Went with the family last week, teens enjoyed it and so did the older folks. Staff are friendly. Exhibits are cool and interesting, even if you aren't die-hard biker. Surprised that some of the merchandise was reasonably priced. Food in the cafe was pretty good, especially the Brisket Nachos appetizer. Good vibe, nice facility. Easy free parking. Worth the drive. read more

My husband and I have been avid Harley enthusiasts for decades, however this was the first time we made it inside the museum, we came out for our 7 year anniversary and decided to stay for the music and had a blast. So let's start with how awesome this location is, I have been there for bike nights and Milwaukee fest its incredible, the garage which has speciality exhibits is super cool, they have the 'original' shed (replica) where it all began to fathom that this motorcycle empire was started in a building the size of a Standard home's shed is amazing. They have a fantastic restaurant with a fantastic beer selection. This time around we ate at a different location, I will post that review later! Also you can't forget the Harley store where you can buy merchandise ! The museum was incredible showing so many different aspects of the inception, growth, trouble and success that Harley Davidson has experienced throughout the years. My husband and I were flabbergasted as the amount of physically history they were able to gather for each exhibit, Bill of sales dating back to 1903, training manuals, workshop receipts the original angel investor slip for $175.00 given to the Davidson's to start Harley... throughout the history of the evolution of the motorcycle to what they were used for. How Harley supported America during the wars it is just incredible. They have bikes from individuals (famous) that will have you in awe. Whether you are an avid HD rider or just an individual looking for history of an American icon check out the Harley Davidson museum you won't be disappointed!!!! Tip: take a look in the random windows you will see so much stuff that they don't have on display and check out the 3rd floor where they do all the restoration it's amazing !!! read more

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I've never been much of a biker chick & honestly I went to this museum hoping I'd find it tolerable, plus it was walkable from our hotel. My husband has had motorcycles for decades & he was super excited to check it out - so in we went. There are 2 floors of Harleys starting with the very early bikes from almost every year from the early 1900's thru today. I'm a big history buff and these displays were amazing - so clearly they totally won me over. All the military and utilitarian use was documented as well as racing cycles that had no gears or brakes- yikes! My favorites were the later customized bikes covered in rhinestones or fringe & the replica of the Easy Rider chopper. The room of all the years of custom painted gas tanks was super interesting. You can even ride a stationary bike and take it through the gears once you're outside the museum. The instructor was super patient teaching how to shift to novices who wanted to try it. If you're already a licensed rider, you can ride bikes on their test track on Saturdays. Exceptionally well done historic museum that's totally enjoyable to check out even if you're not a motorcycle aficionado. read more

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I've been riding motorcycles since I was 16 (decades ago) and am a huge motorcycle fan. My riding preferences have been other manufacturers primarily BMW) but I've always appreciated Harley for what they are as a company. That appreciation grew for the company and their technology even more during my visit to the HD Museum. Amazing place. First of all, it's a huge complex with 2 floors of exhibits and displays, including interactive "Harley sound", working see through mockups of the combustion engine, a wall of Harley tanks over the ages, historical info on the company, it's founders, it's early struggles, it's service to the war effort, even its dreadful AMF period. You could spend hours reading and learning. Most people won't cause they want to see the bikes. And they DO have some bikes here starting with Serial Number 1, their 1903 intro. They have a bike on display for nearly every single year of production right up to current 2018 models. Impressive indeed. You can see their early bicycles, golf carts, even their snowmobile! Lot to learn and so much to enjoy here. Upon exiting you can even mount up on a running bike anchored to a stand that will let you run through the gears and feel that rumble. Great fun. Saturday's they offer test rides out back for a real life experience. I'd go back. I loved it. read more

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This is Captain America. I'm Billy. We're headliners baby! Get your motor running. This museum will take you through the humble beginnings of the Harley Davidson to the leader of the motorcycle industry. Even if you are not a motorcycles enthusiast, this is a place you will want to check out. The entry fee is typical of any museum, so I don't know what people are bitching about there. Enjoy this place for what it is, over a century of history of one of the most successful US companies. Now my knowledge of motorcycles is fairly limited. I know my neighbor has a loud one, it seems you need to sit on them idling for at least five minutes before you go somewhere, they go fast, use little fuel, and the biker gal at the Iron Horse where we were staying was working those leather pants, whether or not she was indeed "working". I learned a lot here. They pulled or purchased models from each production year to put on display. It was amazing to see the way that engineering and taste preferences altered the models that they manufactured. Early models, which you'll see in my pics, looked like electric bicycles of today. As the years passed you see modifications to the engine like the signature twin V design and teardrop gastank. It was also interesting to see models for military, police and mail use with the various modifications specific to each. There is an engine room with displays showing the engineering evolution of the signature HD engines. Interactive displays allow you to get additional info on each and listen to the roar of the engines. Another room is dedicated to the racing history of HD. There is also a gas tank display and you can explore the shop where they work on the motorcycles to put on display. Personally, I was enthralled seeing all of the years of history on display and the evolution of the HD motorcycle. At the end of the exhibit, there are a few movie HDs and you can sit of some of them. Some of my personal highlights that you may want to check out: -The very first HD ever produced -The 100 year anniversary model, personally signed by over 6,000 of HD's worldwide employees -The Captain America model (recent movie) -Billy and Captain America's choppers from Easy Rider -The Evil Knievel game -Chicago Police Model read more

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My travel partner and I really enjoyed our visit to this museum, and definitely learned a lot of new things. At first arrival, the employees were welcoming and quick to remind us of the social distancing and mask wearing rules. Tickets were $16 for students and $22 regular. There's an upper level and a lower level that we explored and had a great time taking pictures of all the different motorcycle styles. My favorite part was actually right in the beginning - where a picture exists of all the Harley Davidson employees wearing masks during the first pandemic in the 1900s. There's plenty of photo ops outside and even a gift shop and restaurant. read more

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Harley Davidson did this museum big and bigger and they did it right! I came here to the homeland on a road trip special to see this place and I was placed in awe and amazement upon arrival. The structures from the outside have great architectural beauty, there are original parts of the manufacturing plant on the premises, there are two halls to rent out, a full bar and restaurant with top notch food, a water front park, and an awesome statue in the court yard, as well as a replica of the original shed the Harley Davidson Founders built the first prototype in. The gift shop is also huge with nearly everything you could want Harley Davidson. I spent a fair amount of time browsing in there as well. The museum itself is astonishing. You start at serial number 1 upstairs and work your way downstairs to present day. I believe a spent about two and half hours in the museum and took a picture of damn near everything. If you are a true fan of Harley Davidson you MUST come to the birth place. I will be back. read more

Our leadership team had an all-day meeting at the Harley-Davidson Museum. It was nice to have a change of scenery for the day, but that it was at such an interesting location made it even better. We had a nice private space to meet and at our places were passed and coupons to the gift store. We were able to have lunch at Motor and the service was very good and even quick considering our larger group. At the end of the day we went on a tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. We all learned a lot and then played on the bikes at the end. We bonded, had fun and got a lot done. The next day I went back for a large luncheon and had a similarly wonderful experience. Great food, nice venue. read more

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As a lifelong Milwaukeean, I firmly believe that the Harley-Davidson Museum is one of the city's most iconic tourist destinations and represents an important part of its history and story. The facility itself is breathtaking, even if just driving by, and the museum interior is certainly worth your while. It's important to note that admission can be a bit pricey at $22 for an adult ticket, but if you are looking to experience the best of Milwaukee while you're in town, this is it. Milwaukee isn't heavy on tours and tourist attractions, but this is one of the few activities that will be worthwhile for adults and kids, motorcycle riders and history buffs alike! There is an impressive collection of bikes, historical documents, and other cycling "artifacts" throughout the museum and its modern design gives you something to look at at every turn. There are plenty of places to bring out your camera for a photo-op and you are more than welcome to take pictures anywhere in the museum. Near the exit, you'll even find a row of various HD motorcycles to sit on and snap the perfect picture! read more

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I definitely recommend this museum if you're ever in Milwaukee - even if you don't like cars, bikes, motorcycles! I for one, don't know the difference between a good bike from a bad one, or any of the parts, models, etc. I thought this museum would spend too much details on that. (I'm glad it didn't, haha...) Instead, it was more of a historical museum that explains by era how Harley-Davidson became an American icon. You'll see the earliest H-D model behind glass, as well as several early bikes from a century ago, to the present day. You'll learn a lot about how motorcycles became part of popular culture. Think Easy Rider and Terminator 2. There were plenty of things I learned a lot about, such as I wasn't aware that Harley-Davidson was sold to another company over 50 years ago and eventually became independent again. Pictures without flash are welcome. The gift shop and restaurant is located across from the big museum, as the shop has several collectibles. If you collect something like shot glasses or keychains from other places, they will most likely have it. As stated above, spend a couple hours of your time at this museum. George Carlin wouldn't have approved of it (look up his Harley-Davidson rant on Youtube!), but those who love pop culture and motorcycle history will dig it. Cheers! read more

While on a motorcycle ride around America, I'd marked the HD Museum early on as a must place to visit. Turns out it was a good move. I arrived early on a Sunday morning....it had snowed (lightly) the day before, and it was COLD....so not a lot of bikes in the bikes only lot in front of the entrance (two, to be exact). I parked my bike, took the requisite picture in front of the museum, and went inside. As a HOG lifer, I got free entry...and turns out, a run pin for visiting. I chatted with the ladies who function as greeters, then went upstairs to start the tour. And what a COOL step back in time this was! The very first thing that greets you as you go upstairs is a pair of Gray Ghosts....VERY awesome! HD bicycles, HD racing, HD police/mail/military bikes, one-off concept bikes/engines, the engine wall, the tank wall, the Rhinestone Harley, Captain America bikes....these are but a few of the things you'll see as you take an incredible journey back in time. Also there was the bike that floated across the Pacific from the horrendous Japanese tsunami/earthquake....pretty amazing to look at, given its journey. Across the way from the museum is the Museum Shop, a bar/restaurant, and a cafe....all are willing to take your money in exchange for trinkets, drinks, or food.... Absolutely worth the visit if you ride a Harley, WANT to ride a Harley, or just love the history of motorcycling in America. read more

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Well worth the visit !!! Takes you from the beginning to current. How it all started, troubles and challenges, on to the successful company it it today. Walk through the history of an American company still going strong. If you are a bike enthusiast, you need to stop by. read more

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We hit up the restaurant for lunch and the walked across the street to the museum. Lunch: motor oil & gasoline to drink (yum), pretzels app (double yum - best horseradish mustard I have had in any restaurant), chili stuffed potato (yum), pork sandwich and brisket sandwich (both were good) Service was spot on. Museum: We certainly got our money's worth, as HOG members, FREE! There is also a military discount. It was interesting to go through. If you are an enthusiast, certainly worth a visit. The collection is well displayed and clean. The layout allows for easy movement and a good flow of traffic. The end allows for a photo op - emailed to you for free. The one let down - I expected a better selection at the gift shop. read more

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Great museum. They have a huge selection of Harley's from every time period. Interesting stories about the growth of the company. At the end they have several Harley bikes to sit on and take pictures on. Two gifts shops as well. The Factory Shop sell's discounted end of season products; and had some great deals. read more

Had some time in Milwaukee so to the Harley Davidson museum we go. While I am not a big Harley guy, I am a history buff and I did know some of Harley Davidson's history by the recent History channel special. The museum is very nice and the bikes are beautiful. It is a must visit for any Harley afficanoldo or history person. It was well worth the $20 admission fee. Bob read more

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Friendly staff. Beautiful, modern facility. Coat check and clean restroims. Free parking. Restaurant, bar, store very nice. read more

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Whether you're a Harley rider, enthusiast or just a curious patron, this place is worth the visit! The area is very cool, almost like a small Harley Davidson campus. There's a restaurant, gift shop and then this museum. I got there right when they opened, and was greeted by staff and got in line. Price of admission depends if you're a student, currently a Harley member and so forth. Not super expensive, and definitely worth the visit. The exhibits itself span 2 floors with hundreds of bikes and artifacts on display. Everything from Harley #1 to modern day is present, and you can even sit on a few of the bikes since they're mounted to the floor. The experience itself is awesome, as I did the audio tour so as you go along, you can type in the exhibit number and the headphones will talk you through the artifact or bike. Very cool to look at it, and hear the history behind it more in depth. Could easily spend hours just listening to each of the audio recordings. This is great because you can go at your own pace and pick and choose which items interest you. Bikes range from old to new, military, police, themed and more. Have other various apparel items on display as well! Perhaps my favorite portion was the tank wall. Got to see all the different gas tanks throughout the years, spans at least 100 feet with descriptions of each. As a tip, go to the far left corner and take the elevator up to the third floor. You can see the archives of hundreds of bikes they have in stock but no room to display in exhibits. Super fascinating that they have such an in depth collection, all held by Harley themselves. read more

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We had talked about going here. But my wife doesn't care about bikes, and I figured this would just be a glorified H-D sales operation masquerading as a "museum." Plus there was that whole debacle during the 70s with AMF and all. But they're offering free admission for active duty military and veterans this Veterans Day weekend, and I am one of those, so off we went ... Well, I stand corrected. This is everything a museum should be. And more. It's glitzy and glossy. It's interactive. In a nutshell, it's awesome. Get thee down there and see it soon. Milwaukee pride! read more

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Harley-Davidson = the Motorcycle Now I understood why people love to get and ride Harley-Davidson 's motorcycles. Coooollllll!! read more

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Let me start off by saying that if you are a Hog Head or are just really into motorcycles, you will love this place and, for you, it probably would rate 5 stars. I am neither of the above and went because my husband and an out of town guest love motorcycles. There were a few things that I found interesting, such as the advertising, the wall of tanks through the years, the bike that was found from the Japanese tsunami, and the tricked out bikes towards the museum exit. The rest, honestly, bored me. I was relieved to see that the archives was NOT a library of blueprints and deeds, but a storage facility of bikes waiting to be restored. I guess I would tell you to go, even if you're not into bikes, just so you could see for yourself what it's all about, but for me, I won't be back; it's not my thing. 11/2014 read more

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Heaven on earth for those who love american iron and two wheels. Made the pilgrimage all the way from Northern California with the two kids and the lady packed into the truck. Even though they are following safe distancing due to Covid there was no real impact to museum access. Motor restaurant across the bridge way was great too. If you have kids you can't beat sitting outside on the river by the grass. Get ready to unload your wallet at the HD gift store but it's hard to walk away without a little something for you and the pet sitter. Live to ride read more

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This is the story of a great company that still makes products in the United States. The museum is right outside of downtown. The new casino/hotel is just a few minutes away. read more

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This place was so awesome. My kids had the best time looking at all the motorcycle and getting to take pictures on some. This place is very very clean. There's many things to look at that is part of motorcycles. Lots of stuff to look at There's not much to really saw but that it was awesome. When in WI. Go check it out read more

A good time, great history. Makes me want to get another Harley. Good restaurants and lots of yearly activities. read more

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Harley-Davidson culture is wild. I've wanted to come to the museum since I moved here about two years ago. I am happy I can finally say I've been! Admission prices are steep for adults, but the museum itself is extensive. There are some interactive exhibits and an innumerable amount of bikes for you to look at. You can even sit on some at the end and have your picture taken. The only part of the museum that confused me was going down the fuel hallway. They lead you to an elevator to go look at the archives, but the archives are locked. So everyone unloads from an elevator to have to be corralled back in soon after. I thought that was a little weird. Other than that you should definitely check this place out -- especially if you are a motorcycle enthusiast! read more

UNBELIEVABLY FANTASTIC time&event from the live music,NEW MOTORCYCLES,of course BEER. Loved the displays including the history,info,photos. Everyone is beyond welcoming just a great atmosphere,we all where there from all across this BEAUTIFUL WORLD for our LOVE of HARLEY-DAVIDSON. Grateful for H-D museum for featuring my original non photoshopped pictures.#yelp.god bless,peace,love. read more

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This museum was very interesting. I went on $10 Tuesday and it was definitely worth my $10! They did a great job outlining the history of Harley-Davidson, along with making it interesting. I was able to get through the museum in a little over an hour. Towards the end I honestly wasn't reading as much of the history, but just having fun looking at all the bikes. I would recommend stopping here if you're in Milwaukee! read more

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Worth the money to visit, put it on your list of things to do . Free parking Nice restaurants near by. Beautiful facilities. read more

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Was here for a work function. Nice clean venue. We were in the Garage an industrial event space. Roomy modern and open space it would be great for most any event. Also ate at the Motor Cafe and had a BBQ chicken salad which was delicious. All American Harley Davidson experience. Decently priced and there is a nice outdoor seating area. read more

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In town for a week and wanted to check the place out. I'm not a die-hard HD guy but had a bike when I was single and loved riding. I really like the history of American businesses and this place delivered in spades. Bikes and memorabilia everywhere. My wife, who couldn't care less about bikes, and 16 year old daughter, who was mildly interested in history, went and found stuff they enjoyed. There is a huge wall of all the gas tank paint designs through the years, bikes to climb onto and test sit, restaurants, a great store, and displays of Evel Knievel bikes, Captain America, Terminator, board track racers, hill climbers, everything HD. Even a few Buell bikes. We were only there a couple hours but if my dad or old riding buddies were with me, it would've been a daylong visit. Cool place! read more

Easy to find, this museum was one everyone kept saying we needed to visit in Milwaukee. It was a pretty amazing collection of Harley things, as well as an exhibit about daredevil/stunt folks. The museum had lots of interactive and digital content that kept me amused, even though I'm not a huge motorcycle aficionado. Plus, there were some well displayed historical things that were interesting. My only one complaint was that they didn't give us a map or very good guidance on how to travel through the museum. It was more of a free-for-all, and no one seemed to be checking tickets until this one weird spot, so our group had to dig them back out after 1+ hours looking around already. So, definitely inquire more about best route or a map if you go. read more

AWESOME!!!!! This place is everything that I ever wanted it to be. It was my birthday and so we drove up from Chicago to check it out. There is plenty of free parking available. There is a gift shop (of course... it's Harley. What else would you expect :-D) a restaurant and TONS of motorcycles. I'm a HOG member so I got in free and we were lucky because it was the day after Veteran's Day and they were offering free entry for Veterans. Well the hubs spent 8 years on the Navy so we scored. They were very cool because he doesn't carry a veteran ID with him but they trusted him after asking him a couple basic questions about how long he served and what branch. Thought that was cool that they trusted him. There were soooo many awesome bikes so see. They have almost 500 bikes in-house although many are in their archive. Since 1915, HD has been saving a bike from every model for their archive as well as going out and collecting rare ones. I have an Indian now but ya never know what the future holds. Regardless, if you have a LOVE or likely in my case an infatuation with motorcycles, this place is a HUGE piece of history that must be checked out. read more

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Milwaukee cool. Milwaukee integral. Beautiful space(s). Crazy rad design (bikes + interior of the building, outside too). They host events. You can rent their space, too. A must-visit for Harley/motorcycle enthusiasts. Love that they're doing their thing in the Menomonee Valley. Approve! read more

Lia Sophia Jewelry held an event here for all of us advisors over the weekend. I was very impressed. It is a beautiful, open space -with plenty of room outside to set up events (such as photos, food and airbrush tattoos) that Lia Sophia sponsored. I also got to see the museum, which was pretty cool -it was interesting to find out that the first motorcycles actually resembled bicycles with motors attached! There is also a gift shop and restaurant / bar as well. Very cool place to visit! I would stop by again when in Milwaukee! read more

My favorite part was the wall of tanks and the motorcycle that was spilt into parts but seemed whole from a distance. They have tons of vintage bikes and early advertisements. Worth seeing. read more

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I like this museum a lot. It was beautiful with a good display of the Harleys. There was an audio tour available which is nice but i opted out i prefer to read. The displays were a good mix of audio and text with a few games thrown in. The staff was insanely friendly and informative. There were a lot of interactive displays that you could engage in. On Thursdays they allow people who own Harleys to display their bikes which was nice because it was like an extension of the museum itself. This was a beautiful museum and I will suggest everyone visit at least once and if you own a bike at all you need to be here to learn the history of the machine. Super informative place i will visit again. read more

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This place was awesome! I come to Milwaukee quite often and I don't normally have time to sightsee so I'm glad I came here. I personally don't own a Harley-Davidson, so I didn't know what to expect. We had a tour guide, John, and he was AMAZING!! I believe I enjoyed my visit here because of him. He truly knows the history of Harley-Davidson and he's so passionate about sharing his knowledge. Not sure if you can request specific tour guides, but if you can, request him. You won't be disappointed! read more

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As someone else mentioned, this museum is essentially a giant commercial for Harley Davidson - one that you pay $17 a pop to experience. But I can't deny the fact that this place is pretty cool - even to those who don't own a motorcycle. I was impressed that this museum held my interest for the whole time we were here (about 2 hours). Hubs was more interested in the mechanical parts - I found the bikes on display interesting from a purely aesthetic point of view. The whole place really showcases Harley's commitment to design - from the old transformer in the locker space to the industrial feel in the display areas. My favorite part was the crazy customized bikes on the ground floor. I appreciate that Harley chose to build this museum on reclaimed industrial wasteland, and that they've really drawn visitors to the city. They hold regular bike nights, and have huge rallies during the company's 5 year anniversary celebrations. The price is pretty steep, but if you have even a slight interest in motorcycles you'll find it worthwhile. One more "like" - they don't force you to exit through a cheesy gift shop. That's across the street, so you can stop in if you like or pass it by. read more

Harley-Davidson is very much a part of Milwaukee's history and culture, so this is a unique spot to the area. If you're a huge fan of their motorcycles and want to see different bikes from different eras this is definitely a stop worth looking at. You can even hop on a few at the end to take pictures. For myself, I think they're cool but I'm not a huge enthusiast, so we raced through the museum in less than 20 minutes. We did purchase the audio tour which gives you a headset to use while you walk around which was informative, but to be honest I didn't feel inclined to listen to much of it because a lot of it is on the written plaques. Still, a unique spot and a fun Father's Day gift idea! read more

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I liked this place a lot. I think even if you don't care for motorcycles or have little interest there may be something there for you. There is one of Elvis Presley's Harleys. There are two bikes from the Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholas movie Easy Rider. They may be replicas tho. Captain America's bike was there and even Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator 2 Harley was there. The museum is a testament of perseverance and entraprenurs. The three Davidson brothers and Harley started our in a small she'd in Milwaukee. Hence the saying "Respect the Shed". read more

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