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Evel Knievel Museum
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Evel Knievel Museum

Evel Knievel Museum
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Please Note: The Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas will be Closing on November 2nd, 2024. We will be relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2025. No date has been scheduled in 2025 at this time. The Evel Knievel Museum showcases an incredible collection of authentic artifacts that belonged to the most legendary, death-defying daredevil of all time! Experience Knievel’s life and journey to record-setting, super-stardom! The 2-story 13,000 sq ft Evel Knievel Museum features: • Evel’s motorcycles – the bikes that launched a legend • Knievel’s genuine leathers and helmets • “Big Red,” Knievel’s fully-restored Mack Truck • Evel’s personal and never-before-seen memorabilia INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS: • Virtual Reality 4-D Jump Experience • Broken Bones Interactive, including Evel’s actual X-rays • “Plan Your Jump” Interactive Challenge • Engine & Suspension Interactive • Snake River Experience Room featuring Knievel’s actual X-2 Sky Cycle
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Cameron G
    41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The EK Museum is indeed a Thrill Show!
    First, the welcoming staff makes everyone feel like family, then the items, documents, and photography of The King Of The Stuntmen will blow you away! Every time I go, I want to stay longer and longer. Top notch collection and well maintained facilities make each visit like its the grand opening!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 October 2023
  • Jeff B
    Santa Clara, California2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The greatest thing to see in Topeka!
    I have been a fan of Evel Knievel since I was a little kid back in the early 70s. I was one of the lucky ones who actually got a letter from Evel. Visiting the museum was a bucket list experience. I promise you even if you take a lot of pictures you will wish you had taken more. It’s definitely worth the extra few bucks to do the motorcycle jump. Both my son and I did it and I put it on my phone and every now and then I watch it and it makes me smile. If you’ve enjoyed Evel Knievel or Robbie Knievel, it’s worth your time to go to Topeka and see this museum. Highly recommended.
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 October 2023
  • Christa C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You don't have to be die hard EK fans to enjoy this place!
    This museum is fantastic! I absolutely loved every minute of being there! I could have spent all day, but had a condensed tour of some fabulous highlights. I recommend spending time at the wall of news articles, watching videos throughout of famous jumps, and reading the info plates by the exhibits. Very, very cool place! It will pull you back in time!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 October 2023
  • jgemza
    Whitesboro, New York445 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Showman of the late 20th Century
    Impressed how much memorabilia that they put together for the museum. They have several floors to go through and put together in a timely manner, with a full-size truck in the lower floor. A motorcycle ride is available virtually for those young at heart. Gift shop is with the Harley Davidson store,
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 October 2023
  • Kathy & Mike
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow! Amazing
    Our first time here. It took us almost 3 hours. But we read so many interesting facts, and looked at pictures and displays, very well done. They did tell us that the museum is going to be leaving and going to Las Vegas, so we were really glad we got to see it today. Well worth seeing. He had 433 broken bones on his lifetime. And 12 pounds of hardware inside him from all his surgeries!
    THANK YOU! We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. So many broken bones!
    Written 15 May 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 February 2024
  • Tim T
    Crossville, Tennessee69 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Hour Well Spent
    Interesting man and his museum goes into depth telling of his life, including his early life as a con man and just not a very good person until he found his calling. So many of his bikes, outfits, videos of jumps both successful and not. Very entertaining hour. His Snake River Canyon rocket is on display plus you can do like I did and experience the 4D experience of being on a bike and jumping 14 cars.
    Thanks for coming to visit! We appreciate it!
    Written 15 May 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 May 2024
  • AmarilisVos
    Jabbeke, Belgium2,660 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The museum will be relocated
    We visited this museum on June 11. There is free parking at the entrance of the museum. This museum provides a detailed picture of Evel Knievel's life through photos, videos and information boards. There are several reconstructions of his vehicles as well as the truck on display. For an additional fee you can imitate a stunt in virtual reality. The museum closes in the fall. They will reopen in Las Vegas in 2025.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 July 2024
  • JAMES D
    Augusta, Kansas4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Evel Knievel Museum
    Very interesting museum. Swe l f guided tour with some museum members narrating some exhibits. Lots of artifacts from his life. Highly recommend going before it moves to Las Vegas.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 6 August 2024
  • Jay J
    Garland, Texas1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    ceated Evel Knievel, and then he sort of got awayfrom me. -E Evel Knievel
    Great time today at the Evel Knievel Museum. So glad we made the trip from Garland , Texas to see this display of Evel’s career! Hate to see it move to Las Vegas . I think it will be looked over and not as exciting there with everything else going on , Topeka in the home and should always be here . IMHO
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 August 2024
  • ATLAS313
    San Francisco, California185 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible museum for Topeka, KS
    This place is beyond amazing and manages to tell Evel's life from boyhood until his death. Super comprehensive museum detailing all his famous jumps with a lot of the actual motorcycles. Also have his traveling trailer and some of his personal cars etc, They have an extenisve collection of his memoriabilia from lunchboxes to pinball machines. Incredible musuem if you are of a certain age.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 30 August 2024
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KimSherm
Peculiar, MO15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
The collection is very well laid out. Besides the large amount of memorabilia, each area has a short video on a loop along with an explanation on a piece of acrylic. If you watch and read just those things, you will be entertained and learn alot about this rapscallion and showman and see both successful and unsuccessful jumps. But along with those are many pictures, articles, motorcycles, outfits, his trailer and much more. We left with smiles.
Written 19 October 2020
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We love to hear that people leave our museum with a smile on their face! Awesome!
Written 2 January 2021
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Jayson F
Yukon, OK178 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
The Evel Knievel Museum is well laid out and covers his entire career. I was thrilled to share the experience with my son. Some of the displays (read: kids attempting their own homemade bike jumps) took me back to my childhood. Even though portions of the museum were limited due to the pandemic, a majority was still open and worth the visit. When in Topeka, put this museum at the top of your list!
Written 10 July 2020
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kuyals
Hays, KS1,528 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
A great museum with many photos, videos, cycles and other Evel items. The museum is laid out in good order which makes it easy to follow Evel's life and career. There is much to read and watch, so the time needed to go through the museum is based on how much detail you want. Great displays of bigger items like his cycles, leathers, truck and especially the canyon cycle. Because of covid some interactive stations are not now available. It is well-worth a visit.
Written 7 August 2020
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Mindy C
Seymour, IN51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
This place took you through his career and had video clips of most jumps. The restored truck was a great exhibit. It is worth spending some time to watch part of the video explaining the restoration process. I was a bit confused when we pulled up as this museum is in the Harley dealership building. The exhibits take up two floors so it is a large collection. It reminded me of my childhood. Good place to stop
Written 3 August 2020
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jscottwilliams
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
We took all five grandkids for a visit. We used the Sunflower Summer app and got tickets for free. We paid extra for the virtual motorcycle jump and it was worth every penny. Evel Knieval was an “unknown” to my grandkids but they had a blast learning about his amazing career. Still a crowd-pleaser, Evel's legacy continues to entertain and challenge the imagination. It was a fascinating excursion for our “Cousins Camp” adventure and will long be fond memory of a week of great memories and adventures. Thanks for an exciting “ride!”
Written 30 June 2022
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VH20
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
This was a really well laid out museum. I didn't know anything about Evel Knievel, but there is a laid out route that carries you through Evel's career chronologically. The first part of the museum is divided into his main jumps which outline what distance/object he was jumping, the location, the end result (success or failure), and a physical motorcycle showing what he used for the jump. This format works really well and is easy to absorb for those who don't know much about him. The second part of the museum outlines just how big of an icon Evel was in mainstream media and also goes into his attempted jump over Snake Canyon, which may have been his most famous stunt.
Written 24 June 2020
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Roy H
Kansas City, MO159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
As a kid who grew up in the seventies idolizing the man, it was awesome when they opened the museum just a couple of hours from home. They had great displays with motorcycles, leathers and toys. I'll go back because I'm sure missed too many things the first time through.
Written 11 February 2020
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Cameron G
41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Solo
The epitome of all things Evel! And superb hospitality! I live 8 hours away, but I try to visit several times a year. It's great and they are great! To see items up close and in interactive ways sets it apart from other museums. The knowledgeable volunteers and down-to-earth management folk make you feel like old friends. Take as much time as you can to savor all the sights and details of Evel's items and his career!
Written 25 May 2021
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Freedom767745
Minneapolis, MN7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Weekday visit while passing through Topeka. Plenty of parking. We were pulling a boat and had no trouble though it may be more challenging on a weekend. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Exhibits were very well done with excellent combination of facts and artifacts. Wonderfully thought out details and presentation of information. Really enjoyed seeing Big Red tour truck and all the different motorcycles used by Evel. 4D motorcycle jump experience was worth the extra $5. Wished there was a wider variety of souvenirs and Evel themed apparel for women.
Written 19 August 2022
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Cheryl F
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
This museum (and attached Harley dealership) are well worth the visit. The Evel Knievel memorabilia was amazing and the different sections of the museum were interactive and informational. My husband is a huge Evel Knievel fan, and he was like a kid in a candy shop! :) Spend the extra few bucks and do the VR bike jump - it's a lot of fun!

The Historic Harley next door continued the trip down memory lane with lots of vintage bikes and accessories. We just happened upon the site and so glad we decided to stop in on our trip to Colorado.
Written 18 August 2021
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