National Museum of Roller Skating
The museum contains the largest collection of historical roller skates, dating to 1819, in the world. It also contains patents, medals, trophies, photographs, artworks, films and videotapes, costumes, library and archival materials, and roller skating memorabilia. The museum holds approximately 1,500 volumes of roller skating books and periodicals, including over 125 titles (American and foreign) in its periodical collection. The archives also includes over 8,000 photographs; personal papers of individuals prominent in roller skating from 1800 to the present; programs and archival material for local, regional, national, and international roller skating competitions; and miscellaneous articles and images related to roller skating.
Hours and Admissions
The musuem is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. The museum is closed on weekends and major holidays. Addmission to the museum is free.The museum is located at 4730 South Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
Museum Store and Gift Shop
The museum store is located in the exhibit gallery. Items for sale include tee-shirts, pens, pencils, patches, postcards, and paperweights, as well as several museum publications, including:- The Evolution of the Roller Skate: 1820-Present
- The History of Roller Skating
- Awards & Honors of the Roller Skating Association International
- The Allure of the Rink: Roller Skating at the Arena Gardens, 1935-1953
- Skate Crazy
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