Evel Knievel’s legendary career of motorcycle jumps, spectacular crashes and larger-than-life showmanship is getting a new home in Las Vegas.
The Evel Knievel Experience: An Interactive Museum of America’s Original Daredevil is now open in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, offering visitors an immersive look at the performer’s life, career and enduring cultural impact.
The attraction, which opened June 30, features rare artifacts, historic motorcycles, archival footage and interactive exhibits designed to put visitors inside the world of the daredevil who became one of America’s most recognizable performers.
Originally launched as the Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas, in 2017, the collection has moved to Las Vegas with an expanded lineup of exhibits.
Among the highlights are Knievel’s iconic red, white and blue jumpsuits and the motorcycles he used for some of his most famous stunts. Visitors can also see the Skycycle X-2 used in his attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon and the helmet he wore during his infamous Caesars Palace crash.
Another centerpiece is “Big Red,” Knievel’s restored Mack truck and trailer. More than 90 craftsmen worked on the restoration, bringing back the vehicle that was part of the traveling spectacle surrounding Knievel’s performances.
The experience also gives visitors the chance to experience a stunt from behind the handlebars. A 4D virtual reality attraction places guests on a rumbling motorcycle and recreates a 16-car-long jump, complete with a custom helmet and simulated movement.
Visitors can also test their own stunt-planning skills with the Jump Planner, which allows them to design a daring jump and see whether they can successfully land it. The “Bad to the Bones” exhibit takes a more graphic look at Knievel’s career by exploring his famous crashes and injuries.
The collection extends beyond motorcycles and jumpsuits, featuring jewelry, canes, helmets, wardrobe pieces, cars and other personal artifacts. Archival footage and multimedia storytelling provide additional context about the man behind the stunts.
The attraction also includes a retail store selling licensed merchandise, collectibles, toys and memorabilia, along with a café offering beverages and snacks.
General admission is $35, with discounted tickets available for children ages 6 to 12, groups, local residents and military members. Children 5 and under are admitted free. A typical visit is expected to take about 60 to 90 minutes.
Located at 1001 S. First Street, the attraction is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Parking is available on-site for $4 per hour.
VIP and guided tours, group bookings and private events are expected to be added in the future, giving fans additional ways to experience the legacy of the man who turned motorcycle stunts into an American spectacle.