Date of visit: July 2026 NOT PARTICULARLY HD FANS We're not into Harley Davidsons or motorcycles at all for that matter, but while in Milwaukee, it seemed like the thing to do. Having visited the museum, (We spent 5 hours there, including lunch at the restaurant) I will say I 'get it' and have much more of an appreciation for the bikes and the HD community. LOCKERS AVAILABLE We purchased our tickets at the front desk and checked our bags and water into a locker (No need to have money for a locker). If you're visiting in the summer, don't leave your sweater in the locker as the museum was SO COLD! Restrooms are also in this area. WHAT TO EXPECT You will learn about the beginnings and history of HD, their rapid growth, learn about the different parts of the bikes, see hundreds of bikes through the years, see the progression of the HD logo, see a wall of different colored gas tanks (I loved this!) and be able to sit on some bikes. There are info boards to read and it never felt too crowded. ON-SITE RESTAURANT If you get hungry, there's a restaurant next to the river. There was a wait time, but we sat at the bar immediately. I will say, there weren't really healthy options on the menu. We had a burger. HARLEY GIFTS GALORE There's a gift shop across the 'campus' from the main museum. A/C TOO COLD Like I mentioned before, my main complaint was that the museum was WAY too cold, which made the experience slightly miserable. Other than that, it was very interesting and I'd recommend a visit. I'm now completely FASCINATED every time I encounter a Harley on the street! Helpful? read more

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I've had hit-and-miss experiences here. Friday afternoon we came here on the way for a trip and the server we had was amazing. Pretzel plate was delicious and drinks we good and great service. However, we hit here again on the way back from our trip Sunday afternoon and the server was horrible. I'm sorry to say because I'm sure she had a lot going on, but we said something about the chili being on the cold side and she did not offer to maybe reheat or get us something else. She just said, "I don't know what happened" and walked away. Took my drink away and didn't ask if I wanted another. I had to hunt her down to get a drink or order food. Maybe she was overwhelmed but just service is a hit or miss here. read more

I took advantage of the $4.14 ticket deal on 4/14 day. It was my first visit to Harley Davidson museum and I was impressed! The customer service counter had motorcycle windshields which I thought was clever. I appreciated that the staff member let me know the bathrooms are on the first floor so I went there first before heading to the start of the museum on the 2nd floor. So many motorcycles to see! It was fun to see how they have progressed over time. The engine wall was beautiful, very aesthetically pleasing. I most enjoyed the displays that included anecdotes from the riders. If not going on 4-1-4 day, the museum is $25. read more

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The Harley Davidson Museum is a high quality addition to things to do while in Milwaukee. It' looks quite new and modern and fits in a HD campus that also includes other buildings that house a bar b q restaurant, two clothing and gift stores and an event venue all along the Menomonee River near downtown. Parking is free. The museum is a 2 story structure and costs $25 for an adult and less for kids. I would budget about 2 hours to go through it and I thought it was well worth the time and cost. Yes this museum is all about motorcycles and The Motor Company (that's what employees call Harley Davidson) that became an American institution. The museum starts on the 2nd floor and then you finish on the 1st floor. They have cycles starting with their first one (1903) all of the way to the present ones (2026). All of the displays are well done. Open 10 am to 5 pm everyday. read more

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Pretty fun place, you can sit on some motorcycles, thy have an area for kids to read, dress up, and ride a fake hog. They have a guess-who game too. There is also a lot of interesting history you learn about, obviously how HD dealt with the ebbs and flows of manufacturing during wars, depressions, etc. Great museum for kids! read more

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If you've ever seen a Harley Davidson rolling down the highway, you should absolutely go and visit this museum. We took the entire family and each of them had fun looking at the different motorcycles and interacting with the exhibits. I would recommend this museum to anyone who has even any remote interest in a great brand that's had its handprint on American culture since 1903. read more

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Made up of two floors, this museum showcases the history of Harley-Davidson. A self-guided audio tour is available for an additional $6. There were areas where talks were given when we visited. If you have no interest or know nothing about motorcycles, you can skip this one. We finished everything in 1 hour. read more

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This is a great option, specially when having friends visiting from out of town; the restaurant has a lot of potential but it fell flat. The food was OK. A friend wished he had ordered what my husband had. On a Packer football night, there was a live singer and they didn't show the game at all; even though they had been showing the previous game. Pretty disappointing. read more

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We had the guided tour, which included a visit to the motorcycle vault. The history of the bikes is fascinating, but the way that the tour is presented can get boring at times. It's a no-touch place, which I get, since some of these pieces are artifacts, but having a few more hands-on opportunities here and there would help. Some of my favorite pieces were the police motorcycles and Elvis Presley's bike, too. I had hoped that we would get more photo ops in the vault, which you could ask for, but they secure it so hard that you think you might get sniped if you come too close to anything. It'll get the job done if you're looking for something "interesting" in Milwaukee, but don't expect it to be what the site makes it out to be, unless you're really into Harleys like that. read more

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A must for any Harley enthusiast. Amazing collection of antique motorcycles. Free for HOG members and well organized read more

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Very interesting museum with a lot of information beyond the hundreds of motorcycles exposed

I really love what they did with the Harley campus. There's plenty of room to park which is rare when you're downtown. The museum is one of many buildings and they have collected so much over the years including rare older bikes used for mail delivery and in the armed forces which was really cool to see. On Thursdays during the summer they also host bike nights with live music, food and drink outdoors and a chance to see some cool bikes. I've also been a few times for private events upstairs and the catering has been absolutely delicious, including charcuterie boards and the like. The staff have been warm and welcoming, too. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and even a little bit curious about the history of Harley. read more

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I'm so glad we decided to stop by this museum! It was such a fun and engaging experience, with the perfect mix of history and interactive exhibits. I took way more photos than I can possibly share because everything was that fascinating--and I'm not even a Harley owner. I especially enjoyed learning about the connections to law enforcement and the role of women in the history, which made the visit even more meaningful. Afterward, we checked out the restaurant and bar across the way, and it was just as impressive. I don't drink, but their non-alcoholic beer was honestly the best I've ever had. This is a must-visit whether you're a Harley fan or just someone who appreciates history presented in a fun, memorable way. read more

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I loved this museum! Every type of Harley Davidson is displayed and brought back many good memories. There are some motorcycles that you are allowed to sit on for picture taking. Don't pass this up. If you are visiting and riding a Harley, there is special front designated parking. That is also interesting to look at, meaning what bikes riders rode to the museum. read more

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I came here on a very cold Sunday on a quick family trip. The customer service rep talked us into getting a yearly membership considering it was only 7$ more. The museum itself is very clean and they have a coat rack so we didn't have to lug our heavy winter coats around. I liked that they had a scavenger hunt, of things to find in the museum. It wasn't as easy as we thought and it kept my son engaged for the duration of our visit. I loved the entire museum but my favorite part was the motorcycle vault. It was cool to see all the archived bikes! This museum has something for all ages as there is so much history and information on the motorcycles throughout. We are planning on making a trip back during the summer. Even if you are not motorcycle fanatic; This is a well put together museum that is enjoyable for all. read more

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I surprised my husband with a VIP tour for our wedding anniversary, and it was worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!! Going into the archives & the vault was the most incredible thing we did!! Rob our tour guide, was beyond incredible and knowledgeable. You could tell he really loved his job!! He gave us incredible history, and answered all of our questions!! read more

There was a lot of free parking in front. Admission was $21 to view hundreds of motorcycle styles through the decades. Here we saw Elvis and Evel Knievels Harley's. The Experience Gallery on the bottom floor allowed us to take badass photos, and enjoy interactive exhibits. There was a huge gift shop & restaurant on the premises. read more

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Whether you're a die hard Harley rider or a museum enthusiast, the HD museum has something for everyone. Stocked full of bikes, incredible displays, mind-blowing facts and full blown American ingenuity. There's something for everyone here. I'm a Harley owner and rose 610 miles to visit. Well worth the ride. read more

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The Blackula. There are so much history about Harley at this museum. They have a place to eat and a special banquet Hall. HOGs are Harley Owner Group/Gang This museum is a must-go tourist destination. I had a grand old time. Nice bikes, nice gift shop, and you also have an outlet onsite. read more

Cate Dingley EZY Riders: Representation without Respect? In my interactions with Cate Dingley, I felt I was treated differently because I am Black. I did not feel that my professional qualifications or other Black professionals were respected or taken seriously, and the contempt I experienced was both clear and troubling. Because of that, I find it deeply problematic that she positions herself as a curator and interpreter of Black motorcycle culture. It raises serious questions about how she engages with Black people in practice versus how she presents herself in her work. From my perspective, this is not just about one interaction. It speaks to a larger pattern in which Black culture is studied, packaged, and presented by people who do not demonstrate genuine respect or accountability to the community itself. Based on my experience, her work sits uncomfortably within that pattern. read more

The gift shop and the event spaces are pretty good, the former for Milwaukee souvenir gifts the latter for medium to larger special events. I'd like to review the museum itself which is hardly just for motorcycle enthusiasts. This is an excellent history museum, which teaches us about Industrialization. A visit to the museum might be better prepared for you if you first watch "The Making of Milwaukee," a John Gurda - PBS documentary that is really interesting. https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/the-making-of-milwaukee/ If you don't have time for that, Alice Cooper summarizes it pretty succinctly in his cameo on "Wayne's World." The history of the HD motorcycle is also the history of American transition from a sparsely populated agricultural backwater to industrial manufacturing domination enabling the USA to be really the only nation to emerge from WWII with a sustained growth economy. Still, if you love motorcycles, you might get more out of the museum than a fan of history. If you can, visit this museum one day, then shortly thereafter visit the MSOE Ghromann museum of work. read more

I was a good time we're coming to the Harley Davidson Museum restaurant and bar. I love the atmosphere, all the servers are nice and friendly. This is the best salad there is at least I think so. The portion is a good size and the salad is always fresh which I appreciate that's my go to pretty much every single time. Simply delicious and refreshing read more

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The display at this museum is amazing on its own. A little on the pricy side, but still a decent value. We are not Harley Davidson people, but it was interesting to learn the racing history of the bike. Make sure you check out the archives! read more

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For an non Harley person this museum is very interesting for the motorcycle enthusiasts. Great place to take out of town guests no matter what especially if they're from another country. Give yourself 2-3 hours. This is a self guided tour and an audio tour guide is available. Just wished that they had one night of extended hours If you can get the "Harley Davidson Museum pass" from your public library the entry fee (admission) is then waived for up to 2 adults and 4-5 children read more

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On a work trip in Chicago and drove to Milwaukee on my day off to visit the museum. A solo trip was well worth the drive! Beautiful museum you can get lost in for hours. Loved the visuals and history captured on all floors. I also loved the merch store on the corner where I purchased tons of goodies to bring home after an amazing meal and Bev at the restaurant! read more

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Harley Davidson is a brand that is iconic in Milwaukee; so we had to tour the museum when we were visiting from South Florida. My husband is a HOG member; so his admission was free. (He also received some nice souvenir HD pins.). My entrance was $24; and purchasing tickets at the time of arrival was a breeze! The museum is very clean and spacious. Of course the motorcycles are what everyone comes to see, and they had just about every variety ever made from the early 1900's to the present day on display. Each one was labeled and the details were printed out on signs in front. So many styles and colors....its a bit overwhelming! There are also dozens of rooms and hallways that explain how Harley Davidson got its start and showcase all kinds of HD and general motorcycle memorabilia. I especially enjoyed the wall of gas tanks because the colors were beautiful and it was fun to look at all the incredible artwork and how it changed over 100 years! It took us about 2 hours to tour the entire museum, (2 floors,) and we definitely did not get a chance to read everything about HD in there that there was. They also have a regular gift shop and an outlet shop where you can buy everything like basics shirts and boots to blankets, gloves, glasses, and Christmas ornaments. I would recommend the Harley Davidson Museum to all motorcycle enthusiasts and others who just wasn't to learn about Harley's amazing history. read more

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Incredible! The museum had everything I hoped it did, particularly, the individual rider photos and their personal stories. I loved the tanks throughout the ages and original military war films. The Harley shop had plenty of stock items in various sizes as well as the treasured, collectible coins. I highly recommend this museum, shop and garage. read more

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If I could give this museum experience more than 5 Stars, I would! This museum experience should not be missed if you are visiting Milwaukee, WI. The rich history of an American motorcycle/automotive juggernaut is on stunning display at this beautiful campus, which is COMPLETE with the museum, restaurant, concert area, TWO stores (they have their own Outlet; "come on, can you say 75% OFF on a leather Harley Davidson jacket?!"), original structure from when the Davidson brothers and Harley started making magic, and grassy areas for picnics or just hanging out. And of course, "special parking" for HOGS! I could have spent all day here. EVERYONE who works there is super pleasant, professional, and FUN. And if your hands are tired of carrying all your shopping items (or you didn't bring an extra suitcase), guess what, they SHIP! I will definitely be back and I am eyeing a Road Glide Trike! read more

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For motorcycle enthusiasts this is a 10/10, but even for casual fans this museum is so well Done and interesting I would say it's among the top 5 things to do in Milwaukee! The long history and sheer diversity of Harley motorcycles will easily hold your attention for 2 hours. It's well worth the price of admission and if the weather is less than ideal, you can spend a whole afternoon here. The history of Harley traces its roots through world war 1 and 2, so you can see the role the company played in major world Events! The bathrooms and cafe are all clean and well kept, and there are places to sit outside too. Every week there are special events too, so you may see some stunts if you are lucky. read more

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Not a Harley fan but this museum is still pretty cool! You get to see the evolution of their motorcycles through the ages. You'll be surrounded by real enthusiasts and bikers. You'll get to sit on some of their newer models and I can see why people love them. You'll feel like a total badass! read more

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You could be in here for hours! The museum is interactive and there is even a kids area downstairs. The exhibit is informative and would highly recommend this! read more

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Fun and interesting. Good food and tourist trap merchandise. Very friendly and nice staff. Very accommodating. Definitely worth the $22 entry. read more

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I've had the pleasure of dining at Halle Davidson's restaurant over the years, I've been extremely disappointed twice in a row with the staffing level. This translated into exceptional, low level of service. The first time I got there the restaurant had maybe 10 tables seated. I was told it'd be a 25 minute wait because they only had two waitresses on the floor on a Friday afternoon. So I decided to sit at the bar and was served by a friendly bartender however, the food took over 20 minutes to come out. Flash forward three weeks later again on a Friday and I went right to the bar to sit down and order. I was told I fried fish plate with you about 25 minutes to come out. I can only explain this as poor staffing in the kitchen. Will Harley Davison corporate has issues with production and marketing right now, somebody a corporate needs to focus on the dining experience that many people partake in when they come to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum Milwaukee and thrift shops. This is just my humble opinion read more

This museum is mesmerizing. I really enjoyed the interesting history of this great company. I learned so much in the few hours I was there. I saw so many motorcycles through their 120 years. Some were from the very beginning and they do have one from every year of their existence. I loved the setup. Even though there were many visitors there was ample room to move around. The only thing negative I can say is there are few employees. I had a couple questions and some visitors gave me the answers. I think they should have more employees on duty. They also have a restaurant and two gift shops on property. One of the gift shops we did not visit because the kine was probably half a mile long. This was a big celebration weekend for them so that is why. read more

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Bought tickets online, but never got a confirmation in neither mine not my wife's email accounts. It posted to my bank account that day. Tickets were purchased on site, as they could not find the purchase. My wife was told to return with the bank posting to get the refund. However, when I went to get back out of the purchase, I was told that, yes, it was posted, but they could not refund the money, as they could not find the purchase online Frustrating. Make certain that if you buy online that you get confirmation or you may be donating money to the museum. ​​​ read more

While visiting in Milwaukee we stopped by The Harley-Davdson Museum. It was another highlight of our trip. A true historic gem in Milwaukee. In honesty this wasn't one of the places on my list to visit. But I'm so grateful for the visit. There is beyond so much to see in this place. I was in awe of the history behind the name. Legendary. There are so many beautiful different styles of motorcycle to see in this place. They even have a kiddie room for the little one's to dress up in their biker gear. I'm so happy that I came here to witness this wonderful place. They even have a restaurant on the lower level as well as a gift shop. The extra fun part was at the end of the tour was being able to hop on one of the bikes to take a pic. read more

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There is a lot of great history at this museum. Displays are excellent. I recommend getting to the museum in the morning so one can get the best parking spots. The only item I would change is the gas tanks display needs to have better lighting. This is a great place to visit nevertheless! read more

Harley-Davidson Museum - Museums Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place is the "Mecca" for Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts. Situated on a 20 acre campus like park, It boasts a two story structure with exhibits of Harley Davidson motorcycles memorabilia. There's also a separate gift shop, the H-D Factory Outlet, and a separate restaurant, the Motor Bar & Restaurant. We arrived on our motorcycles on Thursday, 07.13.2023, the first day of the 120th HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING FESTIVAL where we encountered thousands of other HD owners wishing to visit this iconic site. First and foremost, I'd highly recommend one purchase tickets online before going. We had done that, thankfully, because the line to purchase tickets was probably at least a hundred deep. We avoided the long wait by showing our e-tickets and was able to proceed directly to the exhibits. The exhibition was very informative and interesting. The bikes displayed were from the earliest creation of the HD motorcycle to present day. Some interesting bikes, dates and events were: * 1907 HD incorporated and sold its first stock to its employees and board members. Its bike cost $210 and it could travel over 500 miles on a tank of oil. * 1925 HD marked a major turning point with the new low frame JCDB F-Head, V-Twin which came to now be known as the "classic Harley Davidson" * In 1936 a Legend was Born with the "EL" - a bike that was designed for unparalleled performance and efficiency. Fast Forward to March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck the northeast coast of the Tohoku region of Japan's Honshu island, causing a tsunami with a maximum wave height of almost 40 meters (130 feet) in the Iwate Prefecture. It swept a HD motorcycle from Yamamoto Miyagi Prefecture. - Japan all the way to beaches of Graham Island, British Columbia Canada - a distance of over 4,000 miles! It left Japan March 11, 2011 and was discovered in Canada April 18, 2012. I could go on and on, but I know not everyone is as enthusiastic about HD as I am. So if you're still with me reading this, I sincerely appreciate your time. The important thing is that this is truly a great place to visit and if you get the opportunity, it's one of the places in Milwaukee that you don't want to miss! read more

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Found ourselves in Milwaukee on a nice Sunday. Stopped in to see this great museum. Confession: I am a Harley rider, but had no idea the whole enterprise started in Milwaukee. So - really enjoyed all of the displays. Super rare and one-off bikes. Great multi-floor layout. Seemingly ample parking. Discount merchandise store and latest merchandise store across from each other. Didn't try the restaurant/ bar this round, but maybe next time. Looked good. Check it out. Highly recommended for something interesting to do. read more

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Nice clean exhibits. Over a hundred years of history. Easy parking. Personal are welcoming and friendly.