Evel Knievel Museum

Evel Knievel Museum
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Evel Knievel Museum is located in Kansas
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 Edit this at Wikidata

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]

History

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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.

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