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The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum: Telling stories

Source: American Motorcyclist Association

When you walk through the doors of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, you expect to see motorcycles, and you do — rare, beautiful, and historically significant bikes. But there’s something else going on here, because the guiding principle of the Museum is that motorcycling is more than just machines.

"From the beginning, we set out to tell the stories of American motorcycling," says Mark Mederski, Executive Director of the Museum. "To do that, our exhibits pay tribute to popular culture, even discussing issues and controversies of the day. Most important to these stories, however, are the people."

In "Heroes of Harley-Davidson, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance" which runs through December 2004, you’ll meet the riders, racers, designers, and corporate visionaries responsible for building Harley into the American icon it is today.

The best example of the Museum’s philosophy, however, is the Motorcycle Hall of Fame itself. In annual induction ceremonies, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors people who made significant contributions to all aspects of motorcycling, including those who have excelled in business, design and engineering, publishing and promotion, as well as those known for road riding, off-road riding, and all types of motorcycle racing.

In the years to come, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum will continue to grow and change. Its reputation - not to mention the big sign that beckons travelers from I-70 - will continue to attract enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike.

But one thing won’t change, and that’s the Museum’s mission: to preserve the history of American motorcycling, by sharing its stories.

Located on the sprawling 23-acre campus of the American Motorcyclist Association’s headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is home to an impressive collection of motorcycles. The two-story, 26,000-square-foot facility features three main galleries, showcasing machines of every description and era - from the board-track racers and streamliners of the sport’s early days, to competition machines of the modern era.

When you can’t visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in person, it’s easy to get the latest news - just point your web browser to www.motorcyclemuseum.org, or call (614) 856-2222.

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