Association for being one of the best new attractions in the United States 35 36 References edit Inside Evel Your first look at Topeka s new Evel Knievel Museum a b Deines Angela Robbie Knievel son of Evel Knievel sees father s museum for the first time The Topeka Capital Journal Retrieved 2020 03 05 Evel Knievel Museum Opens at Historic Topeka Harley Davidson Classic Motorcycle Touring 8 August 2017 Evel Knievel Museum Ribbon Cutting 31 May 2017 Goodwin Shaun June 26 2018 How the heck did an Evel Knievel museum wind up in northeast Kansas The Kansas City Star Evel Knievel Museum opens in Topeka The Evel Knievel Museum now open 2017 05 26 The Evel Knievel Museum 40 Years in the Making and Now Open 16 May 2017 Evel Knievel Memorabilia at COTA for MotoGP COTA Blog Kansas museum honors Evel Knievel the godfather of extreme sports Los Angeles Times 2017 08 16 Evel Knievel s Rig Help Save Trucking History Ranker Luke Historic Harley Davidson of Topeka builds nationally known restoration company The Topeka Capital Journal Retrieved 2020 03 05 Harley Jerry Lee Lewis 59 Panhead Auctioned for 350 000 Evel Knievel to Thrill New Generation with the Support of Mack Trucks Evel Knievel Museum opens in Topeka There s a New Evel Knievel Museum Daredevils Will Love a b Capital Journal The Evel Knievel Museum named fifth best new national attraction in 2017 by USA Today The Topeka Capital Journal Retrieved 2020 03 05 Evel Knievel Museum 5 on USA Today s Top 10 Best New Attractions in 2017 Dimensional Innovations Retrieved 2020 03 05 About Us Stemp Marilyn The Collector Lathan Mckay Evel Knievel Museum Retrieved November 20 2019 Penwell Gabel Funeral Home James M Caplinger Jr 1956 2018 The Evel Knievel Museum Now Open 21 June 2017 The Evel Knievel Museum Topeka Kansas Black Dog Bar B Que LLC BBQ Lunch Breakfast Breakfast Foods Top 5 Raddest Evel Knievel Toys Evel Knievel Museum Relive Your Childhood at the Evel Knievel Museum Interactive Thrills at the Evel Knievel Museum 2018 06 08 Museum honoring daredevil Evel Knievel opens in Kansas Chicago Tribune The Evel Knievel Museum Interactive Exhibits With virtual reality ride jump like daredevil Evel Knievel without the risk Evel Knievel s Big Red Mack Restored for Documentary on Famous Daredevil With photos video 2015 08 31 A New Museum Dares to Showcase Stuntman Evel Knievel NPR Make Topeka s Evel Knievel Museum USA Today s 1 New Attraction VOTE KTOP FM 2017 12 07 Retrieved 2020 03 05 Thea Awards Recipients Hrenchir Tim Topeka s Evel Knievel Museum wins international award The Topeka Capital Journal Retrieved 2020 03 05 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Evel Knievel Museum amp oldid 1188572188, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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