The Evel Knievel Experience: An Interactive Museum of America’s Original Daredevil announces tickets are on sale now for its June 27 opening date in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District. This bold new attraction will delight longtime fans and curious visitors from around the world with unmatched insights into the life, legacy and cultural impact of one of the most iconic performers in American history. Designed as a modern, interactive museum, the destination will invite guests to step into the world of Evel Knievel through high-adrenaline experiences, rare artifacts from his life and immersive exhibits capturing the ambition, spectacle and risk behind his legendary career.
Originally launched as the Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas, in 2017, the Las Vegas experience expands upon the award-winning, internationally recognized collection. Now permanently located in Las Vegas, the Evel Knievel Experience reimagines the interactive museum for a global audience and brings it to one of the world’s most dynamic entertainment destinations.
Artifact highlights will include Knievel’s illustrious red, white and blue jumpsuits, which sparked the original collection; his actual motorcycles that launched him into the air; the Snake River Canyon Skycycle X-2, engineered for one of the most ambitious jumps in history; and the Caesars Palace jump helmet, known for saving his life when he crashed and fell into a coma for 29 days. Guests will also be able to walk through the fully restored “Big Red” Mack truck and trailer, meticulously brought back to life by a team of more than 90 craftsmen, offering a firsthand look at the scale of his legendary touring presence. The collection extends even further, featuring signature canes, jewelry helmets, wardrobe pieces, motorcycles, cars and countless additional artifacts.
Before taking its place inside its new home, “Big Red” will hit the road once again as the centerpiece of “Big Red’s Run,” a cross-country caravan bringing Knievel’s legacy to life in motion. Rolling from Kansas City, Missouri, to Las Vegas, the journey will draw motorcyclists, fans and roadside crowds into a moving tribute, building anticipation mile by mile. The run will culminate with a high-impact arrival down the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday, May 23, as “Big Red” makes its final entrance into the Arts District, setting the stage ahead of The Evel Knievel Experience’s momentous opening.
Bringing adrenaline-fueled moments to life, the attraction will also feature a range of immersive experiences designed to place visitors in the rider’s perspective. Highlights will include a custom 4D virtual reality jump, where visitors can sit on a rumbling motorcycle, wear a custom helmet and experience a 16-car-long death-defying jump. The interactive Jump Planner will give guests the chance to plan their own daring jump and see if they can successfully land the stunt. Bad to the Bones offers a hands-on look at Knievel’s most famous crashes and injuries. Additional elements will include access to other rare materials from Evel Knievel’s life, immersive storytelling through archival footage and more.
“Evel Knievel’s story doesn’t belong to just one generation—it still resonates in a powerful way today,” said Mike Patterson, co-founder and CEO, The Evel Knievel Experience. “We designed this attraction as a place where people can feel that for themselves, whether they grew up watching him or are discovering his story for the first time.”
Added Kelly Knievel, eldest son of Evel Knievel and resident of Las Vegas, “We’re thrilled to be able to share what made Evel Knievel so special and such a significant contributor to American culture. The Evel Knievel Experience is another great attraction for visitors to our city.”
“Evel Knievel tapped into the fountain of youth through sheer determination, resilience and an unshakable belief in pushing life to its limits,” added Lathan McKay, co-founder, The Evel Knievel Experience. “After dozens of crashes, countless broken bones and near-death experiences, he continued pursuing some of the world’s most daring stunts with the energy and fearlessness of someone decades younger. I’m thrilled new audiences will soon discover his extraordinary sense of perseverance and dedication to his craft at the Las Vegas experience.”
The Evel Knievel Experience will also feature a dedicated retail space offering a curated selection of gifts, apparel and memorabilia inspired by Knievel’s legendary career. Guests can browse exclusive merchandise on-site, including licensed products, rare collectibles, toys and archival items. For those looking to take a piece of the experience home after their visit, or shop from afar, an online store will also be available at www.ekexperience.com. Guests can also enjoy beverages and snacks at the on-site café.
In addition to self-guided general admission, The Evel Knievel Experience will eventually offer VIP and guided tours, group bookings and private event opportunities.
The experience is located at 1001 S. First Street in the Las Vegas Arts District. Discounted general admission is available for youth ages 6 – 12, groups of eight or more, locals and military members. Children 5 and under will be admitted free. The attraction will be open daily beginning at 10 a.m., with last entry at 8 p.m. Parking will be available on-site for $4 per hour. Most visits are expected to last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ekexperience.com.
ABOUT THE EVEL KNIEVEL EXPERIENCE
Coming to Las Vegas this June, The Evel Knievel Experience: An Interactive Museum of America’s Original Daredevil celebrates the life, legacy and larger-than-life persona of legendary American stunt rider and entertainer Evel Knievel. The experience traces its evolution from a single iconic jumpsuit into an expansive archive of the largest collection of Evel Knievel artifacts in the world, including items from the Knievel family. First brought to life as the award-winning Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas, the attraction earned international recognition, including a prestigious THEA Award by the Themed Entertainment Association, placing it among the most notable entertainment experiences in the world. Now reimagined for a global audience, The Evel Knievel Experience in Downtown Las Vegas’ vibrant Arts District transforms the collection into an interactive destination bringing Knievel’s story to life through historic artifacts, documents, photographs, immersive experiences, a retail store and more. For more information, follow along on Instagram and Facebook or visit www.ekexperience.com.