mraf Posted April 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2011 We like to check out all kinds of Museums. Are there any around your area that are of interest? I've already searched the net but theres nothing better than hearing about them from someone else thats been there. Sometimes they are a good break for awhile plus it doesn't hurt to maybe learn something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1rooster Posted April 7, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2011 We like to check out all kinds of Museums. Are there any around your area that are of interest? I've already searched the net but theres nothing better than hearing about them from someone else thats been there. Sometimes they are a good break for awhile plus it doesn't hurt to maybe learn something. Wheels through time Museum in Maggie Valley NC plus great riding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted April 7, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2011 Here in Dahlonega, GA is the Gold Museum. Dahlonega was the site of the first US gold rush in 1829 and there was a US mint here that exclusively minted gold US coins from 1838 until 1861. The origonal D mint mark was Dahlonega. There's a complete set of Dahlonega minted gold coins on display (one of 3 known on public display), exhibits of mining, the mint, and local history. We're about 25 miles south of Vogel if you're coming to the Tail of the Dragon VR rally in August. The museum is run by the GA State Parks. http://www.gastateparks.org/info/dahlonega/ Oh yes. We're 2 hours south of the Wheels thru Time motorcycle museum of theprevious post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pick Posted April 7, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2011 Barber Motorsports, its awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 7, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2011 Henery Ford Museum & Greenfield Village here in Dearborn, Mi http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/index.aspx http://www.hfmgv.org/village/index.aspx Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted April 7, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2011 I was surprised to see an auto museum of this size and quality in Tupelo, MS. An over $6,000,000 collection in 120,000 sq ft. http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/index.php http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/images/shell/pic_overview.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 7, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2011 Here's another interesting place http://microcarmuseum.com/ Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 7, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 7, 2011 I highly recommend the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles VA. Click HERE to learn more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted April 7, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 7, 2011 We like to check out all kinds of Museums. Are there any around your area that are of interest? I've already searched the net but theres nothing better than hearing about them from someone else thats been there. Sometimes they are a good break for awhile plus it doesn't hurt to maybe learn something. I have not found any that are of much intrest here in Charlseton, however the historical sites are decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted April 7, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 7, 2011 Henery Ford Museum & Greenfield Village here in Dearborn, Mi http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/index.aspx http://www.hfmgv.org/village/index.aspx Larry Not to hijack this but,, have you been to these? What can you tell us about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted April 7, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 7, 2011 I highly recommend the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles VA. Click HERE to learn more Been there. It was awesome! The National Museum of the USAF is outstanding as well. It's in Dayton Ohio. http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 8, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 8, 2011 Not to hijack this but,, have you been to these? What can you tell us about them? I live about 5 miles from the Village & Museum. They're next to each other in fact. I've been there many times over the years and never get tired of seeing what's going on either in the village or what's new in the museum since there's always something changed. Through out the year the village has various festivals going on. Check their online calendar for more info. There's horse drawn buggies to ride or steam engined trains to rest those legs. Attendants are dressed in period dress to add to the early atmosphere. The village has building scattered about with entry into them showing life from pioneer to early 1900's. As an example one building is devoted to Thomas Edison and his work. It would be a days outing to see everything. Most folks from out of town spend most of 2 days if going to both. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjerry Posted April 8, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 8, 2011 The curtiss museum in the Hammondsport NY http://www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks for the replies. We've already been to some of them but will definitely see the rest when we can. Keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog170 Posted April 8, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 8, 2011 Well during the five days preceding labor day we have The Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant Iowa with several nice museums open. Everything from early 20th century steam engines to 1980's cars. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazmocycle Posted April 9, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 9, 2011 if you want to see about a thousand bikes of all kinds, barbers museum in leeds, al is just the place to be. i'm hosting a ralley here on june 18-26th and we'll go there during the week or weekend. they are having the ama super bikes races june 17-19 and some of us are going to attend they if possable. look in other club rides for rally in birmingham, al. all are welcome to come over and join in when ever you can. the motel said thry would honor the price the next week too if it works out better for any. you can go online and see a lot of the bikes thats in the museum on their website but it's not like being there in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehrd1 Posted April 10, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 10, 2011 National Motorcycle Museum - Anamosa, Iowa http://www.nationalmcmuseum.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted April 11, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 11, 2011 One of my favorite's is the Corvette Museum in Louisville, Ky. Well worth the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBear Posted April 11, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 11, 2011 One of my favorite's is the Corvette Museum in Louisville, Ky. Well worth the time! Make the location for the National Corvette Museum to be Bowling Green, KY. It's at exit 28 on I-65. If ya like 'vette's this IS the place to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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