Kansas Motorcycle Museum Museum
Museum exhibiting vintage motorcycles and memorabilia
Museum in Marquette, Kansas housing an extensive collection of vintage motorcycles and racing memorabilia; visitors come for restored bikes, period exhibits and Americana.
Kansas Motorcycle Museum at a Glance#
Website: https://www.kansasmotorcyclemuseum.com/
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, closed Mondays (verify before visiting)
Admission: Adults typically around $8-$12 (USD); check museum website for current admission
About Kansas Motorcycle Museum#
The Kansas Motorcycle Museum is a specialized museum in Marquette, Kansas, United States, housing a collection of historic and vintage motorcycles.
The museum grew from a private collection assembled by local enthusiasts and was established in Marquette to conserve, restore and exhibit the machines to the public. Over time the collection has been expanded through donations and acquisitions.
Located in the small town of Marquette in central Kansas, the museum occupies a storefront-style building in the town centre and serves as a regional attraction for motorcycling history.
- Collection size: houses roughly 200 motorcycles spanning early 20th century examples to modern machines
How to Get to Kansas Motorcycle Museum#
The museum is in Marquette, Kansas. It is reachable by road from nearby regional centers; Marquette is an easy drive from I-70 towns like Salina or Junction City. Follow local signs to the downtown museum area.
Tips for Visiting Kansas Motorcycle Museum#
- Allow time to see the entire motorcycle collection-many rare pre-war and mid-century machines are displayed
- Weekdays are quieter; visiting mid-morning avoids the afternoon crowds when local riders return
- Talk to volunteer docents-the museum's custodians often tell the best mechanical and ownership stories
Best Time to Visit Kansas Motorcycle Museum#
Open year-round with peak visiting interest during warmer months when riders tour the region.
Weather & Climate near Kansas Motorcycle Museum#
Kansas Motorcycle Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (718 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -8° - 4° | -7° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 8° | -3° | 21 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 14° | 4° | 57 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 25° | 18° | 102 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 31° | 24° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 34° | 27° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 33° | 26° | 79 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 28° | 21° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 7° - 22° | 14° | 57 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 12° | 3° | 35 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 7° | -4° | 21 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |