Not-to-be-missed Events

Gallery Night & Day at the
H-D Museum

Presented by the Historic Third Ward Association, Gallery Night and Day, is the two-day premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced artist and most beginning admirer.

July 26 & 27, 2013
October 18 & 19, 2013

Bike Night

All bikes unite at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Check out the bikes and enjoy the music, food and drink specials.

Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
Kickoff May 16, 2013

Armed Forces Day Celebration

Support our troops. Join with the Milwaukee Armed Services Committee on a ride beginning at Hal's Harley-Davidson and ending at the Harley-Davidson Museum® with military displays, an inspirational ceremony, food and live music.

May 18, 2013

Movie Night: “Closer to the Edge”

See riders push themselves to the limit in this 2011 documentary about the annual Isle of Man TT motorcycle race.

May 31, 2013

Wild Ones Weekend

Come celebrate the Museum's birthday with activities for everyone. Enjoy a real 1940's motorcycle rally with the Knucklehead Reunion, Vintage Bike Show, motorcycle field games and much more.

July 13, 2013

Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration &
H-D Museum Custom Bike
Show Weekend

The Museum will be the hub of history and custom culture, a source of inspiration for riders of all ages and backgrounds during the 110th Anniversary Celebration.

August 29 – September 1, 2013

Untold Stories: Rockers, Rebels, And Runways: The Black Leather Jacket

Curatorial Director Jim Fricke hosts a lively discussion of the influence of the biker jacket and rebel biker image on the popular culture. Panelists include Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Curatorial Director Howard Kramer, and Harley-Davidson General Merchandise Creative Director Karen Davidson.

Ride To Rockerbox

Ride begins at the Museum and ends in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, home of Rockerbox.

110th Anniversary Kick-Off & 2013 Model Launch Party

Join us at Bike Night for the unveiling of the 2013 Harley-Davidson® line-up. Be one of the first to throw a leg over the new machines. Check out the new bikes, meet the engineers, happy hour specials, giveaways, and more!

Custom Bike Show Weekend

Once again the Museum will host one of the largest custom bike shows in the U.S. This event offers unique opportunities to experience and participate in the artistic side of motorcycling and its remarkable custom culture.

Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run

This coast-to-coast endurance run on motorcycles built before 1930 will stop at the Harley-Davidson Museum® where you will have an opportunity to meet the riders and hear their stories.

Veterans Day Celebration

Following the Milwaukee Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, the Museum will have activities for everyone to participate in including performances by the St. John's Military Academy, a special lobby display dedicated to our military, and more.

Blazin' Yuletide Ride

Attention Holiday Choppers: Escape the mall on Black Friday and help us welcome Santa to the Museum, Harley-style.

Take Back Black Friday

For those free spirits who embrace undying individuality, black is the symbol of freedom. It’s time to take back our black in our own version of Black Friday.

Celebrate the Holidays

When all the snow and ice, burned out twinkle lights and holidays cards get to be a little too much, sled on over to the Harley-Davidson Museum,® and add a little attitude to your celebration!

Member Holiday Party

It will be an unforgettable, unpredictable, mildly unruly, rockin' good time! Museum membership is required to attend the Museum Members Holiday Party. Mark your calendar for this year's member holiday event.

H-D Holiday Dream Experience

Take your 2012 Museum Member Party to the next level. Members will be immersed in
Harley-Davidson in ways never before
offered to the public!

BACONFEST MKE

At 102.9 THE HOG & Harley-Davidson Museum,® we love bacon! That’s why we’re excited to announce the 2nd annual BACONFEST MKE. It’s a celebration of all things bacon, baby.

Untold Stories: Built for Speed: The History & Evolution of Harley-Davidson Racing

From Walter Davidson’s two-day endurance victory in 1908 to Eddie Krawiec’s dominating 2012 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship, Harley-Davidson has a rich and unrivaled racing history. Come bask in the glory, and experience Built for Speed: The History & Evolution of Harley-Davidson Racing.

Daytona Bike Night

Come down to the Harley-Davidson Museum® for a pre-season bike night. Daytona Bike Night drink specials, raffles and Museum gallery talks.

The H-D Spring Dream Experience

Every once in a while we offer our customers an insider experience they'll never forget. Here's YOUR chance to live a dream!