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November 2023 by Gerald Haughton
My wife and I drove up from Hutch to Marquette (cool little off-the-beaten-path Midwest town!) in our Corvette this morning to celebrate the last day of summer, and to visit the Kansas Motorcycle Museum (and the Smoky Valley Distillery across the street). We had an amazing experience at both venues! The KMM is impressive in scope, despite its relatively modest footprint. I've been into motorcycles all my life, and saw stuff today I didn't even know existed. Stan the Man Engdahl and his wife LaVona must have been very, very special people (may they rest in peace). Their museum is world-class, in my opinion, and is well worth the visit if you're anywhere within striking distance - you won't be disappointed.
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November 2023 by Ed B.
Located in the old Engdahl Radio & Television shop is an amazing museum of HISTORY which includes several racing motorcycles that Stan Engdahl used and basically hand built. Stan and his wife Livonia lived across the street and were well known fixtures in the town and area. Stan was a great racer that raced all different types of AMA racing including Short Track - Half mile - Mile dirt tracks and he also raced AMA Road Races. He had great success in all he entered. Stan would be proud of how this Museum has grown. The museum also has some of the Pressgrove brothers Kenny and Paul both were very accomplished Pro dirt track racers and had factory help from BSA. Other Kansas racer stuff is there from the Dusenberry family and others. The antique machinery is plentiful, clean, shiney, and well displayed. The volunteers curate with their knowledge and always take added remarks from fans as they are gracious and open minded to always accept more information about whatever they have on display. Motorcycles have not been around as long as Marquette has but this town is just about that age. Plenty of historical items in the Kansas Motorcycle Museum and its location off the beaten path is a welcome ride on a motorcycle or car, truck or suv. Visit once, and you will return. Big Ed Beckley World's Largest Motorcycle Jumper Hometown is Scott City west of Marquette on Highway 4@Ed Beckley
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November 2023 by Vadim Cateli
What a gem this place is. Found in the middle of nowhere but totally worth a stop. The gentleman who started the museum was a races and he won about everything, the trophy collection is impressive. While there, don’t forget to get some homemade ice cream next door.
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November 2023 by A Neth (David)
It was great! Impromptu visit, I had no expectations, free will donation!
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May 2023 by Bill W.
I've been to Daytona I ve been to the HD museum and would have bet money that I would find some bikes I had never seen in Marquette kansasWell I would have lost If you like old iron or just love racing and some vintage bikes you HAVE TO come see this hidden treasure But I will warn you if you visits Marquette you need to be careful because you will want to never leave An amazing place
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October 2022 by Leslie Morlandt
Wonderful museum to a dying sport (because of commercialism & big money) taking the private racers off the track! Hope home states keep racing local & open to all!!
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August 2022 by Chris W.
Nice place to go for a great variety of classic motorcycles, lot of unique motorcycle memorabilia. Very glad I went and looking forward to return soon.
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October 2021 by James Legleiter
Nice little town of Marquette Ks.The Museum is fantastic!Some bikes I have never heard of and some bikes we had in our childhood!
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October 2021 by Nick Panek
Very cool. Tons of beautiful bikes. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.
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October 2021 by Richard Pohlenz
I was really impressed with the collection of wonderful vintage motorcycles. There were several manfacturers that I have never known. Well worth the nominal suggested $7 donation to walk thru the museum.
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June 2021 by Timothy W.
A real gem of a museum. The Smithsonian must be envious! Air conditioned. Helpful staff with informative tour provided.
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December 2020 by PegH561
What a great museum. We were traveling on Rte 4 across Kansas and saw a sign for the museum and thought to check it out. We weren't disappointed. The museum has a larger variety of motorcycles spanning many years! It's run by volunteers and it shows how much they love bikes. A definite must when any where near Marquette.
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October 2020 by Jo Vos
They opened early after seeing our group of 4 waiting. Lots of history. Tour guide was very knowledgable.
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October 2020 by bonniegeen “Bonnie”
What a neat place! Set up to honor the life and racing career of Bill Engdahl that spanned 47 years! Great classic bikes and one of two left in the world 1903 Thors!! Donation only and they do have merch. We just overpaid for the merch :-)
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October 2019 by Kathleen Sayre
Really cool place. All Harley lovers need to see this place! A little off the main road but well worth the trip
