The National Motorcycle Museum is here to stay!

February 1, 2023

You may have seen reports this week that the National Motorcycle Museum is closing - which is technically true, but fortunately not the one you're thinking of!

The National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa, USA is closing this September. The National Motorcycle Museum of Bickenhill, Solihull, UK isn't going anywhere! Phew!

If you want to visit the museum (the UK one that is), learn more here.

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